5 letter words ending in NIC

Conic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to a cone or cones.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑː.nɪk/, UK: /ˈkɒn.ɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "conic" is derived from the Latin word "conus", which means "cone". It was first used in the 17th century to describe anything that was cone-shaped. Today, it is most commonly used in mathematics to describe a curve that is formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone.

Synonyms: Cone-shaped, conoidal, coniform, conoid, conoidal-shaped.

Related Words: Sonic, tonic, comic, bionic, iconic.

Example Sentences:

• The conic shape of the mountain was breathtaking.
• The conic section is an important concept in mathematics.
• The artist used a conic brush stroke to create the illusion of depth.
• The satellites orbit is conic in shape.

Sonic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to sound or the speed of sound.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɑnɪk/, UK: /ˈsɒnɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "sonic" comes from the Latin word "sonus," meaning sound. It was first used in English in the early 20th century to describe anything related to sound or the speed of sound. In recent years, the word has become more commonly associated with the popular video game franchise "Sonic the Hedgehog."

Synonyms: Acoustic, auditory, sound, aural

Related Words: Audio, music, noise, pitch, tempo

Example Sentences:

• The sonic boom from the airplanes supersonic engines was heard for miles around.
• The concert was an amazing sonic experience with the surround sound system.
• He loved the sonic quality of vinyl records and refused to switch to digital music.

Conic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to a cone or cones.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑː.nɪk/, UK: /ˈkɒn.ɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "conic" is derived from the Latin word "conus", which means "cone". It was first used in the 17th century to describe anything that was cone-shaped. Today, it is most commonly used in mathematics to describe a curve that is formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone.

Synonyms: Cone-shaped, conoidal, coniform, conoid, conoidal-shaped.

Related Words: Sonic, tonic, comic, bionic, iconic.

Example Sentences:

• The conic shape of the mountain was breathtaking.
• The conic section is an important concept in mathematics.
• The artist used a conic brush stroke to create the illusion of depth.
• The satellites orbit is conic in shape.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective 2. Definitions: - Noun: a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety that often causes unthinking behavior - Verb: to feel or cause to feel sudden fear or anxiety - Adjective: relating to or resulting from a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈpænɪk/ - UK: /ˈpanɪk/ 4. Origin and Usage: - Origin: from French panique, from Greek panikos, from the name of the god Pan, who was believed to cause sudden fear in lonely places - Usage: Panic is often used to describe a sudden and overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, danger, or uncertainty. Panic can also refer to a sudden and uncontrolled reaction to a situation, often resulting in irrational behavior. 5. Synonyms: - Noun: alarm, terror, fright, fear, hysteria - Verb: freak out, lose ones nerve, become hysterical - Adjective: frantic, frenzied, hysterical, wild 6. Related Words: - chaos, crisis, fear, shock 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: The news of the pandemic caused a panic among the population. - Verb: She panicked when she realized she had lost her phone. - Adjective: The panicked crowd rushed towards the exit.

Manic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Showing wild and uncontrolled excitement or enthusiasm.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈmænɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈmænɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word manic originated from the Greek word mania which means madness or frenzy. It was first used in the English language in the early 19th century. The word is commonly used to describe someone who is in a state of extreme excitement or enthusiasm, often to the point of being uncontrollable.

Synonyms: frenzied, hyperactive, agitated, excited, overexcited, hyper, feverish, crazed, wild, frantic

Related Words: magic, mince, mincy, manor, manly

Example Sentences:

• He was in a manic state after winning the lottery.
• The crowds manic excitement was contagious.
• Her manic energy was exhausting to be around.
• The manic pace of the city was overwhelming.