over-the-counter (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *over-the-counter*:
ADJECTIVE	all	over-the-counter, nonprescription	purchasable without a doctor's prescription
all	over-the-counter, otc	(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange

English > *over-the-counter*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	purchasable without a doctor's prescription.
Example	"an over-the-counter cold remedy"
Synonym	nonprescription
Category	medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug	(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Opposite	prescription	available only with a doctor's written prescription
Spanish	de venta libre, sin prescripción, sin receta médica

English > *over-the-counter*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange.
Example	"over-the-counter stocks"
Synonym	otc
Broader	unlisted	not on a list

HyperDic: over-the-counter