Contraceptive

/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/

Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:27 pts13 letters
Definition of Contraceptive

noun

  1. A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

    "Putting a pig's bladder over one's penis during intercourse is not a good contraceptive."

adjective

  1. That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

    "She was careful to take her contraceptive pill at the same time every day."

Anagrams of Contraceptive

No exact anagrams found for "contraceptive". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "contraceptive" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Contraceptive"

Contraceptive is a 13-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Contraceptive" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "contraceptive" is a high-scoring word.