1. contraceptive
noun. ['ˌkɑːntrəˈsɛptɪv'] an agent or device intended to prevent conception.
Synonyms
- birth control device
- preventative
- spermicide
- pill
- contraceptive pill
- oral contraceptive pill
- safety
- morning-after pill
- diaphragm
- contraceptive diaphragm
- rubber
- anovulatory drug
- cervical cap
- IUD
- oral contraceptive
- contraceptive device
- device
- intrauterine device
- preventive
- prophylactic
- safe
- anovulant
- condom
- spermatocide
- prophylactic device
- pessary
- coil
Antonyms
- good
- injured
- insecure
- dangerous
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Words that Rhyme with Oral Contraceptive
- unreceptive
- receptive
- perceptive
- deceptive
Example sentences of the word oral-contraceptive
1. Noun Phrase
There are as many reasons to take oral contraceptives as there are people who take them.
2. Noun Phrase
Although other oral contraceptives may cause weight changes, they may be better option for you.
3. Noun Phrase
It may also reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, according to the [FDA-approved prescribing information.
4. Noun Phrase
The physician may recommend an oral contraceptive** prescription to reduce PMS symptoms.
2. contraceptive
adjective. ['ˌkɑːntrəˈsɛptɪv'] capable of preventing conception or impregnation.
Synonyms
- protective
- antifertility
Antonyms
- permissive
- unhealthful
- insecurity
3. oral
adjective. ['ˈɔrəl'] using speech rather than writing.
Synonyms
- spoken
Antonyms
- inarticulate
- left-slanting
Etymology
- oralis (Latin)
- os (Latin)
4. oral
noun. ['ˈɔrəl'] an examination conducted by spoken communication.
Synonyms
- oral exam
- viva voce
- examination
- viva
- exam
- test
Antonyms
- cursive
- engrossed
- in writing
- scrivened
Etymology
- oralis (Latin)
- os (Latin)
5. oral
adjective. ['ˈɔrəl'] of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
Antonyms
- scripted
Etymology
- oralis (Latin)
- os (Latin)