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contraceptive
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con·tra·cep·tive  (kntr-sptv)
adj.
Capable of preventing conception.
n.
A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.

contraceptive
Noun
a device, such as a condom, that is used to prevent pregnancy
Adjective
providing or relating to contraception: the contraceptive pill

contraceptive  (kntr-sptv)
A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.contraceptivecontraceptive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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.contraceptivecontraceptive - capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
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
Spanish contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] adj, nanticonceptivo
French contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] adjcontraceptif/ive, anticonceptionnel(le)
ncontraceptif m

German contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] contraception adjempfängnisverhütend
Italian contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] adjcontraccettivo/a

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The use of modern contraceptives increased in the first five years of emergency contraception's over-the-counter status, and among women at risk for unintended pregnancy, levels of contraceptive use and use of effective methods did not diminish.
Harvard researchers published a study in the September 2005 Archives of Neurology suggesting that women who use oral contraceptives are less likely to develop MS.
In this case, couples that have a contraceptive mentality are most likely going to use contraceptives.
 
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