preventative vs contraceptive

preventative and contraceptive both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preventative	Yes	Yes	No	No
contraceptive	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, preventative and contraceptive are synonyms defined as:

preventative and contraceptive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception

Other synonyms of preventative include birth control device, contraceptive device, preventive, prophylactic device.

preventative (noun)	contraceptive (noun)
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease	an agent or device intended to prevent conception
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

preventative (adjective)	contraceptive (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder	capable of preventing conception or impregnation
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease