Meaning Of The Word Sedative

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Sedative Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Sedative?

sedative
Something that has a sedative effect calms you or makes you sleep.
countable noun: A sedative is a medicine or drug that calms you or makes you sleep.

sedative in American English
a sedative medicine
tending to soothe or quiet
adjective: tending to calm or soothe
noun: a sedative drug or agent

sedative in British English
adjective: having a soothing or calming effect
noun: a sedative drug or agent

sedative in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: A sedative is a medicine or drug that has a calming or tranquilizing effect.

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