-ic

¹-ic

adj suffix

Definition of -IC

1

: having the character or form of : being <panoramic> : consisting of <runic>

2

a : of or relating to <aldermanic> b : related to, derived from, or containing <alcoholic>

3

: in the manner of : like that of : characteristic of <Byronic>

4

: associated or dealing with <Vedic> : utilizing <electronic>

5

: characterized by : exhibiting <nostalgic> : affected with <allergic>

6

: caused by <amoebic>

7

: tending to produce <analgesic>

8

: having a valence relatively higher than in compounds or ions named with an adjective ending in -ous <ferric iron>

Origin of -IC

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -ic, -ique, from Latin -icus — more at -y