thymic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈθaɪmɪk/
KK: /ˈθaɪmɪk/
adjective
Definition
Related to the thymus, a small organ in the body that is important for the immune system.
Example
The thymic tissue plays a crucial role in the development of T-cells.
Conversation
Have you ever tried cooking with thymic herbs?
No, I haven't! What do you mean by that?
I mean, herbs like thyme can really enhance the flavor of dishes.
That sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a try next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thyme
thymic
thymus
Antonyms
nonthymic
unrelated
dissimilar
Root Explanation
Thymic → It is derived from "thymus" (from Greek "thumos", meaning spirit or soul) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "thymic" refers to something that is related to the thymus gland, which is associated with the immune system and development of T-cells.
Memory Tip
Think of the thymus as the 'spirit' of the immune system, and remember that 'thymic' means pertaining to this important gland.
Visually Confused Words
athymic
rhymic
hymnic
etymic
chymic