'analeptic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analeptikos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'lambanein' meant 'to take.'

'analeptikos' changed from Medieval Latin word 'analepticus' and eventually became the modern English word 'analeptic.'

Initially, it meant 'restorative or invigorating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'stimulating the central nervous system or a drug that does so.'