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nootropic

[ noh-uh-trop-ik, ‐-troh-pik ]

adjective

  1. (of a drug or other substance) capable of enhancing memory, concentration, or other cognitive functions and of preventing cognitive decline:

    Each capsule contains six different nootropic substances.

noun

  1. Also called smart drug. a drug or other substance that enhances memory, concentration, or other cognitive functions:

    The effectiveness, and safety, of certain nootropics remain debatable.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of nootropic1

First recorded in 1970–75; < Greek nóo(s) “mind” + -tropic ( def )

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