pharmaceutical
/ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pharmaceuticals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.
Adjective
Examples
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).
Sense 2
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).
Common questions
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.