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opiate vs narcotic

narcotic vs opiate

opiate and narcotic both are nouns.

opiate is not an adjective while narcotic is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
opiate Yes No No No
narcotic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, narcotic is a hypernym of opiate; that is, narcotic is a word with a broader meaning than opiate:
  • 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
opiate (noun) narcotic (noun)
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
opiate (adjective) narcotic (adjective)
of or relating to or designating narcotics
inducing stupor or narcosis
inducing mental lethargy
Difference between opiate and narcotic

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