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spermatocide vs preventative

preventative vs spermatocide

spermatocide and preventative both are nouns.

spermatocide is not an adjective while preventative is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spermatocide Yes No No No
preventative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, preventative is a hypernym of spermatocide; that is, preventative is a word with a broader meaning than spermatocide:
  • spermatocide: a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
  • preventative: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
spermatocide (noun) preventative (noun)
a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa 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
spermatocide (adjective) preventative (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between spermatocide and preventative

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