Definition

Relating to or made up of small chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Example

The scientist studied the peptidic bonds that hold the protein structure together.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new peptidic supplements everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I read that they can help with muscle recovery after workouts.

I’m really curious if they actually work as well as they say, though.

Me too! It would be great to see some real results from those peptidic products.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Peptidic → It is formed from "peptide" (from Greek "peptidos", meaning digested or assimilated) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "peptidic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of peptides, which are short chains of amino acids.

Memory Tip

Think of 'peptide' as something that is 'related to digestion' ('peptidos') and remember that 'peptidic' means pertaining to peptides.

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