Kratom

Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪtəm/

Definitions of kratom

noun a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its leaves that are used for medicinal purposes

Example Sentences

A1 Kratom is a type of plant.

A2 Many people use kratom for pain relief.

B1 Kratom is legal in some countries but banned in others.

B2 There is ongoing debate about the safety and effectiveness of kratom.

C1 Research on kratom's potential benefits and risks is still ongoing.

C2 Some individuals believe that kratom can help with opioid withdrawal symptoms.

Examples of kratom in a Sentence

formal Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its medicinal properties.

informal Have you tried kratom for pain relief?

slang I heard some people use kratom to chill out.

figurative Using kratom is like finding a natural remedy for stress.

Grammatical Forms of kratom

• past tense: used
• plural: kratoms
• comparative: more kratom
• superlative: most kratom
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: kratom
• positive degree: kratom
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of kratom

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: Thai

Story behind the word: The word 'kratom' is derived from the Thai word 'กระท่อม' (pronounced as 'kratom').

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Thailand to refer to the Mitragyna speciosa tree, from which the psychoactive substance is derived. Over time, the word 'kratom' has become more widely known in the Western world due to its increasing popularity as an herbal supplement.