Lingvanex Tranalator

Translator for


translation app

Lingvanex - your universal translation app

Translator for

Download For Free

Meaning & Definition of Adrenaline in English

English

Adrenaline

Pronunciation:

/əˈdrɛnəˌlɪn/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

adrenalines

Meaning and Definition of Adrenaline

1. Primary Definition

A hormone released in response to stress, increasing heart rate and energy.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that is released into the blood in response to stress or excitement, increasing heart rate and energy levels.

    Example Sentence: When faced with danger, the body releases adrenaline, preparing it for fight-or-flight responses.

  • Definition: A substance that creates feelings of excitement or vigor.

    Example Sentence: The thrill of skydiving gave him an adrenaline rush that he craved.

Etymology

Origin: From 'adrenal' + '-ine', referring to the adrenal glands where it is produced.

Synonyms

epinephrine | adrenalin | stress hormone | excitement hormone

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • adrenaline rush: A sudden surge of energy and excitement.
  • get a rush: To experience a heightened state of excitement or energy.

Translations

  • Spanish: adrenalina
  • French: adrénaline
  • German: Adrenalin
  • Russian: адреналин

Related Words

  • epinephrine: A synthetic version of adrenaline used as a medication.
  • fight-or-flight response: The physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event.

Slang Meanings of adrenaline

  • Meaning: juice

    Example Sentence: He was flying high on adrenaline juice after the game.