C1noun formal 2K

Prescription

🇬🇧 UK /["/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/

Meaning of Prescription

an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have, and which enables you to get it from a chemist's

In simple words: A written order from a doctor for medicine.

Prescription in a sentence

• The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics to treat the infection.
• You need a prescription to buy this medication legally.
• The prescription guidelines have changed to reduce misuse.
• Due to the new prescription laws, you must have a valid document before purchasing the drug.
• In legal terms, the prescription refers to the limitation period after which claims expire.
• Her property rights were protected by prescription after decades of continuous possession.

How to use Prescription

Used in medical contexts, often in pharmacies or doctor's offices. Generally appropriate in formal conversations and writing, but less so in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

prescription + for + medication

Memory hint

Think of 'press' and 'script' — a script to press play on your health.

Related words

Collocations with Prescription

• medical
• free
• repeat
• give somebody
• write
• write out
• charges
• cost
• benefit
• by prescription
• on prescription
• without (a) prescription
• medical
• free
• repeat
• give somebody
• write
• write out
• charges
• cost
• benefit
• by prescription
• on prescription
• without (a) prescription

Synonyms for Prescription

• medication order
• Rx
• medical prescription
• doctor's order

Opposites of Prescription

• over-the-counter
• non-prescription

Common mistakes with Prescription

• Confused with 'subscription' when discussing services.
• Using 'prescription' in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice.
• Incorrectly spelling it as 'prescripton'.

Frequently asked questions about Prescription

What does Prescription mean?

A written order from a doctor for medicine.

What is the definition of Prescription?

an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have, and which enables you to get it from a chemist's

How do you use Prescription in a sentence?

The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics to treat the infection.

Can you give another example of Prescription?

You need a prescription to buy this medication legally.

What are synonyms for Prescription?

Common alternatives include medication order, Rx, medical prescription, doctor's order.

What is the opposite of Prescription?

Opposite meanings include over-the-counter, non-prescription.

What words go with Prescription?

It commonly pairs with medical, free, repeat, give somebody, write, write out, charges, cost, benefit, by prescription, on prescription, without (a) prescription, medical, free, repeat, give somebody, write, write out, charges, cost, benefit, by prescription, on prescription, without (a) prescription.

What are common mistakes when using Prescription?

Confused with 'subscription' when discussing services. Using 'prescription' in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice. Incorrectly spelling it as 'prescripton'.

How do you pronounce Prescription?

US: /["/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/, UK: /["/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Prescription formal or informal?

"Prescription" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Prescription?

Used in medical contexts, often in pharmacies or doctor's offices. Generally appropriate in formal conversations and writing, but less so in casual settings.

What CEFR level is Prescription?

"Prescription" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.