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prophylactic vs contraceptive device

contraceptive device vs prophylactic

prophylactic and contraceptive device both are nouns.

prophylactic is an adjective but contraceptive device is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prophylactic Yes Yes No No
contraceptive device Yes No No No
As nouns, contraceptive device is a hypernym of prophylactic; that is, contraceptive 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
  • contraceptive device: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Other hypernyms of prophylactic include birth control device, contraceptive, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device.
prophylactic (noun) contraceptive 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) contraceptive device (adjective)
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
warding off
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Difference between prophylactic and contraceptive device

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