Pronunciation: /ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/

Definitions of fentanyl

noun Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is used as a pain medication and for anesthesia.

Example Sentences

A1 Fentanyl is a strong pain medication.

A2 Some people misuse fentanyl by using it without a prescription.

B1 Doctors may prescribe fentanyl patches for chronic pain management.

B2 Law enforcement is cracking down on the illegal distribution of fentanyl.

C1 The potency of fentanyl makes it a dangerous drug if not used properly.

C2 Medical professionals are trained to administer fentanyl in controlled settings to avoid overdose.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'fentanyl'.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that fentanyl is a very strong painkiller.

A2 The doctor prescribed a fentanyl patch for my back pain.

B1 The hospital is facing a fentanyl crisis due to the increase in overdoses.

B2 Law enforcement is cracking down on the illegal distribution of fentanyl.

C1 Medical professionals are trained to administer fentanyl safely in controlled settings.

C2 The pharmaceutical company is under scrutiny for their production and marketing of fentanyl products.

Examples of fentanyl in a Sentence

formal Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often used for pain management in medical settings.

informal I heard that fentanyl is a really strong painkiller.

slang Be careful with that fentanyl stuff, it's no joke.

figurative His words were like a potent dose of fentanyl, piercing through her emotions.

Grammatical Forms of fentanyl

past tense

fentanyled

plural

fentanyls

comparative

more fentanyl

superlative

most fentanyl

present tense

fentanyls

future tense

will fentanyl

perfect tense

has fentanyled

continuous tense

is fentanyl

singular

fentanyl

positive degree

fentanyl

infinitive

to fentanyl

gerund

fentanyling

participle

fentanyled

Origin and Evolution of fentanyl

First Known Use: 1960 year
Language of Origin: Chemistry
Story behind the word: The word 'fentanyl' originates from the chemical name N-phenyl-N-(1-phenethyl-4-piperidinyl) propanamide.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a synthetic opioid pain medication, the word 'fentanyl' has evolved to also refer to the illicitly produced version of the drug that has contributed to the opioid crisis.