'contraceptive' definitions:
Definition of 'contraceptive'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications" [syn: contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility]
noun
An agent or device intended to prevent conception [syn: contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device]
Definition of 'contraceptive'
From: GCIDE
- contraceptive \contraceptive\ n. a substance or device used to prevent conception.
- Syn: preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, prophylactic. [WordNet 1.5]
Definition of 'contraceptive'
From: GCIDE
- contraceptive \contraceptive\ adj. capable of preventing conception or impregnation; as, contraceptive devices and medications.
- Syn: prophylactic. [WordNet 1.5]
Synonyms of 'contraceptive'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aegis,
- arm guard,
- backstop,
- bag,
- birth control device,
- buffer,
- bulwark,
- bumper,
- condom,
- contraceptive foam,
- copyright,
- crash helmet,
- cushion,
- dashboard,
- diaphragm,
- dodger,
- face mask,
- fender,
- finger guard,
- foot guard,
- fuse,
- goggles,
- governor,
- guard,
- guardrail,
- hand guard,
- handrail,
- hard hat,
- helmet,
- insulation,
- interlock,
- intrauterine device,
- IUD,
- knee guard,
- knuckle guard,
- laminated glass,
- life preserver,
- lifeline,
- lightning conductor,
- lightning rod,
- mask,
- mudguard,
- nose guard,
- oral contraceptive,
- pad,
- padding,
- palladium,
- patent,
- pessary,
- pilot,
- preventive,
- prophylactic,
- protective clothing,
- protective umbrella,
- rubber,
- safeguard,
- safety,
- safety glass,
- safety plug,
- safety rail,
- safety shoes,
- safety switch,
- safety valve,
- screen,
- seat belt,
- shield,
- shin guard,
- skin,
- spermicidal jelly,
- spermicide,
- sun helmet,
- the pill,
- umbrella,
- windscreen,
- windshield