antipsychotic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈsaɪ.kɒt.ɪk/
KK: /ˌæntiˈsaɪkɒtɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing a type of medication that helps reduce or control symptoms of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic to help manage her symptoms.
Conversation
I read an article about how antipsychotic medications can really help some people.
Yeah, I've heard they can make a huge difference for those dealing with severe mental health issues.
It's interesting how these antipsychotic drugs work to stabilize mood and reduce symptoms.
Absolutely, it’s important to understand their role in treatment.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
psychotropic
tranquilizing
calming
Antonyms
stimulating
agitating
exciting
noun
Definition
A type of medication used to treat mental health conditions like psychosis by affecting certain chemicals in the brain.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic to help manage her symptoms.
Conversation
I heard that he started taking an antipsychotic recently.
Really? I didn't know he was struggling with that.
Yeah, it seems to help him a lot with his mood swings.
Root Explanation
Antipsychotic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "psychotic" (from Greek "psyche" meaning mind and "-otic" relating to a condition). The word describes a substance that works against mental disorders or conditions related to the mind.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'psychotic' relating to the mind — this helps you remember that antipsychotic refers to something that works against mental disorders.
Visually Confused Words
psychotic