noun
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
• Syn: ↑contraceptive, ↑preventive, ↑preventative, ↑contraceptive device, ↑birth control device
• Derivationally related forms: ↑preventive (for: ↑preventive)
• Hypernyms: ↑device
• Hyponyms:
↑cervical cap, ↑coil, ↑condom, ↑rubber, ↑safety, ↑safe, ↑prophylactic, ↑diaphragm, ↑pessary, ↑contraceptive diaphragm, ↑intrauterine device, ↑IUD, ↑morning-after pill, ↑pill, ↑birth control pill, ↑contraceptive pill, ↑oral contraceptive pill, ↑oral contraceptive, ↑anovulatory drug, ↑anovulant, ↑spermicide, ↑spermatocide
Useful english dictionary. 2012.