Amphetamine-like

/æmˈfɛtəmiːn laɪk/

एम्फ़ेटामीन-जैसा; एम्फ़ेटामीन सदृश (उत्तेजक-प्रभाव वाला)

Origin & History

Formed in modern English as a hyphenated compound: amphetamine (the stimulant drug name) + like (meaning “similar to”). Amphetamine traces to chemical naming (related to alpha-methylphenethylamine), with the word popularized in the 20th century.

आधुनिक अंग्रेज़ी में यह हाइफ़नयुक्त संयुक्त शब्द है: amphetamine (उत्तेजक दवा का नाम) + like (अर्थ: “जैसा/सदृश”). ‘Amphetamine’ का स्रोत रासायनिक नामकरण है (alpha-methylphenethylamine से संबंधित), और यह शब्द 20वीं शताब्दी में व्यापक रूप से प्रचलित हुआ।

Definition

Describes a substance, medication, or effect that is similar to amphetamine—typically meaning it acts as a central nervous system stimulant (e.g., increasing alertness, energy, or heart rate), and may have similar risks such as dependence or side effects.

किसी पदार्थ, दवा या प्रभाव के लिए प्रयुक्त विशेषण जो एम्फ़ेटामीन जैसा हो—आमतौर पर इसका अर्थ केंद्रीय तंत्रिका तंत्र को उत्तेजित करने वाला (जैसे सतर्कता, ऊर्जा या हृदयगति बढ़ाना) तथा समान जोखिम (जैसे निर्भरता/लत या दुष्प्रभाव) हो सकता है।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The lab reported that the seized powder had amphetamine-like stimulant properties.
प्रयोगशाला ने बताया कि जब्त किए गए पाउडर में एम्फ़ेटामीन-जैसे उत्तेजक गुण थे।

Usage Examples

Some over-the-counter supplements are marketed with amphetamine-like effects, though the claims are often unproven.
The patient experienced amphetamine-like side effects such as insomnia and agitation.
Researchers screened compounds for amphetamine-like activity in the nervous system.
Caffeine can feel mildly amphetamine-like to people who are sensitive to stimulants.

Synonyms

Stimulant-like Amphetamine-type Amphetamine-analogous Sympathomimetic-like

Antonyms

Related Forms

Noun
Amphetamine / Stimulant / Amphetamine analog
Adjective
Amphetamine-like / Amphetamine-related / Stimulant-like

Idioms & Phrases

Amphetamine-like high
एम्फ़ेटामीन-जैसा नशा/उत्साह
Amphetamine-like stimulation
एम्फ़ेटामीन-जैसी उत्तेजना
Amphetamine-like effects
एम्फ़ेटामीन-जैसे प्रभाव