Narcotic ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Narcotic ( noun )

1. A drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and often induces sleep or stupor.
2. Any of a group of substances, such as opium, morphine, and synthetic substitutes, that are capable of producing anaesthesia and addiction.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: via latin from greek narkōtikos, from narkoun "to benumb", from narkē "numbness".

Examples:

1. The doctor prescribed a narcotic for her chronic pain.
2. The use of narcotic drugs is strictly regulated.
3. The narcotic had a calming effect on the patient.
4. The addict needed more and more of the narcotic to achieve the same effect.
5. Narcotics trafficking is a major problem in some countries.

(As an adjective)

Narcotic ( adjective )

1. A drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and often induces sleep or stupor.
2. Any of a group of substances, such as opium, morphine, and synthetic substitutes, that are capable of producing anaesthesia and addiction.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: via latin from greek narkōtikos, from narkoun "to benumb", from narkē "numbness".

Examples:

1. The doctor prescribed a narcotic for her chronic pain.
2. The use of narcotic drugs is strictly regulated.
3. The narcotic had a calming effect on the patient.
4. The addict needed more and more of the narcotic to achieve the same effect.
5. Narcotics trafficking is a major problem in some countries.