Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik]
- /ˌæn tiˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik]
- /ˌæn tiˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk/
Definitions of antidiuretic word
- adjective antidiuretic (of a hormone, treatment, etc) acting on the kidneys to control water excretion 3
- noun antidiuretic An antidiuretic is an agent that reduces the output of urine. 3
- adjective antidiuretic of or relating to a substance that suppresses the formation of urine. 1
- noun antidiuretic any such substance. 1
- noun antidiuretic An agent that prevents or counteracts diuresis. 1
- noun antidiuretic (physiology, medicine) an agent that prevents or counteracts diuresis. 0
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Origin of antidiuretic
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; anti- + diuretic
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Parts of speech for Antidiuretic
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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antidiuretic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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