psychotropic
1 synonym for psychotropic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Affecting the mind, mood, or mental processes, usually describing certain drugs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use psychotropic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
psychotropic medication
psychotropic drugs
Etymology
From psycho- + -tropic ("turning toward"), ultimately from Greek tropē ("a turning").
Full origin of psychotropic →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychotropic” mean?
The word “psychotropic” means affecting the mind, mood, or mental processes, usually describing certain drugs. In plain terms, a drug (or its effect) that changes how the mind or mood works.
How do you pronounce “psychotropic”?
“Psychotropic” is pronounced seye-kuh-TRO-pihk (/ˌsaɪkəˈtɹɒpɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychotropic” in a sentence?
Here is “psychotropic” used in a sentence: “Antidepressants are one common type of psychotropic medication.”
What part of speech is “psychotropic”?
Depending on how it is used, “psychotropic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “psychotropic” come from?
The word “psychotropic” comes from Greek. From psycho- + -tropic ("turning toward"), ultimately from Greek tropē ("a turning").
How many meanings does “psychotropic” have?
“Psychotropic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: affecting the mind, mood, or mental processes, usually describing certain drugs.
