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birth control vs contraception

contraception vs birth control

birth control and contraception both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
birth control Yes No No No
contraception Yes No No No
As nouns, contraception is a hyponym of birth control; that is, contraception is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than birth control:
  • birth control: limiting the number of children born
  • contraception: birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
birth control (noun) contraception (noun)
limiting the number of children born birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Difference between birth control and contraception

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