Meaning & use
analgesic
A drug or substance that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.
See it in a sentence
The doctor prescribed a mild analgesic to help with her headache.
Ibuprofen is a common over-the-counter analgesic used for minor aches and fevers.
A note on using this word
Analgesic is pronounced an-uhl-JEE-zik; it can also be used as an adjective, as in 'analgesic properties.'
Words with a similar meaning
painkiller
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