sedative

(sed′ə tiv)

adjective

Origin: MFr sédatif < ML sedativus < L sedatus: see sedate

noun

a sedative medicine

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adjective

Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement.

noun

An agent or a drug having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French sedatif

Origin: , from Medieval Latin sēdātīvus

Origin: , from Latin sēdātus

Origin: , past participle of sēdāre, to calm; see sedate¹

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