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nonpsychoactive

nonpsychoactive

7.7
Not changing how your mind works
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no psicoactivo
  • Doctors often prescribe nonpsychoactive medications to avoid unwanted mental side effects.

Examples

  • CBD is a nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis plants.

  • Unlike THC, these extracts are completely nonpsychoactive and safe for everyday use.

  • Hemp is a nonpsychoactive plant.

  • CBD oil is nonpsychoactive and safe for use.

  • Hemp oil is made from a nonpsychoactive strain of cannabis that does not alter mental state.

  • Many people choose to use nonpsychoactive products because they want the benefits of cannabis without the high.

  • The new nonpsychoactive compound is popular among those seeking relief without the mind-altering effects.

Antonyms

psychoactive
  • Specialized
6 7.4

Something that changes how you think, feel or notice things

How Psychoactive

hallucinogenic
  • NSFW
13 7.8
psychoactive
  • Specialized
6 7.4
nonpsychoactive
  • Specialized
7.7

Surface Forms

nonpsychoactive positive

Morphology

nonpsychoactive = psychoactive (transparent) = non + psycho + active

This is a straightforward negative formation meaning 'not psychoactive'.

Etymology

Nonpsychoactive breaks into non- 'not', psycho- 'mind', as in psychology, and active 'acting', so it says 'not acting on the mind'. A nonpsychoactive drug therefore does not change your thoughts or mental state.