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(proph-y-lac-tic) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. used to prevent disease or infection.

Example Sentence

The vaccine is a prophylactic drug.

More Example Sentences

They used a prophylactic method for safety.

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prophylactic
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Rhymes

  • lactic
  • tactic

  • climactic
  • didactic
  • galactic

  • chiropractic
  • prophylactic

  • anticlimactic
  • extragalactic
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