-otic

an adjective suffix of Greek origin, often corresponding to nouns ending in -osis, denoting a relationship to an action, process, state, or condition indicated by the preceding element: hypnotic; neurotic. See also -tic.

Origin of -otic

From the Greek suffix -ōtikos

Words nearby -otic

-ory, -ose, -osis, -ota, -ote, -otic, -our, -ous, -oyl, -pagus, -para

British Dictionary definitions for -otic

-otic

suffix forming adjectives

relating to or affected by sclerotic
causing narcotic

Word Origin for -otic

from Greek -ōtikos

Medical definitions for -otic

-otic

suff.

Of, relating to, or characterized by a specified condition or process:anabiotic.
Having a specified disease or abnormal condition:epizootic.
Characterized by an increase or formation of a specified kind:leukocytotic.