Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nostrum
noun
/ˈnɒstrəm/
Definition
A medicine or remedy of questionable effectiveness, often used to refer to a popular but unverified solution to a problem.
Examples
- Many investors fell for the nostrum of guaranteed returns without risk.
- In her speech, she warned against political nostrums that offer quick fixes for complex issues.
- He dismissed the latest health nostrum as merely a fad diet.
Meaning
A nostrum is commonly perceived as an ineffective solution to a complicated issue, typically marketed as a miracle cure.
Synonyms
- Panacea
- Cure-all
- Miracle remedy
- Quack remedy
