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Definition of folic

folic

/ˈfoʊ.lɪk/
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folic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

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Relating to, derived from, or designating folic acid (a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex abundantly found in green leafy vegetables).

Example

"Doctors routinely recommend taking folic acid supplements before and during early pregnancy to support healthy fetal development."

Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in the chemical compound name 'folic acid' (a B vitamin essential for cell growth and reproduction).

• Rhymes for folic

• Nearby Words

foley
foliage
foliaged
folic
folio
folk
folkdance

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s from the Latin word 'folium' (meaning 'leaf') and the chemical suffix '-ic', because the vitamin was first isolated from spinach leaves.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Folic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/folic
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