histic Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɪs.tɪk/
What Does Histic Mean?
Histic is used as an adjective meaning Relating to the tissues of the body. It is also used to mean Being or relating to a soil horizon consisting of saturated organic material.
Word Facts for Histic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɪs.tɪk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Histic Definition (Adjective)
- Relating to the tissues of the body.
- Being or relating to a soil horizon consisting of saturated organic material.
Synonyms of Histic
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Histic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
histic (not comparable)
Origin of Histic
19th century. From French histique, from Ancient Greek ἱστός (histós, “web”). By surface analysis, histo- + -ic.
How Do You Say Histic?
You say histic as /ˈhɪs.tɪk/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hɪs).