psychotropic

American  

[sahy-koh-troh-pik] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective

1. affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.

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noun

1. a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.

psychotropic British  

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

1. another word for psychoactive

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Etymology

Origin of psychotropic

First recorded in 1945–50; psycho- + -tropic

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How does psychotropic compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• psychotropic vs. psychoactive

Example Sentences

The next steps are often powerful psychotropic drugs—including antipsychotics, antidepressants and sleep aids—even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been studied closely.

From The Wall Street Journal

Powerful psychotropic drugs are often the next step, even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been studied closely.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another study cited about the advertising of psychotropic medications for youth was not written by the listed author, the university that employs him told AFP and Reuters.

From BBC

It also was ordered that he receive psychotropic medication.

From Los Angeles Times

It was also ordered that he receive psychotropic medication.

From Los Angeles Times

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