-ics

suffix — 2 senses

-ics

suffix

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

1

Morpheme Forms nouns referring to fields of knowledge or practice.

2

Morpheme Forms nouns referring to activities.

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