CONTRACEPTIVE

contraceptive

Noun

  1. A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.
    Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis during intercourse is not a good 'contraceptive.''

Adjective

  1. That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.
    She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day.


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