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otic

[ oh-tik, ot-ik ]
/ ˈoʊ tɪk, ˈɒt ɪk /
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adjective Anatomy.
of or relating to the ear; auricular.
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Origin of otic

From the Greek word ōtikós, dating back to 1650–60. See ot-, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM otic

pre·o·tic, adjective

Other definitions for otic (2 of 2)

-otic

an adjective suffix of Greek origin, often corresponding to nouns ending in -osis, denoting a relationship to an action, process, state, or condition indicated by the preceding element: hypnotic; neurotic.See also -tic.

Origin of -otic

From the Greek suffix -ōtikos
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British Dictionary definitions for otic (1 of 2)

otic
/ (ˈəʊtɪk, ˈɒtɪk) /

adjective
of or relating to the ear

Word Origin for otic

C17: from Greek ōtikos, from ous ear

British Dictionary definitions for otic (2 of 2)

-otic

suffix forming adjectives
relating to or affected bysclerotic
causingnarcotic

Word Origin for -otic

from Greek -ōtikos
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