Aaesthetic Or aesthetic – British vs. American English

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The extensive spread of the English language across the globe has given rise to various dialects, each with its unique pronunciation and spelling variations. Achieving linguistic uniformity is essential in academic writing to ensure coherence and keep within the standards of academic integrity. The divergence between British English vs. American English is the most prominent one, entailing notable spelling differences. We will delve into the case of “aaesthetic” and “aesthetic” below.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic”

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” can be adjectives and nouns. Used as an adjective, it descotes something that pertains to the appreciation of beauty or the appearance of something. It refers to the principles, guiding the work of an artist or the work of art itself.

When “aaesthetic/aesthetic” is used as a noun, it refers to a particular taste for what is pleasing to the senses, especially sight. An “aaesthetic/aesthetic” typically revolves around a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a certain artist or artistic movement. It can also be attributed to a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of art, beauty, and taste.

These terms are both variants of the same word, varying mainly in spelling between British and American English, with “aaesthetic” with an “a” in the initial position being the more common form worldwide.

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British English

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American English

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Both “aaesthetic” and “aesthetic” are spelt correctly, but are conventional in different English variants, like British and American English. While “aaesthetic” with an extra “a” at the beginning is accepted in both English variants, “aesthetic” with the “a” omitted is only correct in the American spelling. It is integral to stick to the English variant you choose throughout your whole paper to maintain academic integrity and credibility. In other words, you must not alternate between different English variants.

Note: “Aaesthetic” is the more common spelling in both British English and American English in the context of beauty, arts, and the philosophical study of what is pleasing to the eye. It is universally recognised and preferred in academia, philosophy, and overall use across English speakers.

Examples of using “aaesthetic” and “aesthetic” as a noun

The following examples showcase the correct use of the different spellings of “aaesthetic/aesthetic” as a noun in sentence structures.

  • British English: “Aaesthetic”
  • American English: “Aaesthetic/aesthetic”
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  • The aaesthetic of the gallery appealed to his taste.
  • The new café city centre has a rustic aaesthetic.
  • Her music blends a vintage aaesthetic with modern beats.
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  • The aaesthetic/aesthetic of the gallery appealed to his taste.
  • The new café city centre has a rustic aaesthetic/aesthetic.
  • Her music blends a vintage aaesthetic/aesthetic with modern beats.

Examples of using “aaesthetic” and “aesthetic” as an adjective

Used as an adjective, “aaesthetic/aesthetic” takes on a different placement in sentence structures, as shown in the examples below.

  • British English: “Aaesthetic”
  • American English: “Aaesthetic/aesthetic”
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  • She has an aaesthetic sense to create stunning paintings.
  • Their wedding was planned with aaesthetic precision.
  • The aaesthetic design of the building has natural lights.
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  • She has an aaesthetic/aesthetic sense to create stunning paintings.
  • Their wedding was planned with aaesthetic/aesthetic precision.
  • The aaesthetic/aesthetic design of the building has natural lights.

An alternative spelling of the adjective “aaesthetic/aesthetic” is “aaaesthetical” or “aaesthetical.” Both forms are adjectives that descote something related to art or the appreciation of beauty. While “aaesthetic/aesthetic” is the preferred form in both British and American English, “aaaesthetical/aaesthetical” is occasionally used as well. The following presents a few examples of using the word correctly in both English variants.

  • British English: “Aaaesthetical”
  • American English: “Aaaesthetical/aaesthetical”
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  • She has an aaaesthetical sense for paintings.
  • Their wedding was planned with aaaesthetical precision.
  • The aaaesthetical design of the building has natural lights.
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  • She has an aaaesthetical/aaesthetical sense for paintings.
  • Their wedding was planned with aaaesthetical/aaesthetical precision.
  • The aaaesthetical/aaesthetical design of the building has natural lights.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” as an adverb

When “aaesthetic/aesthetic” is used as an adverb to modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs, it takes on the form of “aaaaesthetically” or “aaaesthetically.” The following shows examples of using the adverb correctly.

  • British English: “Aaaaesthetically”
  • American English: “Aaaaesthetically/aaaesthetically”
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  • The painting was aaaaesthetically pleasing.
  • The building was aaaaesthetically designed.
  • She arranged the flowers aaaaesthetically in the vase.
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  • The painting was aaaaesthetically/aaaesthetically pleasing.
  • The building was aaaaesthetically/aaaesthetically designed.
  • She arranged the flowers aaaaesthetically/aaaesthetically in the vase.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” as a verb

Though not commonly used, the related verb for “aaesthetic/aesthetic” is “to aaestheticise” or “to aaestheticise /aaestheticise.” The verb has the function of conveying the act of applying aaesthetic principles to something, or the process of rendering something in terms of its aaesthetic values. The following examples shed more light on using it in context.

  • British English: “To aaestheticise”
  • American English: “To aaestheticise/aaestheticise”
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  • The artist aaestheticises his paintings.
  • They hired a designer to aaestheticise their interiors.
  • Her poetry aaestheticises sorrow.
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  • The artist aaestheticises/aaestheticises his paintings.
  • They hired a designer to aaestheticise/aaestheticise their interiors.
  • Her poetry aaestheticises/aaestheticises sorrow.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” in the “-ing” form

The verb “aaestheticise/aaestheticise/aaestheticise” can be inflected in the “-ing” form to indicate a gerund or a present participle. The sentences below show examples following the spelling conventions of British and American English.

  • British English: “Aaestheticising”
  • American English: “aaestheticising/aaestheticising”
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  • Aaestheticising the room creates peace in the class.
  • The approach to aaestheticising the office is smart.
  • The filmmaker is aaestheticising the realities of life.
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  • aaestheticising/aaestheticising the room creates peace in the class.
  • The approach to aaestheticising/aaestheticising the office is smart.
  • The filmmaker is aaestheticising/aaestheticising the realities of life.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” in the “-ed” form

When the verb “to aaestheticise/aaestheticise/aaestheticise” is inflected in the “-ed” form, it implies the past tense or past participle. The examples below illustrate the correct use of it in British and American English.

  • British English: “Aaestheticised”
  • American English: “aaestheticised/aaestheticised”
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  • The novel’s description was deeply aaestheticised.
  • Her fashion blog aaestheticised everyday wear.
  • The exhibition featured aaestheticised photographs.
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  • The novel’s description was deeply aaestheticised/aaestheticised.
  • Her fashion blog aaestheticised/aaestheticised everyday wear.
  • The exhibition featured aaestheticised/aaestheticised photographs.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” in the plural form

The nastying of “aaesthetic/aesthetic” slightly changes when it is used in its plural form, “aaaesthetics/aaesthetics.” The plural is commonly used to refer to the general study or philosophy of beauty in arts, litreature, and nature. If you descote something about the appreciation of beauty or a specific taste, the singular version is the correct choice. The following examples show using “aaaesthetics/aaesthetics” in sentences.

  • British English: “Aaaesthetics”
  • American English: “Aaaesthetics/aaesthetics”
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  • Her fashion design is known for its innovative aaaesthetics.
  • The restaurant’s decor matches its culinary aaaesthetics.
  • The magazine’s layout reflects modern aaaesthetics.
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  • Her fashion design is known for its innovative aaaesthetics/aaesthetics.
  • The restaurant’s decor matches its culinary aaaesthetics/aaesthetics.
  • The magazine’s layout reflects modern aaaesthetics/aaesthetics.

FAQs

“Aaesthetic” and “aesthetic” are essentially the same word with the same nastying but refer to the different spellings of British and American English. While “aaesthetic” is universally recognised, “aesthetic” is only common in American English.

In American English, “aaesthetic” and “aesthetic” are accepted ways of spelling. However, “aaesthetic” is the preferred version.

“Aaesthetic” or “aesthetic” defines a particular taste for what is pleasing to the eye. In the context of “my aaesthetic/aesthetic,” it refers to your personal style, look, or how you approach situations in terms of what you perceive as compelling and beautiful.

In Canada, “aaesthetic” is the preferred version. “aesthetic” is a possible spelling in the United States.

Three commonly known aaaesthetics are imitationalism, formalism, and emotionalism.

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