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pro·phy·lac·tic
 prophylactic
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- pronunciation:
- pro
f
laek
tihk
[or]
pra
f
laek
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
protective or preventive, esp. against disease.
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| related words: |
hygienic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that acts as a protection or preventive, esp. against disease.
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| definition 2: |
a contraceptive device for men; condom.
- similar words:
- safe
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| derivation: |
prophylactically (adv.) |
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