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antiemetic: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌantiɪˈmɛtɪk/US/ˌæntiɪˈmɛtɪk/

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What does “antiemetic” mean?

A medicine that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A medicine that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting.

Pertaining to or having the properties of an antiemetic substance; acting against nausea and vomiting.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant usage differences. Spelling is identical. Both regions use the term in identical medical contexts.

Connotations

Neutral, purely medical/clinical in both regions.

Frequency

Equally low-frequency in both UK and US, confined to medical/pharmaceutical contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “antiemetic” in a Sentence

[Substance] is an antiemeticThe doctor prescribed [antiemetic]to have/take [antiemetic] properties

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
potent antiemeticprescribe an antiemeticantiemetic drugantiemetic effectantiemetic medication
medium
act as an antiemeticcommon antiemeticstrong antiemeticadminister an antiemetic
weak
helpful antiemeticnew antiemeticeffective antiemeticoral antiemetic

Examples

Examples of “antiemetic” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The patient was given an antiemetic injection post-operatively.
  • Ginger has some mild antiemetic properties.

American English

  • The antiemetic medication was administered before the chemotherapy.
  • They studied the plant's antiemetic effects.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries regarding product development and marketing.

Academic

Used in medical, pharmacological, nursing, and veterinary science literature and research.

Everyday

Rare. Might be used by patients discussing prescribed medication for chemotherapy or severe morning sickness.

Technical

Standard term in clinical medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, and anaesthesiology.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “antiemetic”

Strong

nauseant antagonistemesis suppressant

Neutral

antinausea druganti-vomiting medicine

Weak

sickness pillnausea relief

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “antiemetic”

emeticnauseant

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “antiemetic”

  • Misspelling as 'anti-emetic' (hyphenated form is dated).
  • Confusing with 'antidepressant' or 'antihistamine'.
  • Using in non-medical contexts where simpler words like 'travel sickness pill' are appropriate.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It is used as both. As a noun: 'He took an antiemetic.' As an adjective: 'It has antiemetic effects.'

Some mild antiemetics (e.g., for travel sickness) are available over the counter. Stronger ones used for chemotherapy or post-surgery require a prescription.

An emetic. An emetic is a substance that induces vomiting, such as syrup of ipecac, used in certain poisoning cases.

No, it is a low-frequency, specialised medical term. The average person is more likely to say 'medicine for nausea' or 'sickness tablet'.

A medicine that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting.

Antiemetic is usually medical/formal in register.

Antiemetic: in British English it is pronounced /ˌantiɪˈmɛtɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌæntiɪˈmɛtɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “None. This is a technical term with no idiomatic usage.”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

ANTI + EMETIC. Think 'ANTI-EMesis' (against vomiting). Imagine saying 'Auntie, I'm feeling sick!' and giving her an ANTI-EMETIC.

Conceptual Metaphor

AGENT (the drug) that BLOCKS or COUNTERATTACKS an INVADING FORCE (nausea/vomiting).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
Before the long ferry crossing, the doctor recommended a strong to prevent seasickness.
Multiple Choice

In which of the following contexts is the word 'antiemetic' MOST appropriately used?

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