NYT Dictionary

THORACIC

/θəˈɹæsɪk/
AdjectiveNountho-RAC-ictho-rac-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

Of the thorax.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek θωρακικός (thōrakikós, “suffering in the chest, of the thorax”), from θώραξ (thṓrax, “thorax”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pectoralmammalian

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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