self-medicated
|self-med-i-cat-ed|
/sɛlf ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/
(self-medicate)
self-treatment
Etymology
'self-medicate' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'by oneself,' and 'medicate,' from Latin 'medicatus,' meaning 'to heal or cure.'
'self-medicate' evolved from the practice of individuals treating their own ailments without professional guidance, becoming more common with the availability of over-the-counter medications.
Initially, it meant 'to treat oneself,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using medication without professional advice.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having treated oneself with medication without professional supervision.
He was self-medicated for his anxiety, which led to complications.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 05:49