side effect — An additional, usually unwanted effect of a drug or medical treatment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An additional, usually unwanted effect of a drug or medical treatment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/
Example Sentences
- The diet pill promised quick weight loss, but the side effect of staying awake for three days straight wasn't in the fine print.
- Doctors must inform patients about all possible side effects before prescribing medication.
- The positive side effect of his new exercise routine was meeting his future wife at the gym.
side effect
NOUN[/ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/]
An additional, usually unwanted effect of a drug or medical treatment
An additional, usually unwanted effect of a drug or medical treatment
To protect from side effect, take the direct!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Side derives from Old English 'side' meaning 'flank' or 'lateral aspect', while effect comes from Latin 'effectus' (result, outcome). The compound developed to denote an unintended consequence occurring alongside the primary therapeutic or intended effect.
Breakdown
side (Old English: lateral position, flank) + effect (Latin effectus: result, outcome produced). The combination metaphorically positions secondary results beside the main intended effect.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The diet pill promised quick weight loss, but the side effect of staying awake for three days straight wasn't in the fine print.”
“Doctors must inform patients about all possible side effects before prescribing medication.”
“The positive side effect of his new exercise routine was meeting his future wife at the gym.”
“She loved her new shampoo until she discovered its unusual side effect: her hair turned bright purple in sunlight.”
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