anxiogenic
|anx/i/o/gen/ic|
C1
/ˌæŋksiəˈdʒɛnɪk/
causing anxiety
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anxiogenic' originates from the Greek word 'anxios,' meaning 'troubled,' and the suffix '-genic,' meaning 'producing or causing.'
Historical Evolution
'Anxiogenic' was formed in modern English by combining 'anxio-' from 'anxiety' and '-genic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'causing anxiety,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing or tending to cause anxiety.
The medication was found to have anxiogenic effects in some patients.
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