contraceptive

American  

[kon-truh-sep-tiv] / ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp tɪv /

adjective

1. tending or serving to prevent conception or impregnation.

2. pertaining to contraception.

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noun

1. a contraceptive device, drug, foam, etc.

contraceptive British  

/ ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv /

adjective

1. relating to or used for contraception; able or tending to prevent impregnation

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noun

1. any device that prevents or tends to prevent conception

contraceptive Scientific  

/ kŏn′trə-sĕp′tĭv /

1. A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.

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Etymology

Origin of contraceptive

First recorded in 1890–95; contra- ¹ ( def. ) + (con)ceptive ( def. )

Example Sentences

The findings may also support the development of new contraceptive strategies, particularly nonhormonal approaches.

From Science Daily

Hormonal contraceptives may subtly reshape how partners feel about each other.

From BBC

As a result, they had to quickly prioritize which areas they could visit and offer their services and contraceptives, leaving many women without access to their services throughout the year.

From Salon

Guttmacher Institute estimates that 50 million women and girls have already been denied contraceptive care in low and middle-income countries globally.

From Salon

But young people in Beijing told AFP that taxing contraceptives will not address the root issues they say are stopping people from having children.

From Barron's

Related Words

• condom
• diaphragm
• hormone
• pill