sedative — a drug or substance that makes someone calm or sleepy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a drug or substance that makes someone calm or sleepy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsedətɪv/
Korean meaning: 진정제, 수면제
Korean pronunciation: **세**더티브
Example Sentences
- My mom's lullabies work better than any sedative - I'm knocked out in seconds!
- The patient was given a sedative before the surgery to reduce anxiety.
- Chamomile tea has a natural sedative quality that promotes better sleep.
sedative
NOUN//ˈsedətɪv//
a drug or substance that makes someone calm or sleepy
Sedative calms anxious patient peacefully
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When competitive stress turns negative, try a sedative
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Origin
라틴어 'sedatus'(차분한)에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '앉다'를 의미하는 'sedere'에서 나왔습니다. 마치 흥분한 마음을 앉혀서 차분하게 만든다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My mom's lullabies work better than any sedative - I'm knocked out in seconds!”
“The patient was given a sedative before the surgery to reduce anxiety.”
“Chamomile tea has a natural sedative quality that promotes better sleep.”
“My accounting class is so boring, it should be classified as a sedative!”
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