psychotropic

adjective

psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik 

: acting on the mind

psychotropic drugs

psychotropic noun

Examples of psychotropic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hemp seeds originate from the same species of plant that produces marijuana, but hemp seeds do not have the psychotropic effects of cannabis. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

Those taking multiple medications were also more likely to be taking benzodiazepine receptor agonists (taken for anxiety or insomnia), laxatives and psychotropic medications (mainly used for depression, anxiety, psychosis and other mood disorders). —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025

Before his death in January 2024, Forsyth had refused treatment for his anemia and his psychotropic medication for months. —Jason Henry, Daily News, 5 Dec. 2025

Under a new law, Tennessee will investigate links between psychotropic drug use — including antipsychotics, antidepressants and hormone medications ― and violent behavior. —Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for psychotropic

• arthroscopic
• barotropic
• cystoscopic
• endoscopic
• gyroscopic
• hygroscopic
• isentropic
• isotopic
• isotropic
• macroscopic
• microscopic
• orthotopic

Medical Definition

psychotropic

1 of 2 adjective

psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik 

: acting on the mind

psychotropic drugs

psychotropic

2 of 2 noun

: a psychotropic substance (as a drug)