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IUD vs preventive

preventive vs IUD

IUD and preventive both are nouns.

IUD is not an adjective while preventive is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
IUD Yes No No No
preventive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, preventive is a hypernym of IUD; that is, preventive is a word with a broader meaning than IUD:
  • IUD: contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
  • preventive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Other hypernyms of IUD include birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, prophylactic device.
IUD (noun) preventive (noun)
contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
IUD (adjective) preventive (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between IUD and preventive

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