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anovulatory drug vs contraceptive

contraceptive vs anovulatory drug

anovulatory drug and contraceptive both are nouns.

anovulatory drug is not an adjective while contraceptive is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
anovulatory drug Yes No No No
contraceptive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, contraceptive is a hypernym of anovulatory drug; that is, contraceptive is a word with a broader meaning than anovulatory drug:
  • anovulatory drug: a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
  • contraceptive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Other hypernyms of anovulatory drug include birth control device, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device.
anovulatory drug (noun) contraceptive (noun)
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception an agent or device intended to prevent conception
anovulatory drug (adjective) contraceptive (adjective)
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Difference between anovulatory drug and contraceptive

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