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Definition of the rhythm method noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the rhythm method

noun

/ðə ˈrɪðəm meθəd/

/ðə ˈrɪðəm meθəd/

[singular]

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a method of avoiding getting pregnant that involves a woman only having sex during the time of the month when she is unlikely to get pregnant

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