ritalin
1 synonym for ritalin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The brand name (now often used generically) for methylphenidate, a stimulant medication prescribed to treat ADHD and, historically, narcolepsy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ritalin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prescribed Ritalin
Ritalin dosage
take Ritalin
Ritalin is technically a trademark; "methylphenidate" is the generic term used in clinical and legal contexts.
Etymology
Coined in the 1940s by the Swiss chemist Leandro Panizzon, who synthesized the drug and named it after his wife Marguerite, nicknamed "Rita."
Full origin of ritalin →Frequently asked questions
What does “ritalin” mean?
The word “ritalin” means the brand name (now often used generically) for methylphenidate, a stimulant medication prescribed to treat ADHD and, historically, narcolepsy. In plain terms, a well-known ADHD medication, chemically known as methylphenidate.
How do you use “ritalin” in a sentence?
Here is “ritalin” used in a sentence: “His doctor prescribed Ritalin to help him focus at school.”
What part of speech is “ritalin”?
“Ritalin” is a noun.
Where does the word “ritalin” come from?
The word “ritalin” dates back to around 1940. Coined in the 1940s by the Swiss chemist Leandro Panizzon, who synthesized the drug and named it after his wife Marguerite, nicknamed "Rita.".
