I. adjective suffix
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French and Latin; Anglo-French -ic, -ique, from Latin -icus — more at -y
1. having the character or form of ; being
Example: panoramic ; consisting of
Example: runic
2.
a. of or relating to
Example: aldermanic
b. related to, derived from, or containing
Example: alcoholic
3. in the manner of ; like that of ; characteristic of
Example: Byronic
4. associated or dealing with
Example: Vedic ; utilizing
Example: electronic
5. characterized by ; exhibiting
Example: nostalgic ; affected with
Example: allergic
6. caused by
Example: amoebic
7. tending to produce
Example: analgesic
8. having a valence relatively higher than in compounds or ions named with an adjective ending in -ous
Example: ferric iron
II. noun suffix
one having the character or nature of ; one belonging to or associated with ; one exhibiting or affected by ; one that produces