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contraceptive vs preventative

preventative vs contraceptive

contraceptive and preventative both are nouns.

contraceptive and preventative both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contraceptive Yes Yes No No
preventative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, contraceptive and preventative are synonyms defined as:
  • contraceptive and preventative: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Other synonyms of contraceptive include birth control device, contraceptive device, preventive, prophylactic device.
contraceptive (noun) preventative (noun)
an agent or device intended to prevent conception 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
contraceptive (adjective) preventative (adjective)
capable of preventing conception or impregnation tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between contraceptive and preventative

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