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prophylactic vs preventive

preventive vs prophylactic

prophylactic and preventive both are nouns.

prophylactic and preventive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prophylactic Yes Yes No No
preventive Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, prophylactic and preventive are synonyms defined as:
  • prophylactic and preventive: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Other synonyms of prophylactic include preventative.
As nouns, preventive is a hypernym of prophylactic; that is, preventive 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
  • preventive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
As nouns, prophylactic and preventive are synonyms defined as:
  • prophylactic and preventive: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Other synonyms of prophylactic include preventative.
prophylactic (noun) preventive (noun)
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease an agent or device intended to prevent conception
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
prophylactic (adjective) preventive (adjective)
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease tending to prevent or hinder
warding off preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Difference between prophylactic and preventive

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