prophylactic


Meanings

  • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease;
  • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
  • capable of preventing conception or impregnation;
  • warding off; - Victor Schultze
    • "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"
  • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease;
    • "vaccines are prophylactic"
    • "a prophylactic drug"


Scrabble Score: 26

prophylactic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

prophylactic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

prophylactic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 29

prophylactic is a valid Words With Friends word