2 entries under this word

Sedative

Sĕd'a-tīve, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. sédatif, Sp. & It. sedativo, from Lat. sedare. See SEDATE.] Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically, allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.

Sēd'a-tīve, n.

noun

n. (Med.) A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.