Definition of contraceptive Contraceptive
/kɑˌntɹʌsɛˈptɪv/ - [kantruseptiv] - con•tra•cep•tive
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NounPlural: contraceptives |
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| contraceptive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception | ||
| preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device | ||
| device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen" | ||
| cervical cap a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa | ||
| coil a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope" | ||
| condom, prophylactic, safe, rubber, safety contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse | ||
| contraceptive diaphragm, pessary, diaphragm a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" | ||
| intrauterine device, iud contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus | ||
| morning-after pill a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest | ||
| anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pill a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet | ||
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| contraceptive - capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications" | ||
| prophylactic, antifertility | ||
| protective (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful; "protective of his reputation" | ||
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- contraceptive (Noun)
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely. - contraceptive (Adjective)
That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse .
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contraceptive
Means, practice or agent that prevents women to get pregnant. -
contraceptive
Preventing conception and pregnancy.
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🔤- contraceptive, noun, singular of contraceptives.
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