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- [kuh n-vuhl-suh nt]
- /kənˈvʌl sənt/
- /ˌantɪkənvˈʌlsənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vuhl-suh nt]
- /kənˈvʌl sənt/
Definitions of anticonvulsant word
- noun anticonvulsant any of a class of drugs used to prevent or abolish convulsions 3
- adjective anticonvulsant of or relating to this class of drugs 3
- adjective anticonvulsant able to inhibit or control convulsions or seizures 3
- noun anticonvulsant such a substance or drug 3
- noun anticonvulsant An anticonvulsant is any one of a class of drugs used to prevent or alleviate convulsions. 3
- adjective anticonvulsant An anticonvulsant drug is used to prevent or alleviate convulsions. 3
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Origin of anticonvulsant
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; convulse + -ant
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Parts of speech for Anticonvulsant
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anticonvulsant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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