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Frederic

Frederic (name) means a male first name of Germanic origin, a French-style spelling variant of Frederick. Example: “The composer Frederic Chopin was born in Poland in 1810.”

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A male first name of Germanic origin, a French-style spelling variant of Frederick.

"The composer Frederic Chopin was born in Poland in 1810."

How to use Frederic

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In plain EnglishA spelling of Frederick influenced by French, missing the final "k".

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Rhymes for Frederic

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What does “Frederic” mean?

The word “Frederic” means a male first name of Germanic origin, a French-style spelling variant of Frederick. In plain terms, a spelling of Frederick influenced by French, missing the final "k".

How do you use “Frederic” in a sentence?

Here is “Frederic” used in a sentence: “The composer Frederic Chopin was born in Poland in 1810.”

What part of speech is “Frederic”?

“Frederic” is a name.

Is “Frederic” a common word?

“Frederic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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