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How do you spell Sceptic?

Correct spelling

sceptic

US: skeptic (SK). UK/AU/NZ: sceptic (SC).

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Why is sceptic spelled this way?

British sceptic preserves the Greek skeptikos more faithfully, while American skeptic swapped the C for K. Both spellings have coexisted since the 16th century.

Common misspellings of sceptic

skeptiksceptikscepticsceptick

Example

He remains a sceptic about climate predictions.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell sceptic?+
The correct spelling is "sceptic". US: skeptic (SK). UK/AU/NZ: sceptic (SC).
Is it skeptik or sceptic?+
The correct spelling is "sceptic", not "skeptik". This word gets 10,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "skeptic", in UK English it's "sceptic", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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