Definition of opiate Opiate

/owˈpiʌt/ - [owpeeut] - o•pi•ate

We found 15 definitions of opiate from 6 different sources.

What does opiate mean?

Noun Plural: opiates
opiate - a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
		narcotic a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
		codeine derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
		fentanyl, sublimaze trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug
		diacetylmorphine, heroin a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
		laudanum, tincture of opium narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
		morphia, morphine an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

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opiate (Noun)
A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
opiate (Noun)
Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.
opiate (Verb)
To treat with an opiate drug.
opiate (Adjective)
Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.
opiate (Adjective)
Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.
opiate (Adjective)
Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.

opiate (n.)
Originally, a medicine of a thicker consistence than sirup, prepared with opium.
opiate (n.)
Any medicine that contains opium, and has the quality of inducing sleep or repose; a narcotic.
opiate (n.)
Anything which induces rest or inaction; that which quiets uneasiness.
opiate (a.)
Inducing sleep; somniferous; narcotic; hence, anodyne; causing rest, dullness, or inaction; as, the opiate rod of Hermes.
opiate (v. t.)
To subject to the influence of an opiate; to put to sleep.

opiate
ō′pi-āt, n. a drug containing opium to induce sleep: that which dulls sensation, physical or mental.—adj. inducing sleep.—adj. O′piated