Lsd

Pronunciation: /ɛlɛsˈdiː/

Definitions of LSD

noun a powerful hallucinogenic drug that produces profound distortions in perception and thought

Example Sentences

A1 LSD is a type of drug.

A2 Some people believe that LSD can alter perception.

B1 The effects of LSD can vary from person to person.

B2 Research has shown potential therapeutic uses for LSD.

C1 LSD is classified as a hallucinogenic substance.

C2 There are ongoing studies on the long-term effects of LSD use.

Examples of LSD in a Sentence

formal Research has shown that LSD can have profound effects on the brain.

informal I heard that some people take LSD at music festivals.

slang Let's drop some LSD and see where the night takes us.

figurative His mind was like a kaleidoscope after taking LSD.

Grammatical Forms of LSD

• past tense: LSDed
• plural: LSDs
• comparative: more LSD
• superlative: most LSD
• present tense: LSDs
• future tense: will LSD
• perfect tense: have LSDed
• continuous tense: is LSDing
• singular: LSD
• positive degree: LSD
• infinitive: to LSD
• gerund: LSDing
• participle: LSDed

Origin and Evolution of LSD

First Known Use: 1947 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'LSD' originated as an acronym for the German term Lysergsäure-diethylamid, which translates to Lysergic acid diethylamide.

Evolution of the word: The term LSD was first used in scientific literature in 1947 by its creator, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, who discovered its psychedelic properties. Over time, LSD became popularized in counterculture movements in the 1960s and has since been associated with its hallucinogenic effects.