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contraceptive (noun)

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  • contraceptive pill — noun a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception • Syn: ↑pill, ↑birth control pill, ↑oral contraceptive pill, ↑oral contraceptive, ↑anovulatory drug, ↑anovulant •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • contraceptive device — noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑contraceptive, ↑preventive, ↑preventative, ↑prophylactic device, ↑birth control device • Derivationally related forms: ↑preve …   Useful english dictionary

  • contraceptive — noun (C) a drug, object, or method used to make it possible for a woman to have sex without having a baby: You can get free contraceptives from the family planning clinic. contraceptive adjective (only before noun): a contraceptive device …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • contraceptive diaphragm — noun a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix • Syn: ↑diaphragm, ↑pessary • Hypernyms: ↑contraceptive, ↑preventive, ↑preventative,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • contraceptive — noun what type of contraceptive did you use? Syn: birth control; prophylactic, condom, birth control pill, the pill, diaphragm, the sponge, female condom, IUD, cervical cap, morning after pill, BC/BCP; trademark Plan B …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • contraceptive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) preventing conception. 2) relating to contraception. ► NOUN ▪ a device or drug used to prevent conception …   English terms dictionary

  • contraceptive method — noun birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery • Syn: ↑contraception • Hypernyms: ↑birth control, ↑birth prevention, ↑family planning • Hyponyms: ↑oral contraception …   Useful english dictionary

  • oral contraceptive — noun a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception • Syn: ↑pill, ↑birth control pill, ↑contraceptive pill, ↑oral contraceptive pill, ↑anovulatory drug, ↑anovulant •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • contraceptive — I UK [ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv] / US [ˌkɑntrəˈseptɪv] noun [countable] Word forms contraceptive : singular contraceptive plural contraceptives a drug, method, or object used for preventing a woman from becoming pregnant II UK [ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv] / US… …   English dictionary

  • contraceptive — con|tra|cep|tive1 [ ,kantrə septıv ] noun count a drug, method, or object used for preventing a woman from becoming pregnant contraceptive con|tra|cep|tive 2 [ ,kantrə septıv ] adjective only before noun designed to prevent a woman from becoming… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • contraceptive — 1. adjective /ˈkɒn.trəˌsɛp.tɪv/ That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse. She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day. 2. noun /ˈkɒn.trəˌsɛp.tɪv/ A mechanism or means by which conception as a …   Wiktionary

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