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methylphenidate

meth·yl·phen·i·date
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [meth-uh l-fen-i-deyt, -fee-ni-]
    • /ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt, -ˈfi nɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [meth-uh l-fen-i-deyt, -fee-ni-]
    • /ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt, -ˈfi nɪ-/

Definitions of methylphenidate word

  • noun methylphenidate a central nervous system stimulant, C 1 4 H 1 9 NO 2 , used in the control of hyperkinetic syndromes and narcolepsy. 1
  • noun methylphenidate (medicine) A stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 1
  • noun methylphenidate a drug that stimulates the central nervous system and is used, in the form of its hydrochloride, to treat narcolepsy as well as attention deficit disorder 0
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Origin of methylphenidate

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; methyl + phen- + -ide + -ate2

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Parts of speech for Methylphenidate

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methylphenidate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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