Main Entry: pa·cif·ic

Pronunciation: \pə-ˈsi-fik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English pacifique, from Latin pacificus, from pac-, pax peace + -i- + -ficus -fic — more at pact

Date: circa 1548

1 a : tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory b : rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy
2 a : having a soothing appearance or effect <mild pacific breezes> b : mild of temper : peaceable
3 capitalized : of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean

— pa·cif·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb