Pronunciation: /ɛm di ɛm eɪ/

Definitions of MDMA

noun MDMA is often used recreationally for its euphoric effects.

Example Sentences

A1 MDMA is a type of drug.

A2 Some people use MDMA at parties.

B1 MDMA is also known as ecstasy.

B2 The effects of MDMA can vary from person to person.

C1 Research has shown potential therapeutic uses for MDMA in treating PTSD.

C2 The chemical structure of MDMA is similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens.

Examples of MDMA in a Sentence

formal MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is a psychoactive drug that is commonly used for recreational purposes.

informal Have you ever tried MDMA before? It's a pretty intense experience.

slang Let's pop some MDMA and hit the club tonight!

figurative Taking MDMA can open up a whole new world of emotions and sensations.

Grammatical Forms of MDMA

plural

MDMAs

comparative

more MDMA

superlative

most MDMA

present tense

use MDMA

future tense

will use MDMA

perfect tense

have used MDMA

continuous tense

is using MDMA

singular

MDMA

positive degree

MDMA is good

infinitive

to use MDMA

gerund

using MDMA

participle

used MDMA

Origin and Evolution of MDMA

First Known Use: 1912 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The word 'MDMA' is an acronym for 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, a synthetic drug that was first synthesized by the German pharmaceutical company Merck in 1912.
Evolution of the word: The term MDMA was primarily used in scientific and medical literature to refer to the chemical compound until the late 1970s when it became popular as a recreational drug known as ecstasy or molly. The word MDMA is now commonly used to specifically refer to the drug itself in both medical and colloquial contexts.