-ica

Etymology
From, neuter plural of.

Note that etymologically this is not +, as  is the English form, having dropped the , though adding an -a to an English word ending in -ic does produce a superficial etymologically.

Suffix

 * 1) a collection of things that relate to a specific place, person, theme, etc.

Usage notes
Rarely used; and  are more common.

Etymology
Borrowed from, , , /, , all ultimately from , from.

Suffix

 * 1) ; -ics

Usage notes

 * The stressed syllable in words formed with is the antepenult, i.e. the syllable prior to the suffix.
 * A corresponding nominal suffix denoting a person occupied with the particular science or study is while the corresponding adjectival suffix is.

Etymology
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Etymology
, from.

Etymology
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