كيف تنطق "sedative"

word

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

SED-uh-tiv

/sˈɛdətˌɪv/

SED-uh-tiv

التعريف

A drug or substance that calms a person, reduces anxiety, and promotes sleep. As an adjective, having a calming or sleep-inducing effect.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

الإنجليزية البريطانية

/sˈɛdətˌɪv/

أمريكي

SED-uh-tiv

بريطاني

SED-uh-tiv

The doctor gave her a sedative to help her sleep.

The veterinarian used a sedative to calm the anxious dog.

This medication has a sedative effect and may cause drowsiness.

The patient was under a mild sedative during the procedure but remained conscious.