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nootropic

Syllabification: (no·o·trop·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌnōəˈträpik/
Definition of nootropic

adjective

  • (of a drug) used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions.

noun

  • a nootropic drug.

Origin:

1970s: from French nootrope (from Greek noos 'mind' + tropē 'turning') + -ic

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