noun
Uncommon
contraception
Contraception (noun) means the deliberate use of a method or device to prevent pregnancy. Example: “The clinic offers free contraception to anyone who needs it.”
noun
1
The deliberate use of a method or device to prevent pregnancy.
"The clinic offers free contraception to anyone who needs it."
"Doctors discussed different contraception options with the couple."
How to use contraception
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWays of preventing pregnancy during sex.
Common pairings
use contraception
contraception methods
access to contraception
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Word forms
- Plural
- contraceptions
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Synonyms
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contraceptive method
Rhymes for contraception
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “contraception” mean?
The word “contraception” means the deliberate use of a method or device to prevent pregnancy. In plain terms, ways of preventing pregnancy during sex.
How do you use “contraception” in a sentence?
Here is “contraception” used in a sentence: “The clinic offers free contraception to anyone who needs it.”
What part of speech is “contraception”?
“Contraception” is a noun.
Is “contraception” a common word?
“Contraception” is an uncommon word in modern English.
