Definitions for phatic

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phatic phat·ic

Spelling: [fat-ik]

IPA: /ˈfæt ɪk/

Phatic is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 122 anagrams from letters in phatic (achipt).

Definitions for phatic

adjective

1. denoting speech used to express or create an atmosphere of shared feelings, goodwill, or sociability rather than to impart information:

Origin of phatic

1923; probably Greek phat(ós) spoken, capable of being spoken (verbid of phánai to speak; cf. prophet) + -ic; coined (in phrase phatic commu