comic

Definitions


[ˈkɒmɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- causing or meant to cause laughter
(e.g: a comic monologue)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek kōmikos, from kōmos ‘revel’


[ˈkɒmɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a comedian
(e.g: he is training as a stand-up comic)

- a periodical containing comic strips, intended chiefly for children
(e.g: the shop sold newspapers and children's comics)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek kōmikos, from kōmos ‘revel’




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