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How do you spell Skeptic?

Correct spelling

skeptic

Think 'SK' for skeptical Americans, 'SC' for sceptical Brits - both from Greek skeptikos.

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Why is skeptic spelled this way?

US spelling starts with SK; British spelling (sceptic) starts with SC. Both come from Greek skeptikos, meaning inquiring or reflective.

Common misspellings of skeptic

skeptickscepticskeptikskepttic

Example

The skeptic demanded more evidence before accepting the extraordinary claim.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell skeptic?+
The correct spelling is "skeptic". Think 'SK' for skeptical Americans, 'SC' for sceptical Brits - both from Greek skeptikos.
Is it skeptick or skeptic?+
The correct spelling is "skeptic", not "skeptick".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "skeptic", in UK English it's "sceptic", and in Canadian English it's "skeptic".

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