contraceptive
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for contraceptive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use contraceptive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Coined in the 1900s from contra- ("against") plus conceptive, echoing contraception.
Full origin of contraceptive →Frequently asked questions
What does “contraceptive” mean?
The word “contraceptive” means a device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy. In plain terms, something used to stop pregnancy from happening.
How do you pronounce “contraceptive”?
“Contraceptive” is pronounced KON-truh-sehp-tihv (/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “contraceptive” in a sentence?
Here is “contraceptive” used in a sentence: “She started taking a contraceptive pill after speaking to her doctor.”
What part of speech is “contraceptive”?
Depending on how it is used, “contraceptive” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “contraceptive” come from?
The word “contraceptive” dates back to around 1900. Coined in the 1900s from contra- ("against") plus conceptive, echoing contraception.
Is “contraceptive” a common word?
“Contraceptive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “contraceptive” have?
“Contraceptive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy.