birth control device
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3.2
- noun
- /bɜrθ kənˈtroʊl dɪˈvaɪs/
- Specialized
:
dispositivo anticonceptivo
- Despite the lecture's provocative topic, Dorsey's interests concerned Rock's pill and how it might affect the future of the state's restrictions on the dissemination of birth control devices and information.
- birth control device information
Examples
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During the health seminar, experts discussed the benefits of using different birth control devices.
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It is now time to insert the birth control device.
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Family planning clinics identified in the serial reported increased contacts for advice and increased demand for birth control devices such as condoms.
Academic text (1992) -
On March 2, 1965, a Massachusetts legislative panel held an open hearing on a proposal to remove the state's restrictions on the distribution of birth control devices and information.
Academic text (2010) -
With the archdiocese's permission, Dorsey presented the argument that would begin the process of repealing the state's restrictions on the distribution of birth control devices and information.
Academic text (2010) -
The female body has long been seen as something that needs to be willed into submission, whether fitting the latest fashions or being convinced a pregnancy shouldn't happen through the use of pills, diaphragms, or any other various birth control devices.
Blog text (29) -
Many couples rely on birth control devices to plan their families effectively.
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The clinic provides a variety of birth control devices, including condoms and IUDs.
Synonyms
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4.4
Something used to stop a woman from becoming pregnant, like a pill or condom
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4.1
A small T-shaped plastic or metal device placed in the womb to stop pregnancy
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4.5
A thing that stops pregnancy, for example a pill or condom
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3.9
A small device put inside the womb to prevent pregnancy
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6.8
A small cup-shaped device that fits over the cervix to prevent pregnancy
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6.4
Something people use to prevent pregnancy, like a condom or diaphragm
A thing people use to stop pregnancy
How Effective
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'birth control' denotes measures to prevent birth, and adding 'device' clearly specifies a manufactured object used for that purpose. This structure follows common noun-noun composition and has clear cross-linguistic equivalents, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Birth control device is a simple, literal name: birth means having a baby, control means to stop or limit, and device means a tool. So a birth control device is a tool used to 'prevent' 'pregnancy' today.