word
Contraception
Kah-ntruh-SEH-pshuhn
/ˌkɑːntrʌˈsɛpʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contraception
Dictionary meaning
Birth control by the use of drugs, surgery, or devices such as a diaphragm, intrauterine device, or condom.
Examples
- The sexual health clinic gave free advice on which contraception was appropriate.
Synonyms: contraceptive method
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