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Tranquilized: meaning, definitions and examples

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tranquilized

 

[ træŋˈkwɪl.aɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal behavior

To be tranquilized means to have been rendered calm or sedated, usually through the administration of a tranquilizer drug. This process is often used in veterinary medicine to safely handle or transport wild animals or pets that may pose a risk when agitated. When an animal is tranquilized, its ability to respond to stimuli is significantly reduced. This method ensures the safety of both the animal and the handlers, allowing for procedures such as examination or relocation without causing distress.

Synonyms

calmed, sedated, soothed

Examples of usage

  • The veterinarian tranquilized the cat for the surgery.
  • The zookeepers tranquilized the lion before transporting it.
  • Park rangers tranquilized the bear to relocate it.
  • After being tranquilized, the dog calmed down and laid still.

Translations

Translations of the word "tranquilized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tranquilizado

🇮🇳 शांत किया गया

🇩🇪 beruhigt

🇮🇩 ditenangkan

🇺🇦 заспокоєний

🇵🇱 uspokojony

🇯🇵 鎮静された

🇫🇷 tranquillisé

🇪🇸 tranquilizado

🇹🇷 sakinleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 진정된

🇸🇦 مهدأ

🇨🇿 uklidněný

🇸🇰 ukľudnený

🇨🇳 镇静的

🇸🇮 umirjen

🇮🇸 róandi

🇰🇿 тынышталған

🇬🇪 მშვიდად

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 tranquilizado

Etymology

The word 'tranquilized' is derived from the term 'tranquilize', which is rooted in the Latin word 'tranquillus', meaning 'calm' or 'still'. The prefix 'tran-' generally means 'across' or 'beyond', while 'quil' relates to being quiet or at rest. The practice of using tranquilizers became more prominent in the 20th century, especially in medical and psychiatric fields. The term has been adapted to describe the sedation of animals, particularly in conservation and veterinary contexts. As such, the evolution of the word reflects advancements in both language and medical practices, showcasing a growing understanding of behavior management in both human and animal populations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,393, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.