prescribe
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[edit] English
[edit] Alternative spellings
- præscribe (archaic)
[edit] Etymology
From Latin praescribere < before (prae) and to write (-scribere).
[edit] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˈpɹə.skɹaɪb/ SAMPA: /"pr@.skraIb/ or IPA: /ˈpɹɪi.skɹaɪb/ SAMPA: /"pri:.skraIb//
- the latter pronunciation is used for added distinction from proscribe.
- Rhymes: -aɪb
[edit] Verb
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to prescribe (third-person singular simple present prescribes, present participle prescribing, simple past and past participle prescribed)
- To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.
- To specify as a required procedure or ritual.
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[edit] Translations
to order a drug or medical device
to specify as a required procedure or ritual
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[edit] See also
[edit] Spanish
[edit] Verb
prescribe (infinitive: prescribir)
- informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of prescribir.
- Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of prescribir.
- Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted?) present indicative form of prescribir.
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