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antispasmodic

spas·mod·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spaz-mod-ik]
    • /spæzˈmɒd ɪk/
    • /ˌantɪspazmˈɒdɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spaz-mod-ik]
    • /spæzˈmɒd ɪk/

Definitions of antispasmodic word

  • adjective antispasmodic preventing or arresting spasms, esp in smooth muscle 3
  • noun antispasmodic an antispasmodic drug 3
  • adjective antispasmodic relieving or preventing spasms, esp. of smooth muscle 3
  • noun antispasmodic An antispasmodic is any drug that relieves or prevents spasms, especially of smooth muscle. 3
  • adjective antispasmodic pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms. 1
  • adjective antispasmodic resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform. 1
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Origin of antispasmodic

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Medieval Latin spasmodicus < Greek spasmṓd(ēs) spasmodic (derivative of spasmós spasm; see -ode1) + Latin -icus -ic

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Parts of speech for Antispasmodic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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antispasmodic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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