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contraceptive pill vs contraceptive

contraceptive vs contraceptive pill

contraceptive pill and contraceptive both are nouns.

contraceptive pill is not an adjective while contraceptive is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contraceptive pill Yes No No No
contraceptive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, contraceptive is a hypernym of contraceptive pill; that is, contraceptive is a word with a broader meaning than contraceptive pill:
  • contraceptive pill: 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 contraceptive pill include birth control device, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device.
contraceptive pill (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
contraceptive pill (adjective) contraceptive (adjective)
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Difference between contraceptive pill and contraceptive

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