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How do you spell Antibiotic?

Correct spelling

antibiotic

Remember: anti-bi-ot-ic. Break it into Greek parts: against-life-suffix.

Why is antibiotic spelled this way?

From Greek anti (against) + bios (life). Literally 'against life' — substances that kill bacteria. Straightforward Greek roots but the length causes errors.

Common misspellings of antibiotic

antibioticsantibioticantibiotikantiboitic

Example

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the bacterial infection.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell antibiotic?+
The correct spelling is "antibiotic". Remember: anti-bi-ot-ic. Break it into Greek parts: against-life-suffix.
Is it antibiotics or antibiotic?+
The correct spelling is "antibiotic", not "antibiotics".

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