noun
antidepressant
noun
1
A medication prescribed to relieve or prevent the symptoms of depression.
"Her doctor started her on a low dose of antidepressants to see how she responded."
adj
1
Designed to relieve or prevent depression.
"The clinic specializes in antidepressant treatment plans tailored to each patient."
How to Use Antidepressant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medicine used to treat depression.
Word Forms
more antidepressant comparative, antidepressants plural, most antidepressant superlative
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Etymology
Built from anti- ("against") and depressant.