excitant
- adjective
- /ɪkˈsaɪtənt/
- Specialized
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excitante
- It is now well known that many drugs, when taken internally, may produce a transient excitant effect where the user becomes euphoric, talkative, and sometimes emotionally responsive.
Examples
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For example, it has been known through the ages that alcohol loosens the tongue during an excitant phase and that a person with enough alcohol
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Caffeine is a common excitant that can increase alertness and energy levels.
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Many athletes use energy drinks as an excitant to enhance their performance during competitions.
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The doctor explained that certain medications can act as an excitant to boost mental focus.
Synonyms
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7.9
Causes the body and mind to become more active, like coffee or some medicines
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Causing cells, organs, or the body to become more active
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A substance or signal that increases activity in nerve and muscle cells
Cause increased activity or alertness in the body
Antonyms
How Stimulating
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Excitant comes from the same Latin parts ex- 'out' and citare 'to call or move', and is like excite. So when something is excitant, it 'calls out' the body's or mind's activity and makes you more awake or active.