acronarcotic
|ac-ro-nar-cot-ic|
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/ˌækrəˈnɑːrkɒtɪk/
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/ˌækrəˈnɑːkɒtɪk/
stimulating and numbing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acronarcotic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akros' meaning 'topmost' or 'extreme' and 'narkotikos' meaning 'numbing' or 'narcotic'.
Historical Evolution
'Akros' and 'narkotikos' combined in Greek to form 'akronarkotikos', which evolved into the modern English word 'acronarcotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances with extreme numbing effects, but now it includes both stimulating and narcotic effects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a substance that has both stimulating and narcotic effects.
The plant contains acronarcotic properties that can both energize and sedate.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 06:36