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analeptic

an·a·lep·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-l-ep-tik]
    • /ˌæn lˈɛp tɪk/
    • /ˌaneɪlˈeptɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-l-ep-tik]
    • /ˌæn lˈɛp tɪk/

Definitions of analeptic word

  • adjective analeptic (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system 3
  • noun analeptic any drug, such as doxapram, that stimulates the central nervous system 3
  • noun analeptic (formerly) a restorative remedy or drug 3
  • adjective analeptic restorative; esp., stimulating the nervous system and counteracting drowsiness or the effects of sedatives 3
  • noun analeptic an analeptic drug 3
  • noun analeptic An analeptic is any drug, such as doxapram, that stimulates the central nervous system. 3

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Origin of analeptic

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Greek analēptikós restorative, equivalent to analēp-, variant stem of analambánein to restore (ana- ana- + lambánein to take) + -tikos -tic

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Parts of speech for Analeptic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

analeptic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

analeptic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for analeptic

noun analeptic

  • stimulant — Physiology, Medicine/Medical. something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part: Adrenalin is a stimulant for the heart. Compare depressant (def 4).
  • upper — higher, as in place, position, pitch, or in a scale: the upper stories of a house; the upper register of a singer's voice.
  • crystal — A crystal is a small piece of a substance that has formed naturally into a regular symmetrical shape.
  • crank — If you call someone a crank, you think their ideas or behaviour are strange.
  • tab — ht

adj analeptic

  • soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
  • refreshing — having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.: a refreshing nap.
  • invigorating — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
  • curing — the process of preserving food
  • reassuring — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.

adjective analeptic

  • cheering — encouraging shouts from supporters, admirers etc
  • therapeutic — of or relating to the treating or curing of disease; curative.

Antonyms for analeptic

adj analeptic

  • depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
  • dispiriting — to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
  • distressing — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
  • irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.

noun analeptic

  • hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
  • discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
  • block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
  • deterrent — A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
  • depressant — able to diminish or reduce nervous or functional activity

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