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contraception definition

con·tra·cep·tion (kän′trə sep′s̸hən)

noun

the intentional prevention of fertilization of an ovum, as by special devices, drugs, etc.

Etymology: contra- + (con)ception

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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contraception Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • condemn: Paul could not bring himself to overrule a recent predecessor, Pius XI, who had condemned contraception in 1931.

Adjective modifier

  • hormonal: Imagine you were looking at use of hormonal contraception.

Modifies a noun

  • pill: Emergency contraception pills can be obtained free from your local family planning clinics, sexual health clinic or your GP practice.

Preposition: during

  • treatment: Women of childbearing potential must be advised to use effective contraception during treatment.

Noun used with modifier

  • emergency: Emergency contraception pills can be obtained free from your local family planning clinics, sexual health clinic or your GP practice.

Preposition: for

  • woman: There should be free access to contraception for women of all ages.
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contraception quotes

   In any case you Papists have no right to complain! If you won't have contraception how can you control the

-Cruise

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