Synonyms for prophylactic

Noun

1. preventive, preventative, prophylactic, remedy, curative, cure

usage: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"

2. condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic, contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device

usage: contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse

Adjective

1. contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility, protective (vs. unprotective)

usage: capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

2. cautionary, preventive, prophylactic, protective (vs. unprotective)

usage: tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze

3. preventive, preventative, prophylactic, healthful (vs. unhealthful)

usage: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"