antidepressant
Translation
antidepressant
Examples
The doctor prescribed an antidepressant.
The doctor prescribed an antidepressant.
She is on antidepressants for her condition.
She is on antidepressants for her condition.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a drug used to treat depression The doctor prescribed an antidepressant.
((on sth.)) taking a course of antidepressants She is on antidepressants for her condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mood elevator
Etymology
From the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'depressant' (something that causes depression). It means a drug that works 'against depression'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'anti-' (against) + 'depression'. It's a medication used to counteract depression.