nootropic
noun
Examples of nootropic in a Sentence
The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023
Like all nootropics, Fladrafinil does come with some risk for negative side effects.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023
Its unique blend of nootropics and caffeine provides a steady stream of energy and laser-sharp focus, without the jitters or crash commonly associated with other pre workout supplements.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2023
Designed specifically for powerlifters, this pre workout contains a strong blend of stimulants and nootropics to help boost energy, focus, and endurance.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2023
However, the focus has mostly been on daytime supplements, leaving nighttime nootropics largely unnoticed.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2023
And in general, consumers are open to reducing stress, improving cognitive function, and improving their wellbeing through plants and herbs (think: adaptogens, mushrooms, and nootropics).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Feb. 2023
For example, Noopept, a synthetic nootropic, often has almost immediate effects on cognitive ability.
—Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023
Mind Fuel Treat your brain to an all-natural holistic nootropic with Primal Harvest Primal Mind Fuel.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
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Word History
French nootrope "nootropic drug" (from Greek noo-, combining form of nóos, contracted noûs "mind, intellect"—of uncertain origin—+ French -trope "changing in the way specified," borrowed from Greek -tropos -tropous) + -ic entry 1
1976, in the meaning defined above
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“Nootropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nootropic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.
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Medical Definition
nootropic
1 of 2 adjective
nootropic
2 of 2 nouncalled also smart drug
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