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English *adjective*: contraceptive
1.	contraceptive capable of preventing conception or impregnation
		Samples	Contraceptive devices and medications.
		Synonyms	antifertility, prophylactic
		Similar	protective
		Antonyms	unprotective

English *noun*: contraceptive
1.	contraceptive (artifact) an agent or device intended to prevent conception
		Synonyms	birth control device, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device
		Broader (hypernym)	device
		Narrower (hyponym)	anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, cervical cap, coil, condom, contraceptive diaphragm, contraceptive pill, diaphragm, intrauterine device, IUD, morning-after pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pessary, pill, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety, spermatocide, spermicide

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