Contraceptive

/ˌkɒn.trəˈsɛp.tɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device or substance used to prevent pregnancy.

The clinic offers various contraceptives, including condoms and birth control pills.

A method that prohibits conception or fertilization.

Natural contraceptives like the rhythm method are also options for some couples.

adjective

Relating to or using a method or device to prevent pregnancy.

The contraceptive methods available today provide more choices than ever before.

Designed to prevent pregnancy.

She decided to go on a contraceptive pill for better control over her reproductive health.

From the Latin 'contra-' meaning against and 'ceptus' from 'capere' meaning to take.

birth control

Various methods to prevent pregnancy.

family planning

The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births.

abortion

The termination of a pregnancy.

fertility

The ability to conceive children.

ovulation

The release of an egg from the ovary.

The pill

She takes the pill to manage her menstrual cycle.

Rubber

He always carries a rubber in case he needs it.