Definition

A liquid that is thought to have special healing properties or to prolong life. It can also refer to a sweetened solution used to dissolve medicine.

Example

The ancient alchemists searched for the elixir that would grant them eternal life.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new drink they call an elixir?

Yeah, I read it’s supposed to be super healthy and full of vitamins.

I wonder if it really works like they say; it sounds almost magical!

Who knows? Maybe it’s just a fancy name for a juice!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Elixir → It is derived from the Arabic word "al-iksir" (meaning the philosopher's stone or a substance believed to transform base metals into gold) and passed into Latin as "elixir". The word refers to a magical or medicinal potion that can cure ailments or prolong life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a magical potion that transforms and heals — that's what an elixir is, derived from the idea of a substance that can change things for the better.

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