Contraceptive

noun

/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/

Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.nounA mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

"Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis during intercourse is not a good contraceptive."

2.adjectiveThat acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

"She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day."

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