Word
injectable
Phoneticsin·jectable
/ˌɪnˈdʒɛktəbəɫ/
Definition
adj. made to be given with a needle that puts medicine into your body. You use this word for drugs you cannot take as pills.
adj. formulated for administration by injection, typically with a syringe and needle. Often contrasts with oral or topical forms of the same drug.
Examples
“The nurse prepares the injectable medicine for the patient.”
“The doctor chooses an injectable antibiotic because the patient cannot swallow pills easily.”
“Although oral tablets remain more convenient for daily use, the injectable form provides faster absorption and proves essential when digestive illness prevents normal swallowing.”
Examples
simple
“The nurse prepares the injectable medicine for the patient.”
contextual
“The doctor chooses an injectable antibiotic because the patient cannot swallow pills easily.”
complex
“Although oral tablets remain more convenient for daily use, the injectable form provides faster absorption and proves essential when digestive illness prevents normal swallowing.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “injectable” in context.
Verb
01. administer injectable
“Only a trained nurse should administer the injectable.”
verb + adj
02. approve injectable
“The agency agreed to approve the injectable after successful trials.”
verb + adj
03. develop injectable
“Scientists are working to develop an injectable that lasts for months.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. long-acting injectable
“Doctors offered her a long-acting injectable instead of daily tablets.”
adj + adj
05. new injectable
“Regulators have approved a new injectable for migraine prevention.”
adj + adj
Noun
06. injectable contraceptive
“She chose an injectable contraceptive that lasts three months.”
adj + noun
07. injectable drug
“This injectable drug must be stored in a refrigerator.”
adj + noun
08. injectable treatment
“He receives an injectable treatment every four weeks.”
adj + noun
09. injectable vaccine
“The clinic is offering an injectable vaccine this winter.”
adj + noun
10. approve a new injectable drug
“Regulators approved a new injectable drug for diabetes last year.”
11. develop an injectable vaccine
“Researchers are trying to develop an injectable vaccine for malaria.”
12. prescribe an injectable contraceptive
“The clinic can prescribe an injectable contraceptive after consultation.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies, as in 'injectable drug' or 'injectable vaccine'.
Real-World Examples
“Scientists have developed a tiny, injectable device that can control nerve activity without surgery, batteries, or wires, potentially transforming treatment for chronic pain and movement disorders.” “The weekly injectable also helped people to lower A1C, a measure of diabetes, by more than either tirzepatide or the amylin compound alone.” “He was prescribed a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication but after two months, Osman successfully challenged his incapacity to make treatment decisions, and by December 2017, stopped taking medication.” “He’s now taking injectable psychotropic medication, denies hearing voices and has been calm and co-operative.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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