Preventative
Preventative noun - An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
Prophylactic device is a synonym for preventative. In some cases you can use "Prophylactic device" instead a noun "Preventative".
Prophylactic device
Prophylactic device noun - An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
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Synonyms for Prophylactic device
Preventative is a synonym for prophylactic device. You can use "Preventative" instead a noun phrase "Prophylactic device".
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Prophylactic device and Preventative. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preventative/prophylactic_device
Preventative & Prophylactic device. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/preventative/prophylactic_device>.
Prophylactic device or Preventative. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/preventative/prophylactic_device.
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