myEtymology.com: English etymology of methadone

Etymology of the English word methadone

the English word methadone

derived from the English word di-

derived from the New Latin word di-

derived from the Greek word di-, δι-, δί-

derived from the Greek word dis, δίς (double; twice)

derived from the English word dimethyl Amino

using the English prefix meth-

derived from the English word amino

using the English prefix amino-

derived from the English word amine

derived from the English word ammonium

derived from the English word ammonia

using the English suffix -ium

using the English suffix -ine

The earliest known usage of methadone in English dates from the 20th century.

Word found in Modern English