prophylactic

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - noun

1. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
• Syn:
condom, rubber, safety, safe
• Hypernyms:
contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
2. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
- the doctor recommended several preventatives
• Syn:
preventive, preventative
• Derivationally related forms:
preventive (for: preventive)
• Hypernyms:
remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic

II - adjective

1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation
- contraceptive devices and medications
• Syn:
contraceptive, antifertility
• Similar to:
protective
2. warding off
- "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
• Syn:
cautionary
• Similar to:
protective
3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
- preventive medicine
- vaccines are prophylactic
- a prophylactic drug
• Syn:
preventive, preventative
• Similar to:
healthful
• Derivationally related forms:
prophylaxis, preventive (for: preventive)

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  preventive, preventative, cautionary, contraceptive, antifertility, condom, rubber, safety, safe