PROPHYLACTIC — 12 letter word
prophylactic
The word prophylactic has 12 letters: P, R, O, P, H, Y, L, A, C, T, I, C. It contains 3 vowels and 9 consonants. It scores 26 points in Scrabble and 29 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease".
12 letter word "prophylactic": P R O P H Y L A C T I C — adjective
Scrabble score: 26 Words With Friends score: 29
Letter analysis of prophylactic
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| Y | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| C | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
3 vowels, 9 consonants, 10 unique letters
Definition of prophylactic
adjective
- preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Synonyms: preventative, preventive
- warding off "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples- Victor Schultze" Synonyms: cautionary
- capable of preventing conception or impregnation Synonyms: contraceptive, antifertility
noun
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse Synonyms: safety
- remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease Synonyms: preventative
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