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oral contraceptive vs contraceptive

contraceptive vs oral contraceptive

oral contraceptive and contraceptive both are nouns.

oral contraceptive is not an adjective while contraceptive is an adjective.

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

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