Word Study
contraceptive
CIDE DICTIONARY
contraceptive, adj.
capable of preventing conception or impregnation; as, contraceptive devices and medications. [WordNet 1.5]
contraceptive, n.
a substance or device used to prevent conception. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
contraceptive, adj. & n.
--adj. preventing pregnancy.
--n. a contraceptive device or drug.
--adj. preventing pregnancy.
--n. a contraceptive device or drug.
THESAURUS
contraceptive
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