antibiotic
Translation
antibiotic
Examples
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.
Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.
Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.
Grammar Patterns
((an antibiotic)) a medicine that destroys bacteria The doctor prescribed an antibiotic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: antibacterial, antimicrobial
Etymology
From the prefix 'anti-' (against) + 'bio-' (life). It literally means 'against life', referring to its function of killing bacteria.
Memory Tips
Think 'anti-life' for harmful bacteria. This helps remember its purpose is to fight living organisms causing infection.