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sīc

[ˈsiːk]

adv

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. yes, indeed (If answering a question)
  2. thus, so, like this, in this way
  3. thus
  4. An adverb used to describe how something is done or to agree with a previous statement. It means in this manner or yes.
Examples

Ut ager, quamvīs fertilis, sine cultūrā frūctuōsus esse nōn potest, sīc sine doctrīnā animus.

Just as the field, however fertile, without cultivation cannot be fruitful, likewise the soul without education.

Pronunciationˈsiːk

Part of speechadv

Usage noteIt is frequently used to compare two situations.

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