contraceptive (redirected from postcoital contraceptive)

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

Noun

a device, such as a condom, that is used to prevent pregnancy

Adjective

providing or relating to contraception: the contraceptive pill

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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 [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] adj, n → anticonceptivo

contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] adj → contraceptif/ive, anticonceptionnel(le)

n → contraceptif m

contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] contraception adj → empfängnisverhütend

n → Verhütungsmittel nt

contraceptive [kɔntrəˈsɛptɪv] adj → contraccettivo/a

n → contraccettivo