noun
amphetamine
am-FEHT-uh-meen
Amphetamine (noun) 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. Example: “The doctor prescribed a low dose of amphetamine to treat his ADHD.”
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A powerful stimulant drug that speeds up activity in the brain and nervous system, used medically for conditions like ADHD and also misused recreationally.
"The doctor prescribed a low dose of amphetamine to treat his ADHD."
"Amphetamine abuse can lead to serious heart problems."
How to use amphetamine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong stimulant drug, used both as medicine and, illegally, as a recreational drug.
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- amphetamines
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Etymology
A shortened blend of its full chemical name, alpha-methylphenethylamine.
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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.
