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prophylactic vs birth control device

birth control device vs prophylactic

prophylactic and birth control device both are nouns.

prophylactic is an adjective but birth control device is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prophylactic Yes Yes No No
birth control device Yes No No No
As nouns, birth control device is a hypernym of prophylactic; that is, birth control device is a word with a broader meaning than prophylactic:
  • prophylactic: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
  • birth control device: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Other hypernyms of prophylactic include contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device.
prophylactic (noun) birth control device (noun)
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse an agent or device intended to prevent conception
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
prophylactic (adjective) birth control device (adjective)
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
warding off
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Difference between prophylactic and birth control device

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