flaccid

/ˈflæ(k)sɪd/

//ˈflæ(k)sɪd// adj

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"flaccid" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“flaccid” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #44,785 in English word frequency and used as an adjective.

#44,785
frequency rank, English
7
letters
9
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.

Key facts for flaccid
PropertyValue
Headwordflaccid
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈflæ(k)sɪd/
Letters7
Frequency rank#44,785
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “flaccid” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). flaccid lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for flaccid is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/. Corpus data places it at rank #44,785 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for flaccid, with forms such as "falccid", "fflaccid", and "flaccdi". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin flaccid(us). The correct English form is flaccid, spelled F-L-A-C-C-I-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
  2. 2
    Soft; floppy.
  3. 3
    Soft; floppy.
  4. 4
    Lacking energy or vigor.

Etymology

From Latin flaccid(us).

This word in other languages

flácido(Español)flasque(Français)schlaff(Deutsch)flácido(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: falccid,fflaccid,flaccdi,flaccidd,flacicd,flacid,flcacid,fllaccid,lfaccid

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of flaccid - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

falccid2fflaccid1flaccdi2flaccidd1flacicd2flacid1flcacid2fllaccid1
Edit distance from "flaccid"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "flaccid"?
"flaccid" is spelled F-L-A-C-C-I-D. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/.
What does "flaccid" mean?
As an adjective, "flaccid" means: Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
What are common misspellings of "flaccid"?
Common misspellings include "falccid", "fflaccid", "flaccdi", "flaccidd", "flacicd". The correct spelling is "flaccid".
How do you pronounce "flaccid"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "flaccid" is /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "flaccid"?
From Latin flaccid(us). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “flaccid”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is F-L-A-C-C-I-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English 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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list