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verb (used with object)
1.
to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
2.
Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).
verb (used without object)
3.
to lay down rules; direct; dictate.
4.
Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used.
5.
Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to).
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Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription
Related forms
pre·scrib·a·ble, adjective
pre·scrib·er, noun
mis·pre·scribe, verb, -scribed, -scrib·ing.
non·pre·scribed, adjective
non·pre·scrib·er, noun
EXPANDo·ver·pre·scribe, verb, -scribed, -scrib·ing.
re·pre·scribe, verb (used with object), -scribed, -scrib·ing.
self-pre·scribed, adjective
un·pre·scribed, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. direct, dictate, decree.
1. direct, dictate, decree.
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prescribe pre·scribe (prĭ-skrīb')
v. pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing, pre·scribes
To give directions, either orally or in writing, for the preparation and administration of a remedy to be used in the treatment of a disease.
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