Pronunciation: [nˈɑːkətˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "narcotize" is derived from its root word "narcotic". The word is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s" because of the "ize" suffix, which indicates the creation of a verb from a noun. The pronunciation of the word is [nahr-kuh-tahyz], where the stress falls on the second syllable "ko". This means to administer a narcotic drug to someone in order to put them to sleep or produce a state of unconsciousness.
Narcotize is a verb that refers to the act of deliberately administering a drug or substance to induce a state of lethargy, drowsiness, or unconsciousness in a person or organism. The term is derived from the word narcotic, which is a substance that depresses the central nervous system and produces analgesia or a state of sedation.
When one narcotizes someone, they are essentially causing the person to become sedated or stupefied by the effects of the drug. This act is often employed for medical purposes, such as inducing sleep during surgery or managing pain by dulling the senses. Narcotizing can also refer to the act of using drugs recreationally to achieve a state of altered consciousness or euphoria, although this usage is typically associated with illegal substances.
The process of narcotizing involves the administration of the drug through various methods, such as oral ingestion, injection, or inhalation, depending on the substance being used and the desired effect. The drug typically acts on the brain and nervous system, interfering with the reception and transmission of nerve signals to induce the desired sedating or numbing effect.
While narcotizing can be beneficial in certain medical contexts, it is important to note that it can also carry risks and potential side effects. Misuse or abuse of narcotic substances can lead to addiction, tolerance, respiratory depression, and other adverse health consequences.
To bring under the influence of a narcotic.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "narcotize" is derived from the Greek word "narkōsis", which means "numbness" or "stupor". The Greek term is a combination of "narke", meaning "numbness" or "torpor", and the suffix "-osis", indicating a condition or state. The word "narcotize" entered the English language in the late 19th century, and it refers to the act of inducing a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or anesthesia, usually through the use of drugs known as narcotics.
