Main entry: contraceptive, contraceptive device, birth control device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive
Definition: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Main entry: hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, encumbrance, preventative, preventive
Definition: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Main entry: preventative, preventive, prophylactic
Definition: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Usage: the doctor recommended several preventatives
Main entry: prophylactic, preventative, preventive
Definition: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Usage: preventive medicine; vaccines are prophylactic; a prophylactic drug
Main entry: preventative, preventive
Definition: tending to prevent or hinder