Barberic vs. Barbaric
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 8, 2023
"Barberic" is an incorrect spelling; the correct spelling is "Barbaric," denoting primitive or uncivilized behavior.
Which is correct: Barberic or Barbaric
How to spell Barbaric?
Barberic is Incorrect
Barbaric is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall: "The barbarians were barbaric, not barberic."
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Think of "barbarian," from which "barbaric" is derived.
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Associate "barbaric" with "bar bar", like a double bar in music, not a place for haircuts.
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Visualize a primitive warrior, not a hairdresser, to associate with "barbaric
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Remember that a "barber" cuts hair, while "barbaric" describes uncivilized actions.
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Barberic and Barbaric Definitions
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Barbaric
Pertaining to behavior that is savage, cruel, or uncivilized.
The ancient gladiator fights are considered barbaric by modern standards.
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Barbaric
Primitive or relating to early human history.
The museum showcased barbaric tools from the Stone Age.
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Barbaric
Wildly extravagant or unrestrained.
The king's barbaric display of wealth shocked the humble villagers.
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Barbaric
Brutal or inhumane in nature.
The dictator's barbaric treatment of his enemies alarmed the international community.
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Barbaric
Lacking refinement, culture, or sophistication.
Critics called his methods barbaric and outdated.
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Barbaric
Marked by crudeness or lack of sophistication
"The public display of this distasteful object was barbaric" (P.D. James).
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Barbaric
Of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth
A barbaric attack on a doctor in a hospital
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Barbaric
Of, or from, barbarian nations; foreign; - often with reference to barbarous nations of east.
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Barbaric
Of or pertaining to, or resembling, an uncivilized person or people; barbarous; barbarian; destitute of refinement.
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Barbaric
Without civilizing influences;
Barbarian invaders
Barbaric practices
A savage people
Fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient
Wild tribes
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of Barbaric?
Barbaric is pronounced as [bahr-BAR-ik].
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What is the verb form of Barbaric?
There isn't a direct verb form of "barbaric." However, "barbarize" can be a verb meaning to act or make barbaric.
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Why is it called Barbaric?
It's called "barbaric" from the Latin word "barbarus," meaning foreign or strange, often used to describe non-Romans.
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Which vowel is used before Barbaric?
This depends on the context, but often no specific vowel precedes "barbaric."
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What is the singular form of Barbaric?
Barbaric is an adjective and thus doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Which conjunction is used with Barbaric?
Any conjunction can be used with "barbaric" depending on sentence structure.
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What is the plural form of Barbaric?
Being an adjective, "barbaric" does not have a plural form.
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Which preposition is used with Barbaric?
"Of" can be used, as in "barbaric acts of violence."
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Is the Barbaric term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical contexts.
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Is the word Barbaric imperative?
No, "barbaric" is not in the imperative form.
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What is another term for Barbaric?
Another term for "barbaric" might be "savage" or "primitive."
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What is the first form of Barbaric?
Barbaric is an adjective and doesn't have verb forms.
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Is Barbaric a negative or positive word?
"Barbaric" is generally considered a negative word.
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How many syllables are in Barbaric?
There are three syllables in "barbaric."
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What is a stressed syllable in Barbaric?
The second syllable, "ba," is stressed.
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What is the opposite of Barbaric?
The opposite of "barbaric" could be "civilized" or "refined."
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What is the third form of Barbaric?
Barbaric, as an adjective, does not have verb forms.
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Is Barbaric a vowel or consonant?
"Barbaric" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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How is Barbaric used in a sentence?
"The invaders used barbaric methods to conquer the city."
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Which article is used with Barbaric?
Both "a" and "the" can be used before "barbaric," depending on context.
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Which determiner is used with Barbaric?
Determiners like "this," "that," "his," or "her" can be used with "barbaric."
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What is the second form of Barbaric?
Barbaric, being an adjective, does not have verb forms.
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