Performance-enhancing
(adjective)
Describing a substance or technique that improves athletic performance.
Origin:
From the late 19th century, performance-enhancing is a combination of "performance" and "enhancing" which means to make something better or more effective.
Examples:
- He was banned from the sport for using performance-enhancing drugs.
- The new technology is a performance-enhancing tool for the athletes.
- She was accused of using performance-enhancing supplements.
- The company is selling performance-enhancing products for sportsmen.
- He was found guilty of using performance-enhancing methods in the game.