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English adjective: contraceptive

1. contraceptive capable of preventing conception or impregnation


SamplesContraceptive devices and medications.


Synonymsantifertility, prophylactic


Similarprotective


Antonymsunprotective


English noun: contraceptive

1. contraceptive (artifact) an agent or device intended to prevent conception


Synonymsbirth 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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