CONTRACEPTIVE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CONTRACEPTIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONTRACEPTIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Contraceptive

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a method or device) serving to prevent pregnancy

Short Definition:

(of method or device) serving to prevent pregnancy

Examples:
  • the contraceptive pill

Word: Contraceptive

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy

Short Definition:

device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy

Examples:
  • we'd been making love without contraceptives for months

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