Heroistic

/ˌhɛroʊˈɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Characteristic of or relating to heroes or heroism; having the nature or qualities of a hero.

Etymology

From heroism plus -ic (from Greek -ikos), creating an adjective meaning 'of or relating to' the root concept.

Kelly Says

Heroistic is rare compared to heroic, but it shows how English lets you combine morphemes in multiple ways—-ic and -istic both work, but one becomes the standard and the other fades out.

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