IC

noun (1)

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\ ˌī-ˈsē

Definition of IC

(Entry 1 of 4)

: immediate constituent

noun (2)

Definition of IC (Entry 2 of 4)

: integrated circuit

-ic

adjective suffix

Definition of -ic (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : having the character or form of : being panoramic : consisting of runic

2a : 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

-ic

noun suffix

Definition of -ic (Entry 4 of 4)

: one having the character or nature of : one belonging to or associated with : one exhibiting or affected by : one that produces

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“IC.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IC. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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-ic

adjective suffix

\ ik \

Kids Definition of -ic

1 : of, relating to, or having the form of : being heroic

2 : coming from, consisting of, or containing aquatic

3 : in the manner of aristocratic

4 : making use of electronic

5 : characterized by : exhibiting nostalgic

6 : affected with allergic

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