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heroics.

The actions of a hero.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪks/

  1. The actions of a hero.

    plural · plural-only

  2. Emergency intervention to save a patient's life.

    US · plural · plural-only

  3. Extravagant phrases; bombast.

    dated · plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English hero Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English heroics From hero + -ics.

noun/hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪks/

  1. plural of heroic

    form-of · plural
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English hero Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English heroics From hero + -ics.

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