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contraceptive pill vs preventative

preventative vs contraceptive pill

contraceptive pill and preventative both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contraceptive pill Yes No No No
preventative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, preventative is a hypernym of contraceptive pill; that is, preventative 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
  • preventative: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Other hypernyms of contraceptive pill include birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventive, prophylactic device.
contraceptive pill (noun) preventative (noun)
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so 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 pill (adjective) preventative (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between contraceptive pill and preventative

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