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Definition of mdma

mdma

/ˌɛm.diː.ɛmˈeɪ/
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mdma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A synthetic psychoactive substance (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) with both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties, known for producing feelings of euphoria, heightened sensory perception, and emotional empathy.

Example

"Clinical researchers have been investigating whether controlled doses of MDMA can assist in psychotherapy for severe post-traumatic stress disorder."

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Word Origin & Etymology

An initialism of its systematic chemical name, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, first synthesized in 1912 by the German chemist Anton Köllisch at Merck.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mdma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mdma
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