Pcp

Pronunciation: /piː.siː.piː/

Definitions of PCP

noun Phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic drug also known as angel dust

Example Sentences

A1 My friend works as a PCP at the hospital.

A2 The PCP prescribed me some medication for my cold.

B1 The PCP conducted a thorough examination before making a diagnosis.

B2 The PCP recommended that I see a specialist for further treatment.

C1 As a PCP, she is responsible for coordinating the care of her patients.

C2 The PCP's expertise and experience make them a valuable asset to the medical team.

Examples of PCP in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a medication containing PCP for the patient's chronic pain.

informal I heard that some street drugs are laced with PCP, so be careful.

slang I can't believe he's still using that PCP stuff, it's so dangerous.

figurative The new software update is like PCP for my computer - it's running faster than ever before.

Grammatical Forms of PCP

• past tense: PCPed
• plural: PCPs
• comparative: more PCP
• superlative: most PCP
• present tense: PCPs
• future tense: will PCP
• perfect tense: have PCPed
• continuous tense: is PCPing
• singular: PCP
• positive degree: PCP
• infinitive: to PCP
• gerund: PCPing
• participle: PCPed

Origin and Evolution of PCP

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term PCP originally stood for phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic drug developed in the 1950s.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the abbreviation PCP has become commonly used to refer to the drug itself rather than its full chemical name.