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psychoactive

adj.
C1 Advanced UK //sˌaɪkəʊˈæktɪv// psy·choac·tive

adj. describes a substance that changes how your mind works, usually by making you feel different or more alert. You use this word for things like coffee, tea, or medicine that affect your brain.

adj. relating to or capable of affecting the mind or mental processes. Often used to describe substances that alter consciousness or perception.


SIMPLE

Caffeine is a mild psychoactive substance found in coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

The researcher studied how different psychoactive compounds affect the brain's ability to process visual information.

COMPLEX

While many plants contain psychoactive alkaloids, only a few have been cultivated for their medicinal properties rather than their recreational effects.

Synonyms
Origin

From psycho- + active.

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