-proof

a combining form meaning “resistant, impervious to” that specified by the initial element: burglarproof; childproof; waterproof.

Words nearby -proof

-poiesis, -poietic, -polis, -pounder, -prone, -proof, -pter, -pterous, -ptosis, -rama, -red

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British Dictionary definitions for -proof

-proof

adjective, combining form

secure against (damage by); (make) impervious towaterproof; mothproof; childproof

Word Origin for -proof

from proof (adj)

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