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The Britannica Dictionary -ic 2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• -ic (adjective suffix)
• -ic (noun suffix)

1 -ic /ɪk/ adjective suffix 1 -ic /ɪk/ adjective suffix Britannica Dictionary definition of -IC 1 : having the character or form of

• panoramic
• cherubic

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• chivalric

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• acidic

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• autocratic

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• electronic
• atomic

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 -ic /ɪk/ noun suffix 2 -ic /ɪk/ noun suffix Britannica Dictionary definition of -IC 1 : someone belonging to or connected with

• academic

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• alcoholic

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