B2 adjective तटस्थ

sedative

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

Describing a substance or quality that tends to calm, soothe, or induce sleep. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe drugs that reduce excitement or in general contexts to describe anything that has a quietening effect.

उदाहरण

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1

The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.

The sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.

2

The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.

The patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.

3

That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.

That long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
sedative
Verb
sedate
क्रिया विशेषण
sedatively
विशेषण
sedative
संबंधित
sedation
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.

त्वरित क्विज़

The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: sedative

उदाहरण

1

The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.

everyday

The sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.

2

The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.

formal

The patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.

3

That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.

informal

That long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.

4

Clinical trials suggest that the compound possesses significant sedative properties without being addictive.

academic

Scientific tests show the substance has strong calming characteristics without causing addiction.

5

The manager's composed response had a sedative influence on the heated boardroom debate.

business

The manager's calm reply helped to quiet and stabilize the intense argument in the meeting.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
sedative
Verb
sedate
क्रिया विशेषण
sedatively
विशेषण
sedative
संबंधित
sedation

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

sedative effect a result that makes someone feel calm or sleepy
sedative drug a medication used to reduce tension or induce sleep
sedative properties natural qualities that help in calming or relaxing
mildly sedative having a slight or gentle calming influence
sedative influence something that brings peace or quiet to a situation

सामान्य वाक्यांश

take a sedative

to consume a pill or liquid to help one relax or sleep

sedative qualities

the features of a substance that cause relaxation

highly sedative

having a very strong sleep-inducing or calming power

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

sedative vs selective

Selective means involving choosing or being picky, whereas sedative refers to calming or sleep-inducing effects.

sedative vs sedate

Sedate is an adjective describing a person who is calm and dignified, while sedative describes the power to cause that state.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

While 'sedative' is often a noun (the drug itself), as an adjective it modifies nouns like 'effect', 'quality', or 'influence'. It can be used both for clinical medicine and metaphorical situations, like a boring speech.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often confuse the adjective 'sedative' with the verb 'sedate'. You 'sedate' a patient using a 'sedative' medication that has a 'sedative' effect.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin 'sedare', which means 'to settle' or 'to calm'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Attributive use: often precedes a noun (e.g., sedative properties). Predicative use: can follow a linking verb (e.g., The tea's effect was sedative).
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many English-speaking countries, sedative medications are highly regulated and usually require a prescription due to safety concerns.

त्वरित क्विज़

The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: sedative

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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