viagra
English meaning: Viagra
Definition
Alternative form of Viagra
Example
“The doctor prescribed viagra to treat the patient's condition.”
Another example: “Doctors warn that buying viagra online without a prescription can be dangerous.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun referring to the lowercase, generic-style use of the trademark Viagra (sildenafil), a drug for erectile dysfunction. Appears mostly in medical, pharmaceutical and (notoriously) spam contexts. Technically a brand name, so often capitalized.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
A coined trademark (Pfizer, 1998), said to blend 'vigor' with 'Niagara' (suggesting force); now used generically for sildenafil.
Synonyms
- sildenafil
Related Words
Common Collocations
- take viagra
- viagra pills
- generic viagra
- prescribe viagra
- viagra spam
- buy viagra
Word Forms
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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