contraceptive

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kon′trə septiv)


contraceptive
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Synonyms:
preventive, controlling conception, preventing birth, preventing impregnation, prophylactic, protective Collocations, preventative, spermicidal
Sense: n.
Synonyms:
prophylactic, birth-control device, preventative, protection Collocations, condom, rubber johnny (slang), rubber Collocations (US), slang Collocations, trojan (US), pessary, spermicide, spermicidal jelly, diaphragm, coil Collocations, contraceptive injection, the Pill, morning-after pill, oral contraceptive, barrier method, rhythm method, withdrawal Collocations, birth control, IUD, intrauterine device, Dutch cap (slang)


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