narcotic

Meanings

• Noun

  A substance that induces a pleasurable and altering state of the mind or body, especially one that is habit-forming and illegal.

  - "Cocaine and heroin are both dangerous narcotics."
  - "The use of narcotics can lead to addiction and serious health problems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with narcotic
arcotic , hypnotic , chronic , anesthetic

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Variants

List of all variants of narcotic that leads to same result
narcotic , narcotics , narcotically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'narke', meaning 'numbness' or 'stupor'.

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Trivia

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1. The most commonly used illegal narcotic in the world is marijuana.

2. The first recorded use of opium for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient China, around 3000 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Drug: A substance that, when ingested, inhaled, smoked, or injected, produces a physiological effect on the body.

2. Addiction: A chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.

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Culture

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Narcotics have been used throughout history for various purposes, including religious rituals, pain relief, and recreation. In modern times, they have become a major social and health issue due to their addictive nature and illegal status.

How to Memorize "narcotic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a syringe filled with a clear, viscous substance, such as heroin. Visualize the way it looks and the way it is handled.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'narcotic' with feelings of euphoria and danger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Narcotics Numbing Neurons' to remember the meaning of the word.

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