ictal, ictic
(adjective) of or relating to a seizure or convulsion
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ictic (not comparable)
Pertaining to, or caused by, a blow; sudden; abrupt.
(poetry) of a syllable in verse, carrying the beat.
Source: Wiktionary
Ic"tic, a. Etym: [L. ictus blow.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or caused by, a blow; sudden; abrupt. [R.] H. Bushnell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
