antiemetic
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈɛm.ɪ.tɪk/
KK: /ˌæn.tiˈɛm.ɪ.tɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that helps prevent or relieve feelings of sickness and the urge to vomit.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antiemetic to help with my nausea during the treatment.
Conversation
I heard that ginger tea can be really good for nausea.
Yeah, I've tried it before, and it's pretty effective.
I'm thinking of getting some antiemetic medication for my trip.
That's a smart idea; it's always good to be prepared!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nausea
vomiting
relief
Antonyms
nauseous
sickening
unpleasant
noun
Definition
A type of medicine that helps to prevent or reduce feelings of nausea and vomiting.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antiemetic to help with my motion sickness during the trip.
Conversation
I heard you were feeling sick yesterday, did you take anything for it?
Yeah, I took an antiemetic to help with the nausea.
I hope it worked well for you, those are usually effective.
Root Explanation
Anti-emetic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "emetikos" (from Greek "emein", meaning to vomit). The word describes a substance that works against vomiting.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'emetikos' relating to vomiting — that's why antiemetic refers to something that prevents vomiting.
Visually Confused Words
antemetic
antemetallic
anterethic