What does psychoactive mean?
Psychoactive means (pharmacology) Affecting the mind or mental processes..
Psychoactive
/ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(pharmacology) Affecting the mind or mental processes..
Definitions by Sense
- (pharmacology) Affecting the mind or mental processes.
- (pharmacology) Any drug that affects the mind or mental processes.
Example Sentences
LSD and DMT are psychoactive drugs.
Ng blows out more smoke, thinking. "As we learned in Vietnam, high-powered weapons are so sensorily overwhelming that they are similar to psychoactive drugs.
LSD and DMT are psychoactives.
Synonyms for psychoactive
Antonyms for psychoactive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more psychoactive
- most psychoactive
- psychoactives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for psychoactive?
Common synonyms include psychotropic, psychedelic, mind-blowing, mind-altering.
What is the opposite of psychoactive?
Possible antonyms include nonpsychoactive.
How do you use psychoactive in a sentence?
LSD and DMT are psychoactive drugs.
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