-ics

suffix

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Definitions

Suffix
  1. 1
    Forms nouns referring to fields of knowledge or practice. morpheme
  2. 2
    Forms nouns referring to activities. morpheme

Synonyms

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isticslogy

Etymology

From -ic (“related or pertaining to”), with usage in the plural in imitation of the Latin and Greek usage.

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