Antidepressant (noun)

A medication used to treat symptoms of depression.

Origin:

Compound of anti- ("against") and depressive ("relating to depressio.n")

Examples:

1. Antidepressant medications are a popular treatment for depression.
2. Prozac is a well-known antidepressant.
3. He was prescribed an antidepressant to help him cope with his depression.
4. Antidepressant therapy can be effective in treating symptoms of depression.
5. Some people find relief from their depression with the help of an antidepressant.