Ancient or Acient
“Ancient” is correct — don’t drop the 'n'.
Acient
Incorrect spelling - "Acient — missing 'n'; incorrect."
"Acient" is a common misspelling of "Ancient". Always use "Ancient" when referring to the correct word.
Ancient
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Ancient — very old; from a distant past."
Definition of Ancient
"Ancient": "Ancient — very old; from a distant past."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Ancient
- • old
- • historic
- • antique
Usage Examples
"Correct:" They study ancient history.
"Correct:" This is an ancient temple.
"Correct:" The ruins are ancient.
"Correct:" She loves ancient cultures.
"Incorrect:" They study acient history.
"Incorrect:" This is an acient temple.
Notes:
- • Starts with 'anc-', not 'ac-'.
- • Common typo: drop the 'n'.
- • Used in history and archaeology contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Ancient or Acient?
A: Ancient.
Q: Why include 'n'?
A: It's part of root 'ancient' → keep 'anc-'.
Summary
"Spell ancient with the 'n'. 'Acient' is a mistake from dropping that letter."