Dictionary
phonic
adjective pho·nic \ˈfä-nik also ˈfō-\
linguistics : of or relating to speech sounds or phonics
Full Definition of PHONIC
1
: of, relating to, or producing sound : acoustic
2
a : of or relating to the sounds of speech b : of or relating to phonics
— pho·ni·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PHONIC
1823
Medical Dictionary
phonic
adjective pho·nic \ˈfän-ik, except 2b also ˈfō-nik\
Medical Definition of PHONIC
1
: of, relating to, or producing sound
2
a : of or relating to the sounds of speech b : of or relating to phonics
—pho·ni·cal·ly \-(ə-)lē\ adverb
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