contraceptive

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations

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Coined in the twentieth century from "contra-", and "conception".

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contraceptive (plural contraceptives)

1. a means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented, especially an effective one

   Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis during intercourse is not a good contraceptive.

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