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tic definition

tic (tik)

noun

  1. any involuntary, regularly repeated, spasmodic contraction of a muscle, generally of neurotic origin
  2. tic douloureux

Etymology: Fr < ?

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tic Synonyms

tic

n.

twitch, spasm, jerk, contraction; see fit 1.


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tic Usage Examples

Possessives

  • S: The Clients Quote: " We were referred to the tic ' s Media Vault through a friend who was always singing its praises.

Converse of object

  • approach: Support Founder, Wasim Khan approached the tic ' s Media Vault with a view to creating a web presence for the company.

Adjective modifier

  • stylistic: He writes clearly enough to be able to abandon this stylistic tic.

Modifies a noun

  • tac: My mate also managed to get a tic tac stuck up his nose.

Noun used with modifier

  • motor: They are not used in people who have motor tics, whose brothers or sisters have tics or a family history of Tourettes syndrome.
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