Plural of sedative
regular plural
The plural of sedative is sedatives.
Forms of sedative
| Singular | sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sedatives |
| Countable | countable |
Sedatives in a sentence
- Michael Jackson probably died after he rapidly injected himself with a dose of the surgical anesthetic propofol on top of a large dose of sedatives he swallowed when Dr.2011 October 28, Alan Duke, “Michael Jackson gave himself fatal overdose, expert says”, in CNN, archived from the original on 29 Dec 2016
- Sedatives don't touch it; he can't rest; he can't even sleep.1939, Walton Hall Smith, Ferdinand Christian Helwig, Liquor, the Servant of Man, page 193. From the entry hophead
- Meprobamate and the other drugs in its chemical group are used as either antianxiety agents, anticonvulsants, or sedatives (sleeping pills).1979, Harold M. Silverman, Gilbert I. Simon, “Meprobamate”, in The Pill Book […] , 1st edition, New York: Bantam Books, →ISBN, page 187. From the entry meprobamate
- For the alcoholic there are numerous substitutes: a period of intense diversion and excitement, pressing need for rest, hypnotic sedatives, sleep.1939, Walton Hall Smith, Ferdinand Christian Helwig, Liquor, the Servant of Man, page 193. From the entry hophead
- Sedatives, contrary to popular lay and medical opinion, are invaluable in those who are not aided by the simpler means.1928 December 15, Frank J. Hirschboeck, “Treatment of Functional Heart Disease”, in The Journal of the American Medical Association…. From the entry nil
Meaning of sedative
- noun An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
- adjective Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing.
Questions about the plural of sedative
- What is the plural of sedative?
- The plural of sedative is sedatives.
- Is sedative countable?
- Sedative is a countable noun.
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