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Nootropic (noun) means any substance claimed to boost mental performance.

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Any substance claimed to boost mental performance.

A drug that improves learning and memory, without the usual pharmacological effects of other psychotropic drugs (such as sedation or motor stimulation), and having very few side effects together with extremely low toxicity.

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Coined in 1972 by Romanian psychologist and chemist Corneliu E. Giurgea from the Ancient Greek words νόος (nóos, "mind") and τροπέω (tropéō, "to turn"). Taken at face value, it reads as noo(s) plus -tropic, literally "mind changing".

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What is the meaning of nootropic?

"nootropic" (noun) means any substance claimed to boost mental performance.

What are the different meanings of nootropic?

"nootropic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any substance claimed to boost mental performance; 2. A drug that improves learning and memory, without the usual pharmacological effects of other psychotropic drugs (such as sedation or motor stimulation), and having very few side effects together with extremely low toxicity.