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rhythm method

rhythm meth·od
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rith -uh m meth-uh d]
    • /ˈrɪð əm ˈmɛθ əd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rith -uh m meth-uh d]
    • /ˈrɪð əm ˈmɛθ əd/

Definitions of rhythm method words

  • noun rhythm method a method of birth control in which the couple abstain from sexual intercourse during the period when ovulation is most likely to occur. 1
  • noun rhythm method avoiding sex at fertile time 1
  • singular noun rhythm method The rhythm method is a practice in which a couple try to prevent pregnancy by having sex only at times when the woman is not likely to become pregnant. 0
  • noun rhythm method a method of controlling conception without the aid of a contraceptive device, by restricting sexual intercourse to those days in a woman's menstrual cycle on which conception is considered least likely to occur 0
  • noun rhythm method a method of seeking birth control by abstaining from sexual intercourse during the woman's probable monthly ovulation period 0
See all 5 definitions of rhythm method

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Origin of rhythm method

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Rhythm method

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Rhythm method

rhythm method popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

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Synonyms for rhythm method

noun rhythm method

  • barrier method — Barrier methods of contraception involve the use of condoms, diaphragms, or other devices that physically prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
  • birth control — Birth control means planning whether to have children, and using contraception to prevent having them when they are not wanted.
  • contraception — Contraception refers to methods of preventing pregnancy.
  • contraceptive — A contraceptive method or device is a method or a device which a woman uses to prevent herself from becoming pregnant.
  • diaphragm — Your diaphragm is a muscle between your lungs and your stomach. It is used when you breathe.
All 7 Synonyms of rhythm method

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