methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (noun) means a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. Example: “Methamphetamine abuse can cause severe long-term health problems.”
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dangerous, illegal stimulant drug, often just called "meth".
Word forms
methamphetamines plural
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_____ abuse can cause severe long-term health problems.
Etymology
Formed from meth- (methyl) + amphetamine, coined in the 1940s.
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What does “methamphetamine” mean?
The word “methamphetamine” means a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. In plain terms, a dangerous, illegal stimulant drug, often just called "meth".
How do you pronounce “methamphetamine”?
“Methamphetamine” is pronounced meh-tham-FEH-tuh-meen (/ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “methamphetamine” in a sentence?
Here is “methamphetamine” used in a sentence: “Methamphetamine abuse can cause severe long-term health problems.”
What part of speech is “methamphetamine”?
“Methamphetamine” is a noun.
Where does the word “methamphetamine” come from?
The word “methamphetamine” dates back to around 1940. Formed from meth- (methyl) + amphetamine, coined in the 1940s.