octopic en · ADJ
Etymology
From octopus + -ic.
Meanings
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Of, pertaining to, or resembling an octopus; octopuslike.
This is another of the many branches ... which ... has now become almost octopic in its range, touching on subjects of sociology, and even including economics within its grasp.
1911, Australasian Medical Association, Australasian Medical Gazette, volume 30, page 572:
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(alt-of, misspelling) Misspelling of ectopic.
alt of ectopic
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most octopic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more octopic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |