pontic

¹

[ pon-tik ]

noun

, Dentistry.

1. an artificial tooth in a bridge.

Pontic

²

[ pon-tik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the Pontus Euxinus or to Pontus.

Pontic

/ ˈpɒntɪk /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to the Black Sea

Word History and Origins

Origin of pontic¹

1930–35; < Latin pont- (stem of pōns ) bridge + -ic

Origin of pontic²

From the Greek word Pontikós, dating back to 1470–80. See Pontus, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of pontic¹

C15: from Latin Ponticus, from Greek, from Pontos Pontus

Example Sentences

Oh that that poet, the tearful exile in the Pontic territory had never endured worse things!

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A fine view is seen from the summit over the plain and the Pontic ranges to the north.

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First his patrimony was mangled; secondly the Pontic spoils; then thirdly the Iberian, which the golden Tagus-stream knoweth.

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A great trade was carried on in those times in dried fish from the Pontic or Black Sea.

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As the ermine was called the Pontic mouse, the beaver was named the Pontic dog.

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