sedative

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛdətɪv/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: sed‧a‧tive

Noun

Singular sedative

Plural sedatives

1. (drug) A 'sedative is a drug that promotes or induces sleep.

Adjective

Positive sedative

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is sedative, it promotes or induces sleep.