contraceptive
noun/ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪv/
Frequency rank: #11,571 most common English word
Meaning
a device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that each contraceptive method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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