The affix "ic" typically does not indicate an action on its own. Instead, it is a suffix used to form adjectives, meaning "pertaining to" or "related to." For example, in words like "historic" or "poetic," the "ic" suffix describes a characteristic rather than implying an action.
If you're looking for a suffix that indicates an action, you might consider "-ate" (as in "activate"), "-ize" (as in "organize"), or "-ify" (as in "beautify"). These suffixes often help form verbs that denote actions.
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