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attic

at·tic

UK/ˈætɪk/ US/ˈæɾɪk/ fairly common slang
noun (4) adjective (1)

noun

1.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

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(architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof

adjective

1.

of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times

  • “Attic Greek”

Origin

From Latin Atticus, from Ancient Greek Ἀττικός (Attikós), from some Pre-Greek demonym or toponym for Athens and its hinterland of Attica + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic: forming adjectives”). Equivalent to a modified and clipped Athens + -ic. Doublet of Atticus.

Phrases

  • attic door
  • attic ladder
  • squirrels in the attic
  • toys in the attic

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