What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
amnestic
Example
The patient suffered from amnestic episodes after the accident. [amnestic: adjective]
Example
The doctor prescribed an amnestic drug to help with the patient's anxiety. [amnestic: noun]
amnesic
Example
The patient suffered from amnesic episodes after the accident. [amnesic: adjective]
Example
The toxic substance caused amnesic effects in the lab rats. [amnesic: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Amnestic is more commonly used than amnesic in medical contexts, while amnesic is more commonly used in toxicology and pharmacology contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between amnestic and amnesic?
Both amnestic and amnesic are formal words that are typically used in technical or medical contexts.
