prescriber

pre·scribe

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-skrahyb]
- /prɪˈskraɪb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-skrahyb]
- /prɪˈskraɪb/

Definitions of prescriber word

verb with object prescriber to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. 1
verb with object prescriber Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.). 1
verb without object prescriber to lay down rules; direct; dictate. 1
verb without object prescriber Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used. 1
verb without object prescriber Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to). 1

See all 5 definitions of prescriber

Information block about the term

Origin of prescriber

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Prescriber

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prescriber

prescriber popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prescriber usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer