non-stimulant
|non-stim-u-lant|
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/ˌnɑnˈstɪmjələnt/
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/ˌnɒnˈstɪmjʊlənt/
not a stimulant
Etymology
'non-' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'non', where 'non' meant 'not', and 'stimulant' originates from Latin 'stimulare' (via French 'stimulant').
'non-stimulant' is a modern English compound formed from the prefix 'non-' + the noun/adjective 'stimulant'; 'stimulant' entered English from French 'stimulant', ultimately from Latin 'stimulans', the present participle of 'stimulare'.
Initially, 'stimulant' meant 'that which stimulates or excites', and 'non-stimulant' originally meant 'not stimulating'; over time the term has retained this core sense but has been more frequently used in medical and pharmacological contexts to label drugs that are alternatives to stimulants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or drug that is not a stimulant; especially a medication used as an alternative to stimulant drugs.
The patient was switched from a stimulant to a non-stimulant for ADHD management.
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Adjective 1
not stimulating; lacking stimulant properties (often used about drugs or substances that do not stimulate the central nervous system).
The physician recommended a non-stimulant treatment to avoid sleep disturbances.
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Last updated: 2025/12/17 12:06