Wordiyoic
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From Greek -ikos, an adjective-forming suffix meaning 'relating to.' One of English's most common suffixes, turning nouns into adjectives: arithmetic, aromatic, automatic, clinical, vertical, tyrannical. Sometimes extends to form nouns (logistics, tactics). Via Latin -icus, it entered nearly every field of English vocabulary.
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arithmetic
The branch of mathematics using basic number operations; relating to arithmetic
aromatic
Having a strong pleasant fragrance; a fragrant plant or compound
authenticate
To prove or confirm something is genuine or valid
authenticity
The quality of being genuine and trustworthy
automatic
Operating without human control; done without thinking
clinical
Relating to direct medical treatment of patients; coldly detached and analytical
logistics
The planning and management of the supply and movement of goods or personnel
patrician
A person of noble birth; aristocratic in manner or origin
tactics
Methods or plans used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competitive contexts
tyrannical
Cruel, oppressive, and unjust in the use of power
vertical
Pointing straight up or down; perpendicular to the horizontal