contraceptivenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌkɒn.trəˈsep.tɪv/us/ˌkɑːn.trəˈsep.tɪv/C2 any of various devices or drugs intended to prevent pregnancy:
The clinic provides a free supply of contraceptives upon request.
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Obstetrics: contraception
- cap
- coil
- coitus interruptus
- condom
- contraception
- Dutch cap
- family planning
- Femidom
- French letter
- johnny
- loop
- minipill
- morning-after pill
- prophylactic
- rhythm method
- safe sex
- spermicidal
- spermicide
- sterilization
- unprotected
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contraceptive
adjective ukus
a contraceptive device/pill