slow-acting

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or acting slowly or gradually.

• noun

  A medication that takes a long time to produce its effect.

  - "The patient was given a slow-acting painkiller."
  - "The slow-acting medication took several hours to start working."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slow-acting
knowing , mowing , owing , showing

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Variants

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select , selected , selecting , selects , self-select , self-selected , self-selecting , self-selection , self-selection bias , self-selections , self-selects

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Etymology

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The term 'slow-acting' is formed by combining the words 'slow' and 'acting'. 'Slow' means moving or proceeding at a pace that is below the normal or expected rate, while 'acting' refers to performing an action or producing an effect.

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Trivia

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1. Slow-acting medications are often used in the treatment of chronic conditions, such as arthritis and depression.

2. The term 'slow-acting' can also be used figuratively to describe a person or situation that develops gradually over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. long-term medication: Slow-acting medications are often used in the context of long-term treatments, where the desired effect may take days or even weeks to become apparent.

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Culture

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In literature, slow-acting can refer to a character or plot development that unfolds gradually over time. In music, a slow-acting rhythm or melody can create a sense of tension and anticipation, building up to a climax.

How to Memorize "slow-acting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snail moving slowly across a leaf. Visualize the medication in your body taking its time to work.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slow-acting' with 'patient' or 'persistent'. Remember that it takes time for the effect to be noticeable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slowly Acting Over Time' to remember the definition.

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