Transcription
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- [noo r-uh-lep-tik, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər əˈlɛp tɪk, ˌnyʊər-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noo r-uh-lep-tik, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər əˈlɛp tɪk, ˌnyʊər-/
Definitions of neuroleptic word
- noun neuroleptic (chiefly of a drug) tending to reduce nervous tension by depressing nerve functions. 1
- adjective neuroleptic capable of affecting the brain, esp by reducing the intensity of nerve function; tranquillizing 0
- noun neuroleptic a neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer, used in the treatment of psychoses 0
- adjective neuroleptic tranquilizing 0
- noun neuroleptic a tranquilizing drug 0
- adjective neuroleptic Neuroleptic drugs reduce the intensity of nerve function in the brain and have a powerful tranquilizing effect. 0
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Origin of neuroleptic
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; < French neuroleptique, equivalent to neuro- neuro- + -leptique < Greek lēptikós disposed to take, equivalent to lēp- (verbid stem of lambánein to seize) + -tikos -tic; see -lepsy
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Parts of speech for Neuroleptic
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neuroleptic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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