nomic

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adjective (1)

nom·​ic
ˈnämik,
ˈnōm-
: relating to a musical nome

nomic

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adjective (2)

"
1
: having the general force of natural law : generally valid
a nomic statement
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nomic

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noun

no·​mic
ˈnōmik
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Greek nomos nome, melody, custom + English -ic

Adjective (2)

Greek nomikos, from nomos usage, custom, law + -ikos -ic

Noun

no metal in composition

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“Nomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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