contraceptive
Contraceptive (noun) means a device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy. Example: “She started taking a contraceptive pill after speaking to her doctor.”
How to use contraceptive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething used to stop pregnancy from happening.
Word forms
more contraceptive comparative, contraceptives plural, most contraceptive superlative
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She started taking a _____ pill after speaking to her doctor.
Etymology
Coined in the 1900s from contra- ("against") plus conceptive, echoing contraception.
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Rhymes for contraceptive
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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.