contraception
контрацепция
Verhütung, Empfängnisverhütung, Kontrazeption
The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activityThe use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.
US/kˌɑntɹəsˈɛpʃən/
» Condoms are a form of contraception.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.
Empfängnisverhütung, Kontrazeption, Verhütung
контраце́пцияkontracépcija
More definitions
- birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Examples
7 sentencesCondoms are a form of contraception.
What methods of contraception are you using?
Which method of contraception do you recommend?
deWelche Verhütungsmethode empfehlen Sie?
I had no idea that type of contraception existed!
As in the previously mentioned case with the farmer, the mentality of contraception and family planning seems unnatural.
Translations
7 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
use of a device or procedure:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
use of a device or procedure:
Forms
plural: contraceptions| Singular | contraception |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery:contraceptive method
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable