# euthanasia

> English word · Noun · IPA /juː.θəˈneɪ.zi.ə/ · frequency rank #23,266

## Definitions
1. The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially in order to end suffering.
2. The practice of killing a human being who is considered a liability to society, especially a disabled person.
3. An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death.

## Etymology
First attested in 1606, from Ancient Greek εὐθανασία (euthanasía), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + θάνατος (thánatos, “death”)

## Common misspellings (13)
`etuhanasia`, `euhtanasia`, `eutahnasia`, `euthaansia`, `euthanaisa`, `euthanasai`, `euthanassia`, `euthannasia`, `euthansaia`, `euthhanasia`, `euthnaasia`, `eutthanasia`, `uethanasia`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/euthanasia