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How do you spell Anesthetic?

Correct spelling

anesthetic

Remember the Greek 'sth' cluster: ane-S-TH-etic, like in 'asthma'

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Why is anesthetic spelled this way?

From Greek anaisthetos, without feeling. The adjective form of anesthesia. Same spelling traps — the 'sth' cluster in the middle is unintuitive.

Common misspellings of anesthetic

anestheticanastheticanesteticanaesthetic

Example

The dentist applied a local anesthetic before filling the cavity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell anesthetic?+
The correct spelling is "anesthetic". Remember the Greek 'sth' cluster: ane-S-TH-etic, like in 'asthma'
Is it anesthetic or anesthetic?+
The correct spelling is "anesthetic", not "anesthetic".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "anesthetic", in UK English it's "anaesthetic", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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