Attic

Pronunciation: /ˈætɪk/

Definitions of Attic

noun a room or space immediately below the roof of a building

Example Sentences

A1 The attic is where we store old clothes and Christmas decorations.

A2 I found an old chest in the attic filled with family photos.

B1 We are converting the attic into a spare bedroom for guests.

B2 The attic has a musty smell from years of neglect.

C1 The attic was filled with antique furniture and collectibles.

C2 The attic offers a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.

adjective relating to or characteristic of ancient Attica or Athens in Greece

Example Sentences

A1 The attic storage space was dusty and filled with old boxes.

A2 She found a hidden attic room in the old house.

B1 The attic insulation needed to be replaced to improve energy efficiency.

B2 The attic conversion added extra living space to the house.

C1 The attic apartment had a beautiful view of the city skyline.

C2 The attic renovation project was completed under budget and ahead of schedule.

Examples of Attic in a Sentence

formal The family keeps old heirlooms stored in the attic.

informal I found some cool stuff in the attic.

slang Let's hide out in the attic and avoid doing chores.

figurative The solution to the problem was hiding in the attic of my mind.

Grammatical Forms of Attic

• past tense: atticed
• plural: Attics
• comparative: more Attic
• superlative: most Attic
• present tense: Attic
• future tense: will Attic
• perfect tense: have Atticed
• continuous tense: is Atticing
• singular: Attic
• positive degree: Attic
• infinitive: to Attic
• gerund: Atticing
• participle: Atticing

Origin and Evolution of Attic

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin/Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Attic' originates from the Latin word 'Atticus', which was derived from the Greek word 'Attikos' meaning 'of Attica'. Attica was a region in ancient Greece, known for its cultural and intellectual achievements.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to things related to Attica, the term 'Attic' later came to be associated with a style of architecture characterized by simplicity and elegance. It has also been used to describe a type of dialect spoken in ancient Athens and eventually evolved to refer to a type of room or space in a house.