prescription
Translation
prescription
Examples
I need to pick up my prescription.
I need to pick up my prescription.
This medicine is only available by prescription.
This medicine is only available by prescription.
Grammar Patterns
((a prescription for sth.)) a written order for a medicine The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
((by/on prescription)) available only with a doctor's order This drug is only available on prescription.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recipe, order, directive
Etymology
From Latin 'prae-' (before) + 'scribere' (to write). Literally 'something written beforehand'.
Memory Tips
Think of a doctor 'writing' (script) something for you 'before' (pre-) you can get the medicine.