What does "contraception" mean?

The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

Contraception

Q: What is a synonym for "contraception"?

Common synonyms include: birth control, aridity, barrenness, contraceptive method, dearth, dry womb.

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Noun

1
The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity. uncountable, usually
2
birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery wordnet

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birth control aridity barrenness contraceptive method dearth dry womb

Example

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"Just because it's a "safe day" I'm not going to make out like monkeys without protection. Isn't it the duty of loving sex to take proper care of contraception?"

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