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

'analeptikos' transformed into the Late Latin word 'analepticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'analeptic' and its derivative 'analeptical.'

Initially, it meant 'restorative or invigorating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to drugs that stimulate the central nervous system.'