psychotropic

[ sahy-koh-troh-pik ]

adjective

1. affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.

noun

1. a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.

psychotropic

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

1. another word for psychoactive

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychotropic¹

First recorded in 1945–50; psycho- + -tropic

Example Sentences

It also was ordered that he receive psychotropic medication.

From Los Angeles Times

It was also ordered that he receive psychotropic medication.

From Los Angeles Times

People have since relied on preternatural abilities that are developed through training and the use of psychotropic drugs such as spice, which can expand consciousness and extend life.

From New York Times

The phenomenon is increasing despite warnings that psychotropic drug combinations in young people have not been tested for safety or studied for their impact on the developing brain.

From New York Times

Measuring the psychotropic and other properties of a particular cultivar takes expensive DNA tests, DeAngelo explains.

From National Geographic

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