noncontraceptive

adjective

non·​con·​tra·​cep·​tive ˌnän-ˌkän-trə-ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce noncontraceptive (audio)
: not used for or relating to contraception
utilizing birth control for noncontraceptive purposes

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The female pill also has some noncontraceptive health benefits. Emily Anthes, Bloomberg.com, 3 Aug. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noncontraceptive was in 1934

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“Noncontraceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncontraceptive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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