Used in a Sentence

contraceptive

How to use contraceptive in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for contraceptive.

Editorial note

Yeah, why not have two contraceptive methods in play - like a "Plan A" and a "Plan B"?

Examples12
Definitions2
Parts of speech2

Quick take

an agent or device intended to prevent conception

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of contraceptive gathered in one view.

noun

an agent or device intended to prevent conception

adjective

capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for contraceptive.

adjective

capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

Example sentences

1

Yeah, why not have two contraceptive methods in play - like a "Plan A" and a "Plan B"?

2

If people are having lots of sex but don't want kids, we might see that in booming contraceptive sales.

3

I would contraceptive usage would play a much larger part then internet porn.

4

Had we not used any contraceptive methods, I'd have about 20 children.

5

Bizarre to be giving contraceptive advice on HN, but you should really look into IUDs.

6

The only objections to contraceptive access are religious in nature, and we can safely discard those.

7

I also thought it was a joke, comparing the "contraceptive properties of the neckbeard" with the contraceptive properties of wearing Google Glass.

8

Of the various contraceptive methods we used, every one of them prevented fecundation and, therefore, not a single life was lost to them.

9

The only contraceptive that gives men power to control their reproduction is condom, which was invented long before Feminism.

10

A universal health care system that includes contraceptive coverage is nowhere near radical by worldwide standards.

11

Checking the source, it says that 18% of all the unwanted pregnancies where using a condom as contraceptive method, way different than 18% of times using a condom end with an unwanted pregnancy.

12

Should they also have values about abortion, gun control, marijuana legalization, single-payer healthcare, contraceptive funding, stem-cell research, fracking?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use contraceptive in a sentence?

Yeah, why not have two contraceptive methods in play - like a "Plan A" and a "Plan B"?

What does contraceptive mean?

an agent or device intended to prevent conception

What part of speech is contraceptive?

contraceptive is commonly used as noun, adjective.