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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDepressant
/dɪˈprɛs.ənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
"Alcohol is a common depressant that can lead to relaxation and drowsiness." - 2
A drug that reduces the activity of the brain and central nervous system.
"Benzodiazepines are often prescribed as depressants to help manage anxiety."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'depressant' originates from the Latin word 'deprimere', meaning 'to press down'. It evolved in the late 19th century to describe substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Depressant" is said worldwide
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Dépressant
Transliteration: deh-preh-sahn
"L'alcool est un dépressant qui peut provoquer de la somnolence."
Depressivum
Transliteration: deh-preh-zi-vum
"Alkohol ist ein häufiges Depressivum, das Entspannung fördern kann."
Depressore
Transliteration: deh-preh-so-reh
"L'alcol è un depressore che può portare a una sensazione di rilassamento."
Depresor
Transliteration: deh-preh-sor
"El alcohol es un depresor que puede causar somnolencia."
Depressor
Transliteration: deh-preh-sor
"O álcool é um depressor que pode levar à sonolência."
अवसादक
Transliteration: avasādak
"शराब एक अवसादक है जो नींद लाने में मदद कर सकता है।"
抑制剂
Transliteration: yìzhìjì
"酒精是一种抑制剂，可以导致放松。"
억제제
Transliteration: eokjeje
"알코올은 이완을 유도할 수 있는 억제제입니다."
抑制剤
Transliteration: yokuseizai
"アルコールはリラックスを引き起こす抑制剤です。"
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