amphetamine
3 synonyms for amphetamine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A powerful stimulant drug that speeds up activity in the brain and nervous system, used medically for conditions like ADHD and also misused recreationally.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pep pill
Etymology
A shortened blend of its full chemical name, alpha-methylphenethylamine.
Full origin of amphetamine →Frequently asked questions
What does “amphetamine” mean?
The word “amphetamine” means a powerful stimulant drug that speeds up activity in the brain and nervous system, used medically for conditions like ADHD and also misused recreationally. In plain terms, a strong stimulant drug, used both as medicine and, illegally, as a recreational drug.
How do you pronounce “amphetamine”?
“Amphetamine” is pronounced am-FEHT-uh-meen (/æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “amphetamine” in a sentence?
Here is “amphetamine” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed a low dose of amphetamine to treat his ADHD.”
What part of speech is “amphetamine”?
“Amphetamine” is a noun.
