cervical cap

cer·vi·cal cap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-vi-kuh l kap]
- /ˈsɜr vɪ kəl kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-vi-kuh l kap]
- /ˈsɜr vɪ kəl kæp/

Definitions of cervical cap words

noun cervical cap a plastic or rubber, thimble-shaped contraceptive that is fitted over the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus 3
noun cervical cap a contraceptive device made of rubberlike plastic and fitted over the cervix, where it may be kept for long periods without removal. 1
noun cervical cap a small, latex or silicone, contraceptive device that fits over the cervix and stays in place either by suction, like Prentif or by surface viscosity, like Oves. 0

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Origin of cervical cap

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Cervical cap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cervical cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cervical cap usage trend in Literature

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