birth control by the use of drugs, surgery, or devices such as a diaphragm, intrauterine device, or condom
conditioned avoidance
Noun
a conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus
contraceptive method
Noun
birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
conditioned avoidance response
Noun
a conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus
calendar method
Noun
natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)
caressing
Noun
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
cuddling
Noun
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
catnap
Noun
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
catnap
Verb
to take a short, light nap
cat sleep
Noun
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
carnal abuse
Noun
sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)
carnal abuse
Noun
any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse)
coupling
Noun
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
coupling
Noun
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
coupling
Noun
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
criminal congress
Noun
forbidden or tabu sexual intercourse between individuals
criminal conversation
Noun
extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
coitus interruptus
Noun
a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation
computing
Noun
the procedure of calculating
computing
Noun
the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
construction
Noun
drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem
construction
Noun
the act of constructing something
construction
Noun
the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
construction
Noun
a thing constructed
construction
Noun
the creation of a construct
construction
Noun
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
construction
Noun
an interpretation of a text or action
coeducation
Noun
education of men and women in the same institutions
contemplation
Noun
a long and thoughtful observation
contemplation
Noun
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
continuing education
Noun
a program of instruction designed primarily for adult students who participate part-time
course of study
Noun
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
course of study
Noun
an integrated course of academic studies
course of instruction
Noun
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
class
Noun
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
class
Noun
elegance in dress or behavior
class
Noun
people having the same social, economic, or educational status
class
Noun
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
class
Noun
(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
class
Noun
a body of students who are taught together
class
Noun
a body of students who graduate together
class
Noun
a league ranked by quality
class
Verb
to arrange or order by classes or categories
coursework
Noun
work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study
childbirth-preparation class
Noun
a course that teaches pregnant women to use breathing and concentration and exercise techniques to use during labor
catechesis
Noun
oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
catechetical instruction
Noun
teaching religious principles by questions and answers
continuous receiver watch
Noun
a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch
correspondence course
Noun
a course offered (by mail) by a correspondence school