Prescribed: meaning, definitions and examples
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prescribed
[ prɪˈskraɪbd ]
medical
Officially tell someone to take a medicine or follow a particular treatment, typically in written form.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He prescribed a course of antibiotics for the infection.
- The doctor prescribed bed rest for a week.
legal
Stated in a law or official document.
Synonyms
defined, specified, stipulated
Examples of usage
- The prescribed penalty for the offense is a fine.
Translations
Translations of the word "prescribed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prescrito
🇮🇳 निर्धारित
🇩🇪 vorgeschrieben
🇮🇩 diresepkan
🇺🇦 призначений
🇵🇱 przepisany
🇯🇵 処方された
🇫🇷 prescrit
🇪🇸 prescrito
🇹🇷 reçeteli
🇰🇷 처방된
🇸🇦 موصوف
🇨🇿 předepsaný
🇸🇰 predpísaný
🇨🇳 处方的
🇸🇮 predpisan
🇮🇸 fyrirskipað
🇰🇿 тағайындалған
🇬🇪 დადგენილი
🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş
🇲🇽 prescrito
Etymology
The word 'prescribed' originates from the Latin word 'praescribere', which means 'to write before'. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to the act of giving official instructions or orders. Over time, it became commonly associated with medical treatments and legal regulations.
See also: prescriber, prescription.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,080, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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