Antibiotic

Pronunciation: /æntaɪˈbaɪ.ɑtɪk/

Definitions of antibiotic

noun a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor prescribed me an antibiotic for my ear infection.

A2 Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial infections.

B1 It is important to finish the full course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.

B2 Some people may have allergic reactions to certain antibiotics.

C1 Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.

C2 Doctors must carefully consider the choice of antibiotic to ensure effective treatment.

Examples of antibiotic in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the bacterial infection.

informal I have to take antibiotics for my ear infection.

slang I need to pop some antibiotics to get rid of this cold.

figurative Trust is like an antibiotic for a healthy relationship, it helps fight off doubts and insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of antibiotic

• plural: antibiotics
• comparative: more antibiotic
• superlative: most antibiotic
• present tense: antibiotic
• future tense: will antibiotic
• perfect tense: has antibiotic
• continuous tense: is antibiotic
• singular: antibiotic
• positive degree: antibiotic
• infinitive: to antibiotic
• gerund: antibioticking
• participle: antibioticked

Origin and Evolution of antibiotic

First Known Use: 1942 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'antibiotic' originated from the Greek words 'anti' meaning against, and 'bios' meaning life.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit the growth of other microorganisms, the term 'antibiotic' has evolved to refer specifically to substances used to treat bacterial infections in medicine.