isch — meaning in English

English meaning

• Ian name A male given name from Scottish Gaelic Eòin, equivalent to English John.
• IC phrase Informal shorthand for "I see," used in texting or chat to acknowledge something.
• ish adverb (informal) Somewhat, roughly, or approximately.

Senses

isch is used for these senses in English:

• ian (as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.
• ic (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).
• ish (of adjectives from roots of proper nouns denoting names of nations or regions) Of, belonging, or relating to (a nationality, place, language or similar association with something).

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