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Definition of anesthetic

anesthetic

/ˌæn.əsˈθet̬.ɪk/
(UK: anaesthetic)
an · es · thet · ic
Adverb:anesthetically
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Plural:anesthetics
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anesthetic Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A substance or drug that induces a temporary loss of bodily sensation, particularly pain, with or without the loss of consciousness.

Example

"The dentist administered a local anesthetic before extracting the damaged tooth."

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• adjective

1

American Relating to or producing a temporary loss of physical sensation, especially pain.

Example

"The doctor applied an anesthetic cream to the patient's skin before the minor procedure."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by American physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. from Ancient Greek 'anaisthetos' (insensible, without feeling), combining 'an-' (without) and 'aisthesis' (sensation, perception).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anesthetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anesthetic
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