antic

Meanings

• prefix

  Used as a prefix to indicate opposition or counteraction.

  - "anticlimax"
  - "antidote"
  - "antagonist"

• noun

  Used as a noun to describe someone who opposes or performs acts of m mockery or ridicule.

  - "The class clown was an antic in school."
  - "He played the antic to get a laugh from the audience."

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Synonyms

antiquated , disused , outdated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antic
mantic , panicky , vatic

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Variants

List of all variants of antic that leads to same result
antic , antics , antically

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Etymology

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From Latin anticus, meaning 'opposite' or 'before'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'antic' is also used in the field of music to describe a type of dance or musical composition. In medieval Europe, 'antics' referred to wild, uncontrolled dancing.

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Related Concepts

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1. anticlimax: A situation or event that is less exciting or less significant than what was expected or anticipated.

2. antidote: A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison or toxin.

3. antagonist: A person who opposes or is hostile to someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'antic' has been used to describe characters who act as foils or opposites to other characters. In art, the term 'antic' can refer to the use of grotesque or comical elements to provoke laughter or amusement.

How to Memorize "antic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting in an opposite or mocking way to remember the prefix 'antic'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the prefix 'antic' with the concept of opposition or counteraction to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opposites Attract' to remember that 'antic' means 'opposite'.

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