preventative, n.
(preventatives)
(preventatives)
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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birth control device contraceptive contraceptive device preventative preventive prophylactic device
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cervical cap
coil
condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic
diaphragm, pessary, contraceptive diaphragm
intrauterine device, IUD
morning-after pill
pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, anovulatory drug, anovulant
spermicide, spermatocide
hypernym
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
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encumbrance hinderance hindrance hitch incumbrance interference preventative preventive
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remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
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preventative preventive prophylactic
sample sentences
"the doctor recommended several preventatives"
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