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nonmedicinal

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not medicinal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Nonmedicinal use of the drug was a concern.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

not having a medicinal effect or not medically prescribed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he took mind-altering drugs for nonmedicinal reasons

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unmedicinal, unmedicative, unmedical

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From non- + medicinal.