Aseptic

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Free from harmful microorganisms, or describing a technique or environment that prevents contamination by pathogens.

“All instruments must be wrapped in aseptic packaging before being used in surgery.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈsɛptɪk/

Syllables

a·sep·tic

Related Words

Synonyms

sterile

Antonyms

septiccontaminatedinfected

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with AS, the EPTIC ending is shared with PEPTIC and SEPTIC, useful pattern to recall

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, P and C each score 3 points, giving this seven-letter word excellent tile efficiency

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “aseptic”.

aspect pietas septic spicae acies aspic caite capes caste cates cesta cesti cista cites epact epics epist paces pacts paise paste pates peats piast

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