analeptic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /əˈnælɛptɪk/
KK: /əˈnælɛptɪk/
adjective
Definition
Something that helps to restore health or energy, often used in reference to a type of medication.
Example
The doctor prescribed an analeptic to help the patient recover from fatigue.
Conversation
I heard that herbal tea can be quite analeptic for boosting energy.
Really? I could use something like that, especially after a long day.
Yeah, I read it helps restore your focus and makes you feel more awake.
I should definitely try it out; I need something analeptic to get me through the week!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restorative
stimulating
invigorating
Antonyms
debilitating
detrimental
harmful
noun
Definition
A type of medication that helps to stimulate the central nervous system, often used to increase alertness or energy.
Example
The doctor prescribed an analeptic to help the patient recover from fatigue.
Conversation
I heard you tried that new energy drink yesterday.
Yeah, it’s supposed to be an analeptic for boosting focus.
Did it actually work for you?
Root Explanation
Analeptic → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up or back) and "lepsis" (from "lambanein", meaning to take or seize). The word refers to something that brings back or restores health, thus acting as a restorative or tonic.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bringing back' ('ana-') something that has been 'taken' ('lepsis') — that's why analeptic means restorative.
Visually Confused Words
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