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Definition of nonpsychoactive
nonpsychoactive
/ˌnɑːn.saɪ.koʊˈæk.tɪv/
non · psy · cho · ac · tive
nonpsychoactive Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Not affecting the mind, mood, or other mental processes; lacking the chemical ability to alter human consciousness or perception.
Example
"Many patients prefer using CBD products for pain management because they offer therapeutic benefits while remaining entirely nonpsychoactive."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'psychoactive', which itself derives from the Greek 'psyche' (mind or soul) and the Latin 'activus' (active or practical).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonpsychoactive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonpsychoactive