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Anaesthetic Definition & Meaning

anaesthetic
adjective
  1. relating to or producing insensibility
  2. characterized by insensibility; "the young girls are in a state of possession--blind and deaf and anesthetic"; "an anesthetic state"
noun
  1. a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

"Anaesthetic" in song lyrics

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  • "Or better yet a more effective anaesthetic"
    DJ Format f/ MC Abdominal — Vicious Battle Raps
  • "I do damage like a paralytic, paramedic with no anaesthetic"
    Hilltop Hoods — Dumb Enough

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Frequently asked questions

What does anaesthetic mean?
relating to or producing insensibility characterized by insensibility; "the young girls are in a state of possession--blind and deaf and anesthetic"; "an anesthetic state" a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
What part of speech is anaesthetic?
Anaesthetic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does anaesthetic have?
Anaesthetic has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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