-ic — relating to, characteristic of (affix)
-ic
relating to, characteristic of
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suffix
Greek · Forms adjectives (basic, historic).
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dramatic
B1
/dɹəˈmætɪk/
Sudden, large, and very noticeable.
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basic
A2
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
Forming the most important or simplest part of something; fundamental.
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scientific
A2
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
Relating to science or the way science is done.
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economic
B1
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region.
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historic
B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time.
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poetic
C2+
/poʊˈɛtɪk/
relating to or having the qualities of poetry
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