English word heroic comes from English hero, English -ic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| hero | English (eng) | (US) A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.. (food styling, chiefly, attributive) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.. (poker) The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: . Not to be confused with .. A role model.. Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary deeds.. [...] |
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| heroic | English (eng) | Courageous; displaying heroism.. Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble. |