Definition of "-ics" []

Science, art, study, or knowledge of, or skill in: photonics. (suffix)
Actions, activities, or practices of: athletics. (suffix)
Qualities or operations of: mechanics. (suffix)

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Use "-ics" in a sentence

"The distinction is embodied in all the words that end in -ics: ethics, politics, esthetics, mathematics."

Words like "-ics"

-ic

-logy