contraceptive
noun [C] /ˌkɒn.trəˈsep.tɪv/
/ˌkɑːn-/ Definition
C2 any of various devices or drugs intended to prevent pregnancy: The clinic provides a free supply of contraceptives on request.Contraception contraceptive adjective › a contraceptive device/pillContraception
(Definition of contraceptive noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- cap noun (BIRTH CONTROL)
- coil noun (MEDICAL)
- coitus interruptus noun
- condom noun
- contraception noun
- Dutch cap noun
- family planning noun
- Femidom noun
- French letter noun
- johnny noun
- loop noun
- minipill noun
- morning-after pill noun
- prophylactic noun
- rhythm method noun
- safe sex noun
- spermicidal adjective
- spermicide noun
- sterilization noun (STOP CHILDREN)
- unprotected adjective
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