sedative
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ə adjective
1.
tending to calm or soothe.
2.
allaying irritability or excitement; assuaging pain; lowering functional activity.
noun
3.
a sedative drug or agent.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | having a soothing or calming effect |
| 2. | of or relating to sedation |
| —n | |
| 3. | med a sedative drug or agent |
| [C15: from Medieval Latin sēdātīvus, from Latin sēdātus assuaged; see | |
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Word Origin & History
sedative
"tending to calm or soothe," early 15c., from M.L. sedativus "calming, allaying," from pp. stem of sedare (see sedate). The noun derivative meaning "a sedative drug" is attested from 1785.
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Medical Dictionary
sedative sed·a·tive (sěd'ə-tĭv)
adj.
Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement. n.
An agent or a drug that produces a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.
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Science Dictionary
| sedative (sěd'ə-tĭv) Pronunciation Key
A drug having a calming or quieting effect, often given to reduce anxiety or to promote relaxation. |
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