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- [proh-fuh-lak-tik, prof-uh-]
- /ˌproʊ fəˈlæk tɪk, ˌprɒf ə-/
- /ˌprɒf.ɪˈlæk.tɪk/
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- [proh-fuh-lak-tik, prof-uh-]
- /ˌproʊ fəˈlæk tɪk, ˌprɒf ə-/
Definitions of prophylactic word
- adjective prophylactic defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug. 1
- adjective prophylactic preventive or protective. 1
- noun prophylactic Medicine/Medical. a prophylactic medicine or measure. 1
- noun prophylactic a preventive. 1
- noun prophylactic a device, usually a rubber sheath, used to prevent conception or venereal infection; condom. 1
- noun prophylactic condom 1
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Origin of prophylactic
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Greek prophylaktikós of guarding, equivalent to prophylak- (base of prophylássein to guard beforehand) + -tikos -tic. See prophylaxis
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Parts of speech for Prophylactic
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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
prophylactic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
prophylactic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prophylactic
adj prophylactic
- anti-bacterial — destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
- anti-biotic — any of a large group of chemical substances, as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by various microorganisms and fungi, having the capacity in dilute solutions to inhibit the growth of or to destroy bacteria and other microorganisms, used chiefly in the treatment of infectious diseases.
- antibacterial — effective against bacteria
- antiseptic — Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria.
- bactericidal — any substance capable of killing bacteria.
noun prophylactic
- bactericide — a substance able to destroy bacteria
- barrier method — Barrier methods of contraception involve the use of condoms, diaphragms, or other devices that physically prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
- condom — A condom is a covering made of thin rubber which a man can wear on his penis as a contraceptive or as protection against disease during sexual intercourse.
- contraceptive — A contraceptive method or device is a method or a device which a woman uses to prevent herself from becoming pregnant.
- diaphragm — Your diaphragm is a muscle between your lungs and your stomach. It is used when you breathe.
adjective prophylactic
- anticipatory — An anticipatory feeling or action is one that you have or do because you are expecting something to happen soon.
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