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Synonyms

contraceptive

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

adjective

  1. tending or serving to prevent conception or impregnation.

  2. pertaining to contraception.

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

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contraceptive Scientific  
/ kŏn′trə-sĕp′tĭv /

  1. A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.

Etymology

Origin of contraceptive

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

Example Sentences

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Medicines eligible for refill include statins for high cholesterol, blood-pressure medications and contraceptives.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.

From Salon

Despite continuing pain, she says the only advice she has been given is to take the contraceptive pill.

From BBC

Hall, a self-employed silversmith, first noticed symptoms after coming off the contraceptive pill which she said had been "masking" the pain for 10 years.

From BBC

She was given various contraceptives to ease the pain but they did not help.

From BBC

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