• Dictionary
  • Word comparison: psychotropic vs. psychoactive

psychotropic vs. psychoactive

psychotropic

adjective

  1. affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.

noun

  1. a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.

psychoactive

adjective

  1. of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes:

    a psychoactive drug.