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mic Meaning & Definition

/ˈmaɪk/

What Does Mic Mean?

As a symbol, mic means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Mi'kmaq. As a noun, it means Alternative form of mike (“microphone”). As a verb, it means Alternative form of mike.

Word Facts for Mic

Part of speechsymbol, noun, verb
Pronunciation//ˈmaɪk//
Syllables1
Pluralmics
Verb formsmics, micing, miced

Mic Definition (Symbol)

  1. ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Mi'kmaq.

Mic as a Noun

  1. Alternative form of mike (“microphone”).

Mic as a Verb

  1. Alternative form of mike.

    If we add the drum kit, we'll have to mic the orchestra.

Noun

  1. A microfarad.

Noun

  1. Alternative form of mike

Synonyms of Mic

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Antonyms of Mic

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Mic in a Sentence

If we add the drum kit, we'll have to mic the orchestra.

Word Forms & Grammar

mic (plural mics)

mic (third-person singular simple present mics or mic's, present participle micing or mic'ing, simple past and past participle miced or mic'd or mic'ed)

Words That Rhyme With Mic

Origin of Mic

Origin 1: Clipping of microphone. Attested since 1961.

Origin 2: Clipping of microfarad.

Mic Pronunciation

Mic is pronounced //ˈmaɪk// and has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Mic

Is mic a symbol or a noun?

Mic is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is the plural of mic?

The plural of mic is mics.

What is the past tense of mic?

The past tense of mic is miced. The present participle is micing.

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