anaesthetic
Translation
anesthetic
Examples
The dentist gave me a local anaesthetic.
The dentist gave me a local anesthetic.
He was put under a general anaesthetic for the operation.
He was put under a general anesthetic for the operation.
Grammar Patterns
a local/general anesthetic a substance used to stop you feeling pain in a part of or the whole of your body. The dentist gave me a local anesthetic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: painkiller, numbing agent; Antonyms: stimulant
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'aisthēsis' (sensation). It literally means 'without sensation'.
Memory Tips
Think 'an-esthetic' -> 'no feeling'. Like when you can't feel art (esthetics), this substance makes you unable to feel pain.