Definition of "contraceptive" []

• Capable of preventing conception. (adjective)
• A device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents conception. (noun)

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• "Hell, one could make the argument that using a contraceptive is the same thing and just circumvent the whole fetus/life debate."
• ""The abortion industry ... has redefined the term contraceptive to include poisons ... that cause the early human being to die."
• "Santelli, who will present new research findings next week at a meeting of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, says his study — to be published later this year — shows a downturn in contraceptive use since 2003."