con·tra·cep·tive (k n tr -s p t v)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. |
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| Noun | 1. |  contraceptive - an agent or device intended to prevent conceptioncervical 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"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" |
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