Psychotropic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsaɪkəˈtɹɒpɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Psychotropic is an adjective meaning (pharmacology) Affecting the mind or mental processes.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Affecting the mind or mental processes.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) A psychotropic drug or agent.
Example Sentences
“Medication can be part of a psychotropic arsenal,” he said, discussing one therapist who urged him to stop taking Xanax so he could address his anxiety directly and not mask the physical symptoms.
Word Forms
- psychotropics
Synonyms for psychotropic
Depending on context, synonyms include psychoactive, mind-altering, psychedelic, mind-blowing, hallucinogenic, mind-bending.
Antonyms for psychotropic
Common opposites include nonpsychoactive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychoactive, mind-altering, hallucinogenic, psychedelic, mind-bending, mind-blowing.
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