formic
English edit
Etymology edit
Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) + -ic.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
formic (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to ants.
- (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to or derived from formic acid (or from methane).
Synonyms edit
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
antly — see antly
Romanian edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from French formique.
Adjective edit
formic m or n (feminine singular formică, masculine plural formici, feminine and neuter plural formice)
Declension edit
Declension of formic
singular | plural | ||||||
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masculine | neuter | feminine | masculine | neuter | feminine | ||
nominative/ accusative |
indefinite | formic | formică | formici | formice | ||
definite | formicul | formica | formicii | formicele | |||
genitive/ dative |
indefinite | formic | formice | formici | formice | ||
definite | formicului | formicei | formicilor | formicelor |