Opiate: meaning, definitions and examples

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opiate

 

[ หˆษ™สŠpษชษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.

Synonyms

analgesic, narcotic, painkiller

Examples of usage

  • Opiates are commonly used as painkillers in hospitals.
  • Many people become addicted to opiates after using them for an extended period of time.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Something that dulls the senses and induces a state of calm or contentment, often to excess.

Synonyms

addiction, crutch, escape

Examples of usage

  • Social media can be an opiate for some people, providing a temporary escape from reality.
  • Shopping became her opiate, a way to cope with stress and anxiety.

Translations

Translations of the word "opiate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น opiรกceo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคซเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Opiat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ opiata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั–ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opiat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ˜ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opiacรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ opiรกceo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท afyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํŽธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃููŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opiรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opiรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธฆ็‰‡็ฑป่ฏ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opiat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณpรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะธั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ afyon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ opiรกceo

Etymology

The word 'opiate' comes from the Latin word 'opium', which is derived from the Greek word 'opion'. Opium has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Greeks. The addictive nature of opiates has been recognized throughout history, leading to regulations and control measures to prevent misuse and addiction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,729, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.