Emetikum

[eˈmeːtikʊm]

/[eˈmeːtikʊm]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Medikament, welches Erbrechen auslöst

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Index DE-emetikum · Emetikum · German

Emetikum · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Emetikum
PropertyValue
HeadwordEmetikum
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[eˈmeːtikʊm]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Emetikum“ im Deutschen

Emetikumliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Emetikum is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [eˈmeːtikʊm]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Medikament, welches Erbrechen auslöst".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Emetikum, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. 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's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Emetikum, spelled E-M-E-T-I-K-U-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    Medikament, welches Erbrechen auslöst

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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 "Emetikum"?
"Emetikum" is spelled E-M-E-T-I-K-U-M. The IPA pronunciation is [eˈmeːtikʊm].
What does "Emetikum" mean?
As a noun, "Emetikum" means: Medikament, welches Erbrechen auslöst
How do you pronounce "Emetikum"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Emetikum" is [eˈmeːtikʊm]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Emetikum" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list