anesthetic
Translation
anaesthetic
Examples
The dentist injected an anesthetic.
The dentist injected an anaesthetic.
Spinal anesthetics are used for some surgeries.
Spinal anaesthetics are used for some surgeries.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a substance that induces insensitivity to pain The doctor administered the anaesthetic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: painkiller, numbing agent
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'aisthēsis' (sensation).
Memory Tips
An anesthetic is the *substance* that causes anaesthesia (the state). The '-ic' ending can refer to a substance, like 'acid'.