Amphetamine

Pronunciation: /æmˈfɛtəmiːn/

Definitions of amphetamine

noun a synthetic drug that stimulates the central nervous system, used to treat conditions such as narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Example Sentences

A1 Amphetamine is a type of stimulant drug.

A2 Some people misuse amphetamine for its stimulating effects.

B1 Doctors may prescribe amphetamine for certain medical conditions like ADHD.

B2 Long-term use of amphetamine can lead to addiction and other health problems.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of amphetamine on the brain and body.

C2 There are different forms of amphetamine, including pills, powders, and injections.

Examples of amphetamine in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed amphetamine to treat the patient's narcolepsy.

informal I heard that some people use amphetamine to stay awake during exams.

slang I can't believe he's still taking that amphetamine stuff, it's so dangerous.

figurative The project deadline was approaching fast, so they needed an amphetamine-like boost to get it done on time.

Grammatical Forms of amphetamine

• past tense: amphetamined
• plural: amphetamines
• comparative: more amphetamine
• superlative: most amphetamine
• present tense: amphetamines
• future tense: will amphetamine
• perfect tense: have amphetamined
• continuous tense: amphetamining
• singular: amphetamine
• positive degree: amphetamine
• infinitive: to amphetamine
• gerund: amphetamining
• participle: amphetamined

Origin and Evolution of amphetamine

First Known Use: 1887 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'amphetamine' is derived from the chemical name alpha-methylphenethylamine.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a chemical compound name, 'amphetamine' eventually became associated with the stimulant drug it represents.