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trəˈsɛp noun
the deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation by any of various drugs, techniques, or devices; birth control.
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contraception (ˌkɒntrəˈsɛpʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| birth control Compare family planning the intentional prevention of conception by artificial or natural means. Artificial methods in common use include preventing the sperm from reaching the ovum (using condoms, diaphragms, etc), inhibiting ovulation (using oral contraceptive pills), preventing implantation (using intrauterine devices), killing the sperm (using spermicides), and preventing the sperm from entering the seminal fluid (by vasectomy). Natural methods include the rhythm method and coitus interruptus | |
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Contraception
is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
contraception
"birth control," coined 1886 from L. contra + (con)ception. Contraceptive (n.) first recorded 1891.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
contraception con·tra·cep·tion (kŏn'trə-sěp'shən)
n.
Intentional prevention of conception or impregnation through the use of various devices, agents, drugs, sexual practices, or surgical procedures.
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
contraception definition
Any practice that serves to prevent conception during sexual activity.
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Example sentences
Biotech companies are rapidly making advances in genetics, but contraception technology hasn't changed much in decades.
Nor is the point that parents everywhere should not have access to contraception and family planning education.
The solution is clear, all food aid should be laced with contraception.
They are more open to contraception and more likely to understand their options.
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