Contraceptive - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌkɑːntrəˈseptɪv|  American pronunciation of the word contraceptive
Brit.  |kɒntrəˈseptɪv|  British pronunciation of the word contraceptive

noun

- an agent or device intended to prevent conception (syn: preventative, preventive)

adjective

- capable of preventing conception or impregnation (syn: prophylactic)
contraceptive devices and medications

Extra examples

The contraceptive pill gave women freedom from the fear of pregnancy.

Word forms

noun
singular: contraceptive
plural: contraceptives
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