Encient vs. Ancient: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
"Encient" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Ancient," denoting something that belongs to the very distant past.
Which is correct: Encient or Ancient
How to spell Ancient?
Encient is Incorrect
Ancient is Correct
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Key Differences
"Ancient" contains the word "ant," a creature that's been around for millions of years.
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Think of "ancient" as in "ancestors," both related to the past.
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Remember "cie" as in "efficient," but "Ancient" is an exception to that.
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Associate the word with old civilizations like the "Ancient Egyptians."
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Notice the common word “once” and its sound similarity to “Anc-” in Ancient, helping to solidify the "a" start.
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Encient and Ancient Definitions
Ancient
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.
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Ancient
Of, relating to, or belonging to times long past, especially before the fall of the Western Roman Empire (AD 476)
Ancient cultures.
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Ancient
Of great age; very old
"The males live up to six months—positively ancient, for a bee" (Elizabeth Royte).
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Ancient
(Archaic) Having the qualities associated with age, wisdom, or long use; venerable
"You seem a sober, ancient Gentleman by your habit" (Shakespeare).
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Ancient
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
An ancient city
An ancient forest
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Ancient
Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.
An ancient author
An ancient empire
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Ancient
(history) Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.
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Ancient
Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; - opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.
Witness those ancient empires of the earth.
Gildas Albanius . . . much ancienter than his namesake surnamed the Wise.
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Ancient
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
Remove not the ancient landmarks, which thy fathers have set.
An ancient man, strangely habited, asked for quarters.
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Ancient
Known for a long time, or from early times; - opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
A friend, perhaps, or an ancient acquaintance.
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Ancient
Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable.
He wrought but some few hours of the day, and then would he seem very grave and ancient.
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Ancient
Experienced; versed.
Though [he] was the youngest brother, yet he was the most ancient in the business of the realm.
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Ancient
An aged man; a patriarch. Hence: A governor; a ruler; a person of influence.
The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof.
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Ancient
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
Junius and Andronicus . . . in Christianity . . . were his ancients.
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Ancient
An ensign or flag.
More dishonorable ragged than an old-faced ancient.
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Ancient
The bearer of a flag; an ensign.
This is Othello's ancient, as I take it.
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Ancient
Belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire;
Ancient history
Ancient civilizations such as those of the Etruscans and Sumerians
Ancient Greece
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Ancient
Showing signs of age or wear.
An ancient, weathered statue stood in the garden.
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Ancient
Having been in existence for a long time.
The ancient traditions of the tribe.
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Ancient
Historical or esteemed due to considerable age.
The library held ancient manuscripts.
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Ancient
Old-fashioned or outdated.
They used an ancient method for navigation.
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FAQs
What is the root word of Ancient?
The root word is "ance," from the Latin "ante" meaning "before."
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Oct 14, 2023
Which vowel is used before Ancient?
The vowel "a" is used at the beginning of "Ancient."
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What is the plural form of Ancient?
The term "Ancient" doesn't have a regular plural form, but "ancients" can refer to ancient people or times.
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Which article is used with Ancient?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on context.
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Why is it called Ancient?
The term "Ancient" is derived from Latin meaning "former" or "of earlier times."
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Which preposition is used with Ancient?
It can vary, but "of" as in "cities of ancient Greece" is common.
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Is Ancient a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it describes age or historical context.
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Which conjunction is used with Ancient?
There's no specific conjunction exclusive to "Ancient"; it depends on context.
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Is Ancient a noun or adjective?
Primarily an adjective, but can also be a noun in contexts like "the ancients."
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Is Ancient a countable noun?
Not when used as an adjective. When used as a noun, it can be countable, as in "the ancients."
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Is Ancient a vowel or consonant?
"Ancient" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Ancient term a metaphor?
Not inherently, though it can be used metaphorically.
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What is a stressed syllable in Ancient?
The first syllable, "An," is stressed.
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What is the second form of Ancient?
Not applicable as "ancient" is primarily an adjective.
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Which determiner is used with Ancient?
Determiners like "this," "that," or "my" can be used.
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What is the first form of Ancient?
Not applicable as "ancient" is primarily an adjective.
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What is the third form of Ancient?
Not applicable as "ancient" is primarily an adjective.
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How is Ancient used in a sentence?
The ancient ruins have stories of millennia etched into them.
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