Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ik-tuh s]
- /ˈɪk təs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ik-tuh s]
- /ˈɪk təs/
Definitions of ictic word
- noun plural ictic Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress. 1
- noun plural ictic Pathology. an epileptic seizure. a stroke, especially a cerebrovascular accident. 1
- noun ictic Pertaining to, or caused by, a blow; sudden; abrupt. 1
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Origin of ictic
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin: stroke, thrust, equivalent to īc(ere) to strike with a weapon + -tus suffix of v. action
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Parts of speech for Ictic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ictic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.