birth control
Definition
Noun: - The practice of preventing or reducing the likelihood of pregnancy: "Birth control" refers to the deliberate use of various methods, devices, or medications to prevent conception or childbirth.
Usage
- "Birth control" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the general concept or practice, not to a single, specific method.
- It is commonly used in public health, medical, and personal planning contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- Access to reliable birth control is essential for women's health and autonomy.
- The couple discussed their options for birth control with their doctor.
- Public funding for birth control services is a topic of political debate.
Advanced Usage
- "birth control method": This phrase specifies a particular technique (e.g., the pill, an IUD, condoms).
- She researched different birth control methods before making a decision.
- "birth control pill" (often shortened to "the pill"): A specific oral contraceptive medication.
- She has been on the birth control pill for five years.
Variants and Related Words
- Contraception (n): A more formal or clinical synonym for "birth control."
- Family planning (n): A broader term that includes birth control but also encompasses planning the timing and number of children.
- Contraceptive (n/adj): As a noun, a device or drug used for birth control (e.g., a contraceptive implant). As an adjective, describing something related to birth control (e.g., contraceptive advice).
Synonyms
- Contraception
- Family planning (in the context of preventing pregnancy)
Related Phrases
- "to practice birth control": To use methods to prevent pregnancy.
- They decided to practice birth control until they were financially stable.
- "birth control access/rights": Phrases used in socio-political discussions about the availability of contraceptive services.
- The organization advocates for universal birth control access.
Noun
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limiting the number of children born
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