Definition

Relating to or derived from vinyl, a type of plastic material often used in products like records, flooring, and upholstery.

Example

The vinylic material used in the flooring is both durable and easy to clean.

Conversation

I just got a new record player that plays vinylic records.

That sounds awesome! I've always wanted one of those.

Yeah, the sound quality is so much better than digital.

Definitely! There's something special about listening to vinylic music.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vinylic → It is formed from "vinyl" (from Latin "vinum", meaning wine) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "vinylic" refers to something that is related to or derived from vinyl, which is originally associated with the term for wine due to the chemical structure resembling that of certain compounds found in wine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vinyl' being related to 'wine' ('vinum') and the '-ic' meaning pertaining to it, so 'vinylic' means pertaining to vinyl.

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