sedative
/ˈsedətɪv/
sed · a · tive
ˈsed · ə · tɪv
English Definition
n./adj. drug that calms; calming
Significado en Español
sedante, calmante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuốc an thần, thuốc làm dịu
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Example Sentence
The doctor prescribed a sedative.
医生开了镇静剂。
Synonyms
calmative
tranquilizer
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sedate(calm)+ive(drug).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “sedative”?
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A
Stimulant
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B
Calmative
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C
Irritant
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D
Antagonist
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B — Calmative.
“sedative” means n./adj. drug that calms; calming
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The doctor gave the anxious patient a mild ______ to help him sleep.
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A
stimulant
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B
poison
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C
vitamin
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D
sedative
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D — sedative.
“sedative” means n./adj. drug that calms; calming
Common questions about “sedative”
What does “sedative” mean?
sedative — n./adj. drug that calms; calming. In Chinese: 镇静剂，安静的.
How do you pronounce “sedative”?
sedative is pronounced /ˈsedətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sed · a · tive.
How do you use “sedative” in a sentence?
The doctor prescribed a sedative. (医生开了镇静剂。)
What are synonyms for “sedative”?
calmative, tranquilizer — all close in meaning to sedative (n./adj. drug that calms; calming).
Is “sedative” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. sedative appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sedative”?
sedate(calm)+ive(drug).
