ICS

International College of Surgeons.

Definition for ICS (2 of 2)

-ics

a suffix of nouns that denote a body of facts, knowledge, principles, etc., usually corresponding to adjectives ending in -ic or -ical: ethics; physics; politics; tactics.

Origin of -ics

plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica (<Greek -ika, neuter plural of -ikos), as in rhētórica (plural) rhetoric book

grammar notes for -ics

Nouns ending in -ics that name fields of study, sciences, arts, professions, or the like are usually not preceded by an article and are used with a singular verb: Acoustics (the science) deals with sound. Politics (the art of government) fascinates me. In certain uses, often when preceded by a determiner like the, his, her, or their, most of these nouns can take a plural verb: The acoustics (the sound-reflecting qualities) of the hall are splendid. Their politics (political opinions) have antagonized everyone.

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British Dictionary definitions for ICS (1 of 2)

ICS

abbreviation for

Indian Civil Service

British Dictionary definitions for ICS (2 of 2)

-ics

suffix forming nouns (functioning as singular)

indicating a science, art, or matters relating to a particular subjectaeronautics; politics

indicating certain activities or practicesacrobatics

Word Origin for -ics

plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica, from Greek -ika, as in mathēmatika mathematics

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Medical definitions for ICS

-ics

suff.

Science; art; study; knowledge; skill:pharmaceutics.

Actions, activities, or practices of:macrobiotics.

单词	ics
释义	ICS International College of Surgeons. Definition for ICS (2 of 2) -ics a suffix of nouns that denote a body of facts, knowledge, principles, etc., usually corresponding to adjectives ending in -ic or -ical: ethics; physics; politics; tactics. Origin of -ics plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica (<Greek -ika, neuter plural of -ikos), as in rhētórica (plural) rhetoric book grammar notes for -ics Nouns ending in -ics that name fields of study, sciences, arts, professions, or the like are usually not preceded by an article and are used with a singular verb: Acoustics (the science) deals with sound. Politics (the art of government) fascinates me. In certain uses, often when preceded by a determiner like the, his, her, or their, most of these nouns can take a plural verb: The acoustics (the sound-reflecting qualities) of the hall are splendid. Their politics (political opinions) have antagonized everyone. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for ICS (1 of 2) ICS abbreviation for Indian Civil Service British Dictionary definitions for ICS (2 of 2) -ics suffix forming nouns (functioning as singular) indicating a science, art, or matters relating to a particular subjectaeronautics; politics indicating certain activities or practicesacrobatics Word Origin for -ics plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica, from Greek -ika, as in mathēmatika mathematics Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for ICS -ics suff. Science; art; study; knowledge; skill:pharmaceutics. Actions, activities, or practices of:macrobiotics. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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