codeine
noun
Simple meaning
Derivative of opium.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkoʊdaɪn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
pharmacology
Derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
pharmacology
An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
Used this way, codeine is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Related Words
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