contraceptive

== English == === Etymology === Coined in the 20th century from contra- +‎ conceptive; compare the related contraception. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ Rhymes: -ɛptɪv === Adjective === contraceptive (comparative more contraceptive, superlative most contraceptive) That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === contraceptive (plural contraceptives) A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely. ==== Descendants ==== → Catalan: contraceptiu ==== Translations ==== == French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tʁa.sɛp.tiv/ === Adjective === contraceptive feminine singular of contraceptif