-istic

1. a suffix of adjectives (and in the plural, of nouns from adjectives) formed from nouns ending in -ist and having reference to such nouns, or to associated nouns ending in -ism ( deistic; euphuistic; puristic ). In nouns, it usually has a plural form ( linguistics ).

-istic

suffix forming adjectives

1. equivalent to a combination of -ist and -ic but in some words having a less specific or literal application and sometimes a mildly pejorative force, as compared with corresponding adjectives ending in -ist

   impressionistic

   communistic

Word History and Origins

Origin of -istic¹

< Latin -isticus < Greek -istikos; in some words, replacing -istique < French < Latin, as above

Word History and Origins

Origin of -istic¹

from Latin -isticus, from Greek istikos

Example Sentences

Mihi istic nec seritur nec metitur—There is neither sowing nor reaping in that affair for my benefit.

From Project Gutenberg

Spalatinus scribit tantum favoris Evangelio esse istic, ut me inauditum et inconvictum damnari non speret.

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