paracetamol Meaning & Definition
/ˌpæ.ɹəˈsɛt.əm.ɒl/
What Does Paracetamol Mean?
As a noun, paracetamol means A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
Word Facts for Paracetamol
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpæ.ɹəˈsɛt.əm.ɒl/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Plural | paracetamols |
Paracetamol Definition (Noun)
- A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
Synonyms of Paracetamol
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Paracetamol synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
paracetamol (countable and uncountable, plural paracetamols)
Origin of Paracetamol
A contraction of para-acetylaminophenol.
How to Pronounce Paracetamol
You say paracetamol as /ˌpæ.ɹəˈsɛt.əm.ɒl/. It has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (sɛt).