histic

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/ˈhɪs.tɪk/

adjective

Relating to the tissues of the body.

OriginFrench histique ← Ancient Greek ἱστός →
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Meanings

adjectivehistic (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineRelating to the tissues of the body.
  2. not comparablesoil scienceBeing or relating to a soil horizon consisting of saturated organic material.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἱστός“web”
  2. Frenchhistique
  3. Englishhistic

19th century. From French histique, from Ancient Greek ἱστός (histós, “web”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

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Cite this entry
APA

histic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/histic

MLA

“histic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/histic. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “histic,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/histic.

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