comic
UK[ˈkɒmɪk]US[ˈkɑːmɪk]
adj
causing laughter or amusement; funny
n
a professional entertainer who tells jokes and performs comedy
n
a magazine containing stories told through a series of drawings
Etymology
the word 'comic' entered english in the late 16th century from latin 'comicus', which itself derived from greek 'kōmikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to comedy'. the greek root is 'kōmos', referring to a revel, festival, or merrymaking, a concept central to ancient greek comedy as a dramatic genre. the semantic journey moved from the specific context of a festive performance to the general quality of being funny, and later to describe a performer or a pictorial narrative format designed to amuse.
Analysis
the word is a simplex loanword from latin via greek. it is not productively formed from smaller, recognizable english morphemes in its current spelling.
Examples
the play had many comic moments that had the audience roaring with laughter.
the famous comic delivered a brilliant set about everyday life.
he spent the afternoon reading his favorite superhero comic.