Q: What is the pair of word of Preventive Or Prophylactic?

Word: Preventive

Word: Prophylactic

Meaning: Carried out to deter expected aggression by hostile forces.

Meaning: A contraceptive device, especially a condom.

Sentence: Customs officers whose duty is to prevent smuggling are called preventive officers.

Sentence: Prophylactic measures  adoped before the onset of diseases like typhoid or malaria are gaining ground in civilized countries.

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