-otic
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1-otic

adjective suffix

Definition of -OTIC

: of, relating to, or characterized by a (specified) action, process, or condition <symbiotic>

Origin of -OTIC

Greek -ōtikos, from -ōtos, ending of verbals, from -o- (stem of causative verbs in -oun) + -tos, suffix forming verbals — more at -ed

2-otic

adjective combining form

Definition of -OTIC

: having (such) a relationship to the ear <dichotic>

Origin of -OTIC

Greek ōtikos of the ear, from ōt-, ous ear

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