| a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to Attica, in Greece, or to Athens, its principal city; marked by such qualities as were characteristic of the Athenians; classical; refined.
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| n. | 1. | (Arch.) A low story above the main order or orders of a facade, in the classical styles; - a term introduced in the 17th century. Hence: | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | An Athenian; an Athenian author. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noun | 1. | attic - floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage |
| 2. | Attic - the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens Synonyms: Classical Greek | |
| 3. | attic - informal terms for a human head | |
| 4. | attic - (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof | |
| Adj. | 1. | Attic - of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times; "Attic Greek" |
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