What does -tropic mean?
-tropic means (sciences) Turning or changing..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · suffix
(sciences) Turning or changing..
psycho- (“mind”) + -tropic (“altering”) → psychotropic (“mind-altering”)
Use -tropic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
-tropic means (sciences) Turning or changing..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
psycho- (“mind”) + -tropic (“altering”) → psychotropic (“mind-altering”)
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