nootropic /ˌnoʊəˈtɹoʊpɪk/noun 2adjective 1forms 4 noun2 •Any substance purported to increase or enhance cognitive abilities. •A drug that enhances learning and memory and lacks the usual pharmacology of other psychotropic drugs (e.g. sedation, motor stimulation) and possesses very few side effects and extremely low toxicity. adjective1 •Relating to substances that enhance cognitive performance. formsnootropics · noötropics · more nootropic · most nootropic