CONTRACEPTIVE


Meaning of CONTRACEPTIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɒntrəseptɪv ]

( contraceptives)

1.

A contraceptive method or device is a method or a device which a woman uses to prevent herself from becoming pregnant.

It was at that time she started taking the contraceptive pill.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

A contraceptive is a device or drug that prevents a woman from becoming pregnant.

...oral contraceptives...

N-COUNT

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