Ceramic
/səˈræm.ɪk/noun
Relating to objects made from clay and hardened by heat.
Did you know?In ancient times, ceramics were often used in rituals, believed to carry the essence of the earth and the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κεραμικός (keramikós)
“Pertaining to pottery or clay work.”
Middle French
French
céramique
“Art of making pottery.”
16th Century
Latin
ceramica
“The art of making earthenware.”
Modern English
English
ceramic
“A term for products made from clay, often used in art and utility.”