Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ics
Suffix
/ɪks/
Definition
A suffix forming nouns that often indicate a field of study or a branch of knowledge.
Examples
- Mathematics (the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns)
- Physics (the science of matter and energy)
- Economics (the study of how goods and services are produced and consumed)
Meaning
The term ‘ics’ is used to denote the sciences or disciplines that focus on a certain subject. It is commonly used to form nouns denoting areas of study in the academic world.
Synonyms
- -logy (as in biology, psychology)
- -ics (as in linguistics, politics)
- field (as in field of study)
