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Definition of amphetamine

amphetamine

/æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/
am · phet · a · mine
Plural:amphetamines
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• noun

1

A synthetic, addictive, mood-altering drug used legally as a prescription stimulant to treat conditions such as narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and illegally as a recreational stimulant.

Example

"The physician prescribed a low dose of an amphetamine to help the patient manage severe daytime sleepiness."

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• Rhymes for amphetamine

• Nearby Words

amped
ampere
ampersand
amphetamine
amphibian
amphibious
amphibiously

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an acronymic blend of its full chemical name, alpha-methylphenethylamine.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amphetamine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amphetamine
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