contraceptive

Plural: contraceptives

Noun

• an agent or device intended to prevent conception
• A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

Adjective Satellite

• capable of preventing conception or impregnation
  • "contraceptive devices and medications"

Adj

• That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

Examples

• Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis before intercourse is not a good contraceptive.
• She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day.

Synonyms

antifertility, birth control device, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic, prophylactic device

Anagrams of contraceptive