alcoholic
alcoholic Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Containing or relating to alcohol, especially ethanol as the intoxicating agent in fermented or distilled beverages.
"The restaurant offers a wide selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages."
Suffering from, caused by, or relating to alcoholism.
"The clinic provides specialized counseling and medical support for alcoholic patients."
• noun
A person suffering from alcoholism or a chronic dependence on alcohol.
"As a recovering alcoholic, he attends weekly support group meetings to maintain his sobriety."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern clinical and medical contexts, person-first phrasing such as 'a person with alcohol use disorder' is often preferred over the noun 'alcoholic' to reduce social stigma.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 18th century from 'alcohol' plus the suffix '-ic'; 'alcohol' itself derives from Medieval Latin via Arabic 'al-kuhl', originally referring to fine powdered antimony used as cosmetic eyeliner before shifting in early chemistry to mean any distilled essence or spirit.