What does IONIC mean?

ionic

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

• Relating to or containing ions, which are atoms or molecules that have an electric charge.
• Of or relating to the Ionic order of classical Greek architecture, which is characterized by columns with scrolled capitals.

Pronunciations:

• US: /aɪˈɑnɪk/ eye-AH-nik
• UK: /ʌɪˈɒnɪk/ eye-OH-nik

Origin and Usage:

The word "ionic" comes from the Greek word "ion," which means "going." The term "ionic" was first used in the early 19th century to describe chemical compounds that contain ions. The term "Ionic order" was first used in the mid-16th century to describe a type of column used in classical Greek architecture.

Synonyms:

• Electrically charged
• Ionic order
• Columnar
• Capital
• Scrolled

Related Words:

• Acorn
• Onion
• Canoe
• Clone
• Nonce

Example Sentences:

• The ionic bond between sodium and chlorine creates table salt.
• The Ionic order is one of the three main orders of classical Greek architecture.