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Definition of methamphetamine

methamphetamine

/ˌmɛθ.æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/
meth · am · phet · a · mine
Plural:methamphetamines
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• noun

1

A potent, highly addictive synthetic central nervous system stimulant used medically in rare cases to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity, and widely manufactured and abused as an illicit recreational drug.

Example

"Public health initiatives have focused on expanding treatment programs for individuals struggling with methamphetamine addiction."

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• Rhymes for methamphetamine

• Nearby Words

meterstick
meth
methadone
methamphetamine
methane
methanogen
methanogenesis

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a chemical blend of methyl and amphetamine.

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