antidotary
|an-ti-do-ta-ry|
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/ˌæn.tɪˈdoʊ.tər.i/
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/ˌæn.tɪˈdəʊ.təri/
relating to or a collection of antidotes
Etymology
'antidotary' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'antidotarius', where 'antidot-' came from Greek 'antídoton' meaning 'given against' (i.e., something given against a poison).
'antidotary' changed from the Greek word 'antídoton' to Latin 'antidotum', then to Late Latin 'antidotarius', and eventually entered Middle English as 'antidotary'.
Initially, it meant 'something given against (a poison)', but over time it evolved to mean 'a collection of antidotes' or 'relating to antidotes' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection or book of antidotes; a compendium of remedies used to counteract poisons or their effects.
The old physician consulted an antidotary to identify the proper remedy for the patient’s poisoning.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to or serving as an antidote; pertaining to antidotes.
They studied antidotary preparations used in medieval medicine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/31 02:00