Definition

Designed to stop or reduce feelings of sickness or nausea.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antinausea medication to help with her motion sickness.

Conversation

I heard that ginger tea is really good for nausea.

Yeah, it can be quite effective and it's antinausea too.

I might try that before my flight next week.

Great idea! It should help keep you feeling better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antinausea is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "nausea" (from Latin "nausea", meaning seasickness or discomfort). The word refers to something that works against nausea or discomfort.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'nausea' referring to discomfort — so antinausea means something that helps you feel better against nausea.

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