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- [proh-fuh-lak-tik, prof-uh-]
- /ˌproʊ fəˈlæk tɪk, ˌprɒf ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [proh-fuh-lak-tik, prof-uh-]
- /ˌproʊ fəˈlæk tɪk, ˌprɒf ə-/
Definitions of prophylactically word
- adjective prophylactically defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug. 1
- adjective prophylactically preventive or protective. 1
- noun prophylactically Medicine/Medical. a prophylactic medicine or measure. 1
- noun prophylactically a preventive. 1
- noun prophylactically a device, usually a rubber sheath, used to prevent conception or venereal infection; condom. 1
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Origin of prophylactically
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Greek prophylaktikós of guarding, equivalent to prophylak- (base of prophylássein to guard beforehand) + -tikos -tic. See prophylaxis
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Parts of speech for Prophylactically
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prophylactically popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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