contraceptive method cont·ra·cep·tivemethod uncommon noun 1. birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery Synonymscontraceptioncontraceptive method Related words Broader terms birth control Narrower terms oral contraceptionsurgical contraception WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.