co·me·dic

[kuh-mee-dik, -med-ik]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of comedy.
Also, co·me·di·cal.


Origin:
1630–40; < Latin cōmoedicus < Greek kōmōidikós, equivalent to kōmōid(ía) comedy + -ikos -ic

co·me·di·cal·ly, adverb

comedic, comic, comical.
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comedic (kəˈmiːdɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to comedy

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Comedic is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Word Origin & History

comedic
1630s, from L. comoedicus, from Gk. komoidikos "pertaining to comedy," from komoidia (see comedy).
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Example sentences
They bring pitch perfect comedic timing and some wit and wisdom to the mix.
The comedic element of these videos brings your guard down a bit and helps you
  remember that these are people being abused.
Sing and/or dance during dramatic or comedic performances.
Not everyone can recognise satire or comedic exaggeration when they see it.
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