-zoic

See also: zoic

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ζωϊκός (zōïkós), from ζῷον (zôion, “animal”).

Suffix

-zoic

Relating to some specified form of animal existence
Relating to some specified geologic period

Usage notes

Some words (e.g. benzoic) are derived from oic.

Derived terms

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