Celetic vs. Celtic: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 27, 2023
"Celetic" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Celtic," referring to the people, culture, or languages of the Celts.
Which is correct: Celetic or Celtic
How to spell Celtic?
Celetic is Incorrect
Celtic is Correct
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Key Differences
Think "Celt" like "belt" to remember that it starts with 'C' not 'Ce'.
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Sep 16, 2023
The word "tic" at the end can remind you of a "tick" on a checklist for correct spelling.
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Note that "Celtic" has one fewer 'e' than "Celetic."
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Remember that Celtic culture is ancient, and so is the 'C' at the beginning.
Sara Rehman
Sep 16, 2023
Keep in mind that the Boston Celtics basketball team uses the correct spelling, which can serve as a handy reminder.
Janet White
Sep 16, 2023
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Celetic and Celtic Definitions
Celtic
Relating to modern areas where Celtic languages are spoken.
Ireland is a Celtic nation.
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Celtic
Pertaining to the Celts or their languages.
Celtic traditions are rich in history.
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Celtic
Pertaining to Celtic spirituality or mysticism.
Celtic spirituality often involves a deep connection to nature.
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Celtic
Relating to sports teams with "Celtic" in their names.
The Boston Celtics are a basketball team.
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Celtic
Describes art or music inspired by Celtic culture.
She plays the Celtic harp.
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Celtic
A subfamily of the Indo-European language family comprising the Insular and the Continental branches.
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Celtic
Of or pertaining to the Celts; as, Celtic people, tribes, literature, tongue.
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Celtic
A branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of celtic?
/ˈkɛltɪk/ or /ˈsɛltɪk/ depending on American or British preference.
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Why is it called celtic?
Derived from the Greek "Keltoi," referring to non-Greek peoples.
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What is the plural form of celtic?
Celtic has no plural as it's generally an adjective.
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Sep 16, 2023
Is celtic a noun or adjective?
Generally an adjective, though sometimes used as a noun to describe a person.
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Sep 16, 2023
Is celtic a countable noun?
Not generally used as a noun; usually an adjective.
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What is the opposite of celtic?
There's no direct opposite; could be "non-Celtic."
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Sep 16, 2023
Which determiner is used with celtic?
"The," "a," "some," etc., depending on context.
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Is the celtic term a metaphor?
Not inherently, though it can be used metaphorically.
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How is celtic used in a sentence?
"The Celtic languages are still spoken in parts of the British Isles."
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