English word psychoactive comes from English active, English psycho-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| active | English (eng) | A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting. (gay sexual slang) (of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.. (heading, grammar) About verbs.. (specifically, of a volcano) Being an active volcano. Compare extinct and dormant. Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.. Applied to [...] |
| psycho- | English (eng) | Forms terms relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology. |
| psychoactive | English (eng) | (pharmacology) Any drug that affects the mind or mental processes. (pharmacology) Affecting the mind or mental processes. |