Synonyms: condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety
Definition: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Similar words: contraceptive, contraceptive device, birth control device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive
Definition: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms: preventative, preventive, prophylactic
Definition: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Usage: the doctor recommended several preventatives
Similar words: remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic
Definition: a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
Synonyms: prophylactic, preventative, preventive
Definition: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Usage: preventive medicine; vaccines are prophylactic; a prophylactic drug
Similar words: healthful
Definition: conducive to good health of body or mind
Usage: a healthful climate; a healthful environment; healthful nutrition; healthful sleep; Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance
Synonyms: prophylactic, cautionary
Definition: warding off
Usage: the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples- Victor Schultze
Similar words: protective
Definition: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Usage: a protective covering; the use of protective masks and equipment; protective coatings; kept the drunken sailor in protective custody; animals with protective coloring; protective tariffs
Synonyms: prophylactic, contraceptive, antifertility
Definition: capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Usage: contraceptive devices and medications
Similar words: protective
Definition: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Usage: a protective covering; the use of protective masks and equipment; protective coatings; kept the drunken sailor in protective custody; animals with protective coloring; protective tariffs