nomic

1 of 3

adjective (1)

nom·​ic

ˈnämik,

ˈnōm-

: relating to a musical nome

nomic

2 of 3

adjective (2)

"

1

: having the general force of natural law : generally valid

a nomic statement

2

a

: customary, ordinary, conventional

b

of spelling : orthographic, nonphonetic

nomic

3 of 3

noun

no·​mic

ˈnōmik

plural -s

: near-print

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Greek nomos nome, melody, custom + English -ic

Adjective (2)

Greek nomikos, from nomos usage, custom, law + -ikos -ic

Noun

no metal in composition

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