🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

처방전

Pronunciation / Transliteration: cheobangjeon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Prescription/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"의사가 나에게 항생제 처방전을 주었다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A written order from a doctor for a specific medicine or treatment.

    "The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics to treat my infection."
  2. 2

    An instruction or recommendation for a particular course of action.

    "The prescription for success in this project is teamwork and dedication."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'prescription' originates from the Latin 'praescriptio', meaning 'a writing before' or 'an order'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical context of medical practices and legal orders.

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