What does sedative mean?we found 2 entries for the meaning of sedative
 

Sedative \Sed"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. s['e]datif.]

Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically (Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Sedative \Sed"a*tive\, n. (Med.) A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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