Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

modafinil

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables: modafinil
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stimulant often used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, having the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Certain drugs such as modafinil, used to treat narcolepsy, have been shown to improve cognition and are becoming increasingly popular with students revising for exams."
"In 2003, modafinil was approved by the United States Department of the Air Force as a ‘Go Pill’ for management of fatigue in certain aircrews."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does modafinil mean?: A stimulant often used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, having the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S

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