is -ic meaning relating to

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Yes, the suffix "-ic" is commonly used in English to mean "relating to" or "pertaining to." It is often added to nouns to form adjectives. For example:

  • Historic: relating to history.
  • Biologic: relating to biology.
  • Athletic: relating to athletics or sports.

In general, when you see "-ic" at the end of a word, it indicates a connection to the root noun from which it is derived.