5 letter words ending in TIC

Optic

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: Optic refers to anything related to the eyes or vision, or the use of light. As a noun, it can refer to a device or instrument that uses or manipulates light, such as a telescope or a camera lens. As an adjective, it can describe anything related to vision or light.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːptɪk/ UK: /ˈɒptɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word optic comes from the Greek word "optikos," which means "of or for sight." The word has been used in English since the 16th century and has been commonly used in the fields of physics, medicine, and engineering.

Synonyms: Visual, ocular, ophthalmic, optical

Related Words: Sight, focus, lens, scope, image

Example Sentences:

• As an adjective: The optic nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain.
• As a noun: The telescopes optic system allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies.

Antic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Playfully humorous or amusing; characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈæn.tɪk/; UK: /ˈæn.tɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "antic" comes from the Italian word "antico", which means "antique" or "old-fashioned". It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a type of theatrical performance that was characterized by exaggerated gestures and movements. Over time, the word has come to refer more generally to any kind of playful or absurd behavior.

Synonyms: Playful, humorous, amusing, comical, funny, ridiculous, absurd, farcical.

Related Words: Clown, comic, crazy, zany, jolly.

Example Sentences:

• He entertained the crowd with his antic behavior.
• The comedians antic gestures had the audience in stitches.
• She was known for her antic sense of humor and her ability to make people laugh.

Parts of Speech

Vatic is an adjective.

Definitions

1. Characteristic of a prophet or prophecy; prophetic. 2. Given to making grand, lofty, or extravagant statements; bombastic; overblown.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈveɪtɪk/

UK: /ˈvætɪk/

Origin and Usage

The word "vatic" comes from the Latin word "vates," meaning "prophet." It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone or something that is prophetic or given to making grand statements. It is not a commonly used word in modern English.

Synonyms

Prophetic, visionary, oracular, prescient, predictive, augural, divinatory, apocalyptic.

Related Words

Avant, cavil, civet, evict, facia, facie, fetic, vatic.

Example Sentences

• The vatic utterances of the ancient seers have been the subject of much study and interpretation.
• His speeches were often vatic and filled with grandiose promises, but little substance.
• The writers vatic style was often criticized for being overly bombastic and lacking in nuance.