Attic word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "attic" word

[noun] (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
[noun] floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
[noun] informal terms for a human head
[noun] the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens
[adjective] of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times; "Attic Greek"

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\At"tic\, a. [L. Atticus, Gr. ?.] Of or pertaining to Attica, in Greece, or to Athens, its principal city; marked by such qualities as were characteristic of the Athenians; classical; refined. {Attic base} (Arch.), a peculiar form of molded base for a column or pilaster, described by Vitruvius, applied under the Roman Empire to the Ionic and Corinthian and ``Roman Doric'' orders, and imitated by the architects of the Renaissance. {Attic faith}, inviolable faith. {Attic purity}, special purity of language. {Attic salt}, {Attic wit}, a poignant, delicate wit, peculiar to the Athenians. {Attic story}. See {Attic}, n. {Attic style}, a style pure and elegant.
\At"tic\, n. [In sense
(a) from F. attique, orig. meaning Attic. See {Attic}, a.] 1. (Arch.)
(a) A low story above the main order or orders of a facade, in the classical styles; -- a term introduced in the 17th century. Hence:
(b) A room or rooms behind that part of the exterior; all the rooms immediately below the roof. 2. An Athenian; an Athenian author.

Synonyms for attic

bean, bonce, Classical Greek, dome, garret, loft, noggin, noodle

Related terms: archives, commonplace, direct, droll, dump, exchequer, glory hole, homely, humorous, in good taste, keen-witted, locker, magazine, of quality, pointed, polished, prosy, pure, smart, tank, unobtrusive, vat

The fun area, different aproach to word »attic«

Let's analyse "attic" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: CITTA. Average typing speed for these characters is 1340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- - - .. -.-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: attic: 1 + 9 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: attic: 1 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 3 = 17, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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