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- [roo-nik]
- /ˈru nɪk/
- /ruːn/
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- [roo-nik]
- /ˈru nɪk/
Definitions of runic word
- adjective runic consisting of or set down in runes: runic inscriptions. 1
- adjective runic having some secret or mysterious meaning: runic rhyme. 1
- adjective runic (of ornamental knots, figures, etc.) of an interlaced form seen on ancient monuments, metalwork, etc., of the northern European peoples. 1
- adjective runic of the ancient Scandinavian class or type, as literature or poetry. 1
- adjective runic relating to runes 1
- noun Definition of runic in Technology (jargon) Obscure, consisting of runes. 1
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Origin of runic
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; rune1 + -ic
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Parts of speech for Runic
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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runic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.
runic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for runic
adj runic
- demoniac — of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic
- magical — produced by or as if by magic: The change in the appearance of the room was magical.
- necromantic — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
adjective runic
- conjuring — the performance of tricks that appear to defy natural laws
- ensorcelled — Simple past tense and past participle of ensorcell.
- entranced — Held at attention, as if by magic.
- witching — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
- witchlike — Resembling a witch or some aspect of one.
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