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- [an-tee-hahy-per-ten-siv, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˌhaɪ pərˈtɛn sɪv, ˌæn taɪ-/
- /ˌantɪhˌaɪpətˈensɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-hahy-per-ten-siv, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˌhaɪ pərˈtɛn sɪv, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antihypertensive word
- adjective antihypertensive able to inhibit or control hypertension 3
- noun antihypertensive an antihypertensive substance or drug 3
- noun antihypertensive An antihypertensive is any that reduces high blood pressure. 3
- adjective antihypertensive acting to reduce hypertension: an antihypertensive drug, diet, or regimen. 1
- noun antihypertensive a drug, as a diuretic, used to treat hypertension. 1
- noun antihypertensive An agent that prevents or counteracts hypertension. 1
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Origin of antihypertensive
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; anti- + hypertensive
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Parts of speech for Antihypertensive
noun
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adverb
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preposition
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antihypertensive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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