Meaning of CONTRACEPTIVE

Pronunciation:			`kântru'septiv
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an agent or device intended to prevent conception [adj]  capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
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	Synonyms:		antifertility, birth control device, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic, prophylactic device, protective
	See Also:		anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, cervical cap, coil, condom, contraceptive diaphragm, contraceptive pill, device, diaphragm, intrauterine device, IUD, morning-after pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pessary, pill, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety, spermatocide, spermicide
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Prevents pregnancy.
Dream Dictionary
	Definition:		Seeing or using contraceptive in your dream, suggests that you are refusing to let your creativity emerge from beneath the surface. You are holding back some aspect of yourself. Alternatively, it means your anxieties about pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.
Thesaurus Terms
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