[sɒpəˈrɪfɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
(e.g: the motion of the train had a somewhat soporific effect)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin sopor ‘sleep’ + -fic

[sɒpəˈrɪfɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a drug or other substance that induces drowsiness or sleep


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin sopor ‘sleep’ + -fic