ionic

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adjective (1)

ion·​ic ī-ˈä-nik 

1

: of, relating to, existing as, or characterized by ions

ionic gases

the ionic charge

2

: based on or functioning by means of ions

ionic conduction

ionicity

ˌī-ə-ˈni-sə-tē 

noun

Ionic

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adjective (2)

Ion·​ic ī-ˈä-nik 

1

: of or relating to the ancient Greek architectural order distinguished especially by fluted columns on bases and scroll volutes in its capitals see order illustration

2

: of or relating to Ionia or the Ionians

Ionic

3 of 3

noun

: a dialect of ancient Greek spoken especially in Ionia and the Cyclades

Examples of ionic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Neurons are electrically excitable cells that fire to positive ionic current flowing into the neuron. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Built for renewables Unlike conventional zinc batteries that rely on a stationary electrode, the slurry continuously circulates between a storage tank and the battery cell while zinc reversibly switches between its metallic and ionic forms. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Adjective

Which is better, an ionic hair dryer or an infrared hair dryer? — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 12 May 2026

Revlon hot airbrush The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush leverages advanced ionic technology to create high-volume, frizz-free styles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2026

Noun

Don’t miss out on the Anne Betty Ionic Hair Dryer, which comes with a nozzle attachment and diffuser. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025

People who purchased the curling irons are urged to contact Bio Ionic to register for a free replacement curling iron. — Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

ion + -ic entry 1

Adjective (2)

Latin & Middle French; Middle French ionique, from Latin ionicus, from Greek iōnikos, from Iōnia Ionia

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1668, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ionic

• ionic bond

Rhymes for ionic

• chronic
• clonic
• conic
• phonic
• sonic
• tonic
• anharmonic
• anionic
• avionic
• catatonic
• cationic
• chorionic

Kids Definition

ionic

1 of 2 adjective

ion·​ic ī-ˈän-ik 

: of, relating to, or existing in the form of ions

Ionic

2 of 2 adjective

Ion·​ic

ī-ˈän-ik

: belonging to or resembling a style of Greek architecture characterized especially by decoration resembling scrolls in the capitals of its columns

Medical Definition

ionic

adjective

ion·​ic ī-ˈän-ik 

1

: of, relating to, existing as, or characterized by ions

ionic gases

the ionic charge

2

: based on or functioning by means of ions

ionic conduction

ionically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb