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Meaning of pill
A small rounded mass of medication, typically coated or covered, intended to be swallowed.
Etymology of pill
The word "pill" originated from the Old French word "pilule", which is derived from the Latin word "pilula", meaning "little ball"
Historically, the word "pill" has been used to describe a small rounded mass of medication since the 15th century
Over time, the word "pill" has also taken on figurative meanings, such as a unpleasant or unwelcome thing that has to be accepted or endured
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small rounded mass of medication, typically coated or covered, intended to be swallowed
- A small amount of something, especially a unpleasant or unwelcome thing, that has to be accepted or endured
- A person or thing that is regarded as unpleasant or unwelcome, but has to be tolerated
Usage Examples
- She took a pill to relieve her headache
- The doctor prescribed a pill to lower his blood pressure
- The news was a bitter pill to swallow, but we had to accept it