noun
prophylactic
Prophylactic (noun) means a medicine taken to stop a disease from happening.
noun
1
A medicine taken to stop a disease from happening.
2
(informal) A condom.
3
Anything designed to stop something harmful from happening.
"The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud."
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Etymology
Comes from Latin prophylacticus, from Ancient Greek προφυλακτικός (prophulaktikós, “prophylactic”).
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What is the meaning of prophylactic?
"prophylactic" (noun) means a medicine taken to stop a disease from happening.
What is another word for prophylactic?
Other words for "prophylactic" include preventive, safety, preventative, condom, safe, rubber.
What are the different meanings of prophylactic?
"prophylactic" has 3 main meanings: 1. A medicine taken to stop a disease from happening; 2. (informal) A condom; 3. Anything designed to stop something harmful from happening.
