-ic — relating to, characteristic of (affix)
-ic
relating to, characteristic of
Component
suffix
Greek · Forms adjectives (basic, historic).
Used in (6)
dramatic
B1
/dɹəˈmætɪk/
Sudden, large, and very noticeable.
basic
A2
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
Forming the most important or simplest part of something; fundamental.
scientific
A2
/ˈsaɪ(.ə)n.ʈɨ.fɪk/
Relating to science or the way science is done.
economic
B1
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region.
historic
B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time.
poetic
C2+
/poʊˈɛtɪk/
relating to or having the qualities of poetry