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contraceptive

[kon-truh-sep-tiv] Origin

con·tra·cep·tive

[kon-truh-sep-tiv]
adjective
1.
tending or serving to prevent conception or impregnation.
2.
pertaining to contraception.
noun
3.
a contraceptive device, drug, foam, etc.

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Origin:
1890–95; contra-1 + (con)ceptive
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contraceptive (ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv)
 
adj
1.  relating to or used for contraception; able or tending to prevent impregnation
 
n
2.  any device that prevents or tends to prevent conception

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contraceptive
1891 (n.), 1918 (adj.), from contra- + (con)ceptive (see conception).
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contraceptive con·tra·cep·tive (kŏn'trə-sěp'tĭv)
adj.
Capable of preventing conception. n.
A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.

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contraceptive   (kŏn'trə-sěp'tĭv)  Pronunciation Key 
A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.
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