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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby ICS

iconoscope, iconostasis, icosahedron, icositetrahedron, ICQ, ICS, ICSH, ICSI, ICT, icteric, icterus

Other definitions for ICS (2 of 2)

-ics

a suffix of nouns that denote a body of facts, knowledge, principles, etc., usually corresponding to adjectives ending in -ic or -ical: ethics; physics; politics; tactics.

Origin of -ics

Plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica (<Greek -ika, neuter plural of -ikos), as in rhētórica (plural) rhetoric book

grammar notes for -ics

Nouns ending in -ics that name fields of study, sciences, arts, professions, or the like are usually not preceded by an article and are used with a singular verb: Acoustics (the science) deals with sound. Politics (the art of government) fascinates me. In certain uses, often when preceded by a determiner like the, his, her, or their, most of these nouns can take a plural verb: The acoustics (the sound-reflecting qualities) of the hall are splendid. Their politics (political opinions) have antagonized everyone.

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How to use ICS in a sentence

Pneumat′ics, the science which treats of air and other elastic fluids or gases.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various
Strateget′ics, Strat′egy, generalship, or the art of conducting a campaign and manœuvring an army: artifice or finesse generally.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
Synonym′icon, a dictionary of synonymous words; Synonym′ics, synonymy.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
The vessels whose sole function is to remove particles of matter already deposited, are called Lym-phat´ics.
A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition)|Calvin Cutter

Hmat′ics, that branch of medical science concerned with the blood.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for ICS (1 of 2)

ICS

abbreviation for

Indian Civil Service

British Dictionary definitions for ICS (2 of 2)

-ics

suffix forming nouns (functioning as singular)

indicating a science, art, or matters relating to a particular subjectaeronautics; politics

indicating certain activities or practicesacrobatics

Word Origin for -ics

plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica, from Greek -ika, as in mathēmatika mathematics

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