methadone
5 synonyms for methadone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A synthetic painkiller similar to morphine, most commonly used to help people recover from heroin or opioid addiction.
Synonyms
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How to use methadone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
methadone clinic
methadone treatment
methadone program
Etymology
A blend name built from parts of its chemical description — roughly "dimethylamino" + "diphenyl" + "heptanone" — reflecting its molecular structure.
Full origin of methadone →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.
