Prescribe vs Prescript - What's the difference?
prescribe | prescript |
To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.
To specify as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
* Shakespeare
* Dryden
As a verb prescribe
is to order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.As a noun prescript is
something prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.As an adjective prescript is
directed; prescribed.prescribe
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* (archaic)Usage notes
* The pronunciation with the stressed first syllable is normally used only when added distinction from (proscribe) is required.Verb
(prescrib)- The doctor prescribed aspirin.
- Prescribe not us our duties.
- Let streams prescribe their fountains where to run.
