-itic

1. a combination of -ite ¹ and -ic, used to form adjectives from nouns ending in -ite:

   Semitic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -itic¹

< Latin -iticus < Greek -itikos, equivalent to -it ( ēs ) -ite ¹ + -ikos -ic; in some words representing French -itique < Latin < Greek, as above

Example Sentences

On a molecular level, Zhan’s new compound, dubbed ITIC, looked like an extended Olympic symbol with extra rings, and it did both jobs well, first absorbing red and infrared light and then transporting electrons once excitons split.

From Science Magazine

But chemists around the globe quickly began to tweak ITIC’s structure, producing improved versions.

From Science Magazine

On Wednesday, about two dozen trade groups met at the offices of the National Retail Federation to confer on the administration’s China plans and to consider joint action, said Naomi Wilson, the ITIC’s director of global policy.

From Wall Street Journal

But, said the ITIC, weakening encryption in a bid to help the "good guys" was a mistake.

From BBC

"Weakening security with the aim of advancing security simply does not make sense," said the ITIC.

From BBC