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Adderall

A-duh-rawl

Adderall (name) means a brand name for a prescription stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Example: “The doctor prescribed Adderall to help with his concentration.”

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A brand name for a prescription stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.

"The doctor prescribed Adderall to help with his concentration."

Word Forms

Adderalls plural

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Etymology

Coined circa 1994 by pharmaceutical executive Roger Griggs, a contraction of "ADD for all".

· First attested 1994

Class of 1994 Adderall joined the language around 1994.

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Rhymes for Adderall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Adderall” mean?

The word “Adderall” means a brand name for a prescription stimulant medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.

How do you pronounce “Adderall”?

“Adderall” is pronounced A-duh-rawl (/ˈædəɹɔːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Adderall” in a sentence?

Here is “Adderall” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed Adderall to help with his concentration.”

What part of speech is “Adderall”?

“Adderall” is a name.

Where does the word “Adderall” come from?

The word “Adderall” dates back to around 1994. Coined circa 1994 by pharmaceutical executive Roger Griggs, a contraction of "ADD for all".