English · Word Candidate

pharmaceutical

/ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pharmaceuticals

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Meaning · English

Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

Adjective

pharmaceutical industry

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “pharmaceutical” mean?

Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

Is “pharmaceutical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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