Synonyms for contraceptive
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Prophylactic
Definitions
- adj. 1
That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.
She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day.
Related words
Example sentences
- prophylactic I was prescribed several prophylactic drugs.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contraceptive | steady | |
| prophylactic | steady | |
| antifertility | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- prophylactic4
- 13 letters
- antifertility
- 14 letters
- anticonceptive
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (prophylactic4 = 4 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- contraceptif
- Italiano
- anticoncezionale
- Español
- contraceptivo