contraceptive (redirected from Contraceptives)

con·tra·cep·tive  (kntr-sptv)

adj.

Capable of preventing conception.

n.

A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.

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contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]

adj

(Sociology) relating to or used for contraception; able or tending to prevent impregnation

n

(Medicine) any device that prevents or tends to prevent conception

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contraceptive  (kntr-sptv)

A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	contraceptive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception birth control device, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive 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 contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb condom, prophylactic, safe, rubber, safety - contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" contraceptive diaphragm, pessary, diaphragm - 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 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 contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception spermatocide, spermicide - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
Adj.	1.	contraceptive - capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications" antifertility, prophylactic protective - intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"

Translations

contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv]

A. ADJ → anticonceptivo

B. N → anticonceptivo m, contraceptivo m

C. CPD contraceptive pill N → píldora f anticonceptiva

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contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]

adj [method, device] → contraceptif/ive, anticonceptionnel(le)

n → contraceptif m

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contraceptive

n → empfängnisverhütendes Mittel; (= sheath) → Verhütungsmittel nt, → Präventivmittel nt (form)

adj → empfängnisverhütend; pill → Antibaby-; advice → über Empfängnisverhütung

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contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]

1. adj → contraccettivo/a, anticoncezionale

2. n → contraccettivo, anticoncezionale m

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contraceptive [ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv]

1. adj → contraccettivo/a, anticoncezionale

2. n → contraccettivo, anticoncezionale m

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contraceptive → مواد مانعة للحمل antikoncepční prostředek prævention Verhütungsmittel αντισυλληπτικό anticonceptivo ehkäisyväline contraceptif kontraceptivno sredstvo contraccettivo 避妊具 피임약 anticonceptiemiddel prevensjonsmiddel środek antykoncepcyjny anticoncepcional, contraceptivo textпротивозачаточное средство preventivmedel ยาหรือสิ่งที่ใช้คุมกำเหนิด doğum kontrol hapı dụng cụ tránh thai 避孕品