antitussive

noun

an·​ti·​tus·​sive ˌan-tē-ˈtə-siv How to pronounce antitussive (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antitussive (audio)
: a cough suppressant
antitussive adjective

Examples of antitussive in a Sentence

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Robitussin cough and Vicks 44 Cough and Cold are both OTC antitussives. Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antitussive was circa 1909

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“Antitussive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antitussive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

antitussive

1 of 2 adjective
an·​ti·​tus·​sive ˌant-i-ˈtəs-iv How to pronounce antitussive (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antitussive (audio)
: tending or having the power to act as a cough suppressant
antitussive action

antitussive

2 of 2 noun
: a cough suppressant
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