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.”

noun

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

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In plain EnglishA strong stimulant drug, used both as medicine and, illegally, as a recreational drug.

Word Forms

amphetamines plural

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Etymology

A shortened blend of its full chemical name, alpha-methylphenethylamine.

Rhymes for amphetamine

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.