Octopic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or resembling an octopus; octopuslike.

    "This is another of the many branches ... which ... has now become almost octopic in its range, touching on subjects of sociology, and even including economics within its grasp."

  2. 2
    Misspelling of ectopic. alt-of, misspelling

Synonyms

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list in octopuslikeoctopeanoctopuslike

Example

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"This is another of the many branches ... which ... has now become almost octopic in its range, touching on subjects of sociology, and even including economics within its grasp."

Etymology

From octopus + -ic.

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