noun

methadone

MEHTH-uhd-ohn

Methadone (noun) means a synthetic painkiller similar to morphine, most commonly used to help people recover from heroin or opioid addiction. Example: “The clinic prescribes methadone to patients trying to quit heroin.”

noun

A synthetic painkiller similar to morphine, most commonly used to help people recover from heroin or opioid addiction.

"The clinic prescribes methadone to patients trying to quit heroin."

How to Use Methadone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA controlled substitute drug used in addiction treatment programmes.

Common pairings

methadone clinic methadone treatment methadone program

Word Forms

methadones plural

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Etymology

A blend name built from parts of its chemical description — roughly "dimethylamino" + "diphenyl" + "heptanone" — reflecting its molecular structure.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for methadone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “methadone” mean?

The word “methadone” means a synthetic painkiller similar to morphine, most commonly used to help people recover from heroin or opioid addiction. In plain terms, a controlled substitute drug used in addiction treatment programmes.

How do you pronounce “methadone”?

“Methadone” is pronounced MEHTH-uhd-ohn (/ˈmɛθ.əˌdoʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “methadone” in a sentence?

Here is “methadone” used in a sentence: “The clinic prescribes methadone to patients trying to quit heroin.”

What part of speech is “methadone”?

“Methadone” is a noun.

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