ceramics
UK: sɪˈræmɪks | US: səˈræmɪks
n. 1. The art or technology of making objects from clay and other materials by firing them at high temperatures.
n. 2. Objects made from such materials, e.g., pottery, tiles, or figurines.
ceramics = ceram<clay> + ics<study or art of>
- ceram (from Greek keramos, meaning "potter's clay" or "pottery")
- ics (suffix denoting a field of study or art, from Greek -ika)
Etymology Origin:
The word ceramics traces back to Greek keramikos ("of pottery"), derived from keramos ("clay"). The suffix -ics was later added in English to denote the scientific or artistic discipline. The term reflects the ancient practice of shaping and firing clay—a craft central to human civilization since the Neolithic era.
The museum exhibits ancient Greek ceramics with intricate designs.
Modern ceramics are used in aerospace engineering due to their heat resistance.
She studied ceramics to master the art of porcelain making.
The workshop teaches techniques for glazing ceramics.
Archaeologists analyzed the ceramics to date the settlement.