French · suffix
-ique
pertaining to
Words sharing this root
aceticRelating to vinegar or the acid that gives it its sour taste.artisticRelating to art or showing creative skill and imagination.caloricRelating to heat energy.gastronomicRelating to food, cooking, and dining.histrionicCharacterized by theatrical acting or expression.hygienicClean in a way that helps prevent disease.oceanicRelating to or resembling the ocean.orthopedicRelating to the treatment or support of bones, joints, and muscles.phosphoricRelating to or containing phosphorus, especially in acids.romanticGuided by emotional imagination and ideals.uricRelating to uric acid, a waste substance produced by the body.volcanicRelating to volcanoes and their eruptions.