Meaning & Definition of Contraception in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.

  Example Sentence: The couple decided to use contraception to plan their family.

• Definition: Any action or device that prevents fertilization or implantation of a fertilized egg.

  Example Sentence: Contraception can include hormonal pills, condoms, and IUDs.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'contra-' meaning 'against' and 'conception' referring to the process of becoming pregnant.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• birth control pill: A medication taken to prevent pregnancy.
• family planning: The process of controlling the number and spacing of children.
• safe sex: Practices that reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

Translations

• Spanish: anticoncepción

• French: contraception

• German: Empfängnisverhütung

• Russian: контрацепция

Related Words

• contraceptive: A method or device serving to prevent pregnancy.

• fertility: The natural capability to produce offspring.

• planned parenthood: The ability to anticipate and plan for raising children.

Slang Meanings of contraception

• Meaning: the pill

  Example Sentence: She takes 'the pill' for contraception.

• Meaning: protection

  Example Sentence: Use 'protection' to avoid STIs and pregnancy.

• Meaning: birth control

  Example Sentence: Are you on any 'birth control' right now?