eidetisch

[aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ]

/[aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ]/ adj

The verdict

“eidetisch” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - von sehr genauer, anschaulicher Erinnerung (Eidetik)

Key facts for eidetisch
PropertyValue
Headwordeidetisch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “eidetisch” sits in German frequency

eidetisch falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

eidetisch is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "von sehr genauer, anschaulicher Erinnerung (Eidetik)".

Zero misspellings are on record for eidetisch in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is eidetisch, spelled E-I-D-E-T-I-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    von sehr genauer, anschaulicher Erinnerung (Eidetik)

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "eidetisch"?
"eidetisch" is spelled E-I-D-E-T-I-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ].
What does "eidetisch" mean?
As an adjective, "eidetisch" means: von sehr genauer, anschaulicher Erinnerung (Eidetik)
How do you pronounce "eidetisch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "eidetisch" is [aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "eidetisch" come from?
"eidetisch" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “eidetisch”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is E-I-D-E-T-I-S-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [aɪ̯ˈdeːtɪʃ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list