sedative
noun
- Sedative
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdətɪv/
adj
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English sedatif, from Anglo-Norman sedatif, from Medieval Latin sēdātīvus, which itself likely influenced the modern spelling.
- Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
noun
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English sedatif, from Anglo-Norman sedatif, from Medieval Latin sēdātīvus, which itself likely influenced the modern spelling.
- An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.