Dictionary Check: prophylactic
"prophylactic" is a valid word!
Scrabble
26
points
Words with Friends
29
points
Definition
adjective
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Example:
"contraceptive devices and medications"
adjective
warding off
Example:
"the swastika … a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"
adjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example:
"preventive medicine"
noun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Example:
"the doctor recommended several preventatives"
noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Advertisement