contraceptive as a noun: - 1
as an adjective: - 1
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contraceptive
noun
1 contraceptive
An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
synonyms: birth control device, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device.
Dutch: anticonceptiemiddel, anticonceptivum, contraceptief, contraceptiemiddel, contraceptivum, preservatief, voorbehoedmiddel
Polish: zabezpieczenie
adjective
1 contraceptive
Capable of preventing conception or impregnation:
— Contraceptive devices and medications.
synonyms: antifertility, prophylactic.
Polish: antykoncepcyjny
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