n. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, a drug designed to have the effects of amphetamines but originally synthesized to avoid the drug laws; it is now a controlled substance. It is informally called ecstasy. It is used by some abusively and illegally without a prescription. [ acronym ] Syn. -- methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Adam, ecstasy. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
(n) a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States, Syn. MDMA, Example:MDMA is often used at parties because it enables partygoers to remain active for long periods of time