contraceptive
[ kon-truh-sep-tiv ]
/ ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp tɪv /
adjective
tending or serving to prevent conception or impregnation.
pertaining to contraception.
noun
a contraceptive device, drug, foam, etc.
Origin of contraceptive
First recorded in 1890–95;
contra-1 +
(con)ceptive
Words nearby contraceptive
Example sentences from the Web for contraceptive
British Dictionary definitions for contraceptive
contraceptive
/ (ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv) /
adjective
relating to or used for contraception; able or tending to prevent impregnation
noun
any device that prevents or tends to prevent conception
Medical definitions for contraceptive
contraceptive
[ kŏn′trə-sĕp′tĭv ]
adj.
Capable of preventing conception.
n.
A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception.
Scientific definitions for contraceptive
contraceptive
[ kŏn′trə-sĕp′tĭv ]
A substance or device capable of preventing pregnancy.