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sed·a·tive
I. \ˈsedəd.iv, -ətiv\ adjective
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French sédatif, from Medieval Latin sedativus, from Latin sedatus (past participle of sedare to calm) + -ivus -ive — more at sedate
: tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically : allaying irritability, nervousness, or excitement
II. noun
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: a sedative agent; specifically : a drug that allays irritability, nervousness, or excitement |