CONTRACEPTIVE
contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility
(adjective) capable of preventing conception or impregnation; “contraceptive devices and medications”
contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
(noun) an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
contraceptive (comparative more contraceptive, superlative most contraceptive)
That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.
Noun
contraceptive (plural contraceptives)
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.
Source: Wiktionary
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