English Explanatory Dictionary

ibuprofen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.
verb
  1. To treat with ibuprofen; to administer ibuprofen to someone.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ibuprofen.wav /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-ibuprofen.wav

Word forms

ibuprofen ibuprofens ibuprofening ibuprofened

Etymology

From i(so)bu(tyl) + pro(pionic acid) + phen(yl).

Synonyms

Advil Nuprin Motrin

Derived words

cuprofen dexibuprofen fenoprofen ibu ibu- -profen
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