-clin·ic \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective combining form Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary -clin- (from Greek -klinēs leaning, bending, from klinein to lean) + -ic 1.: inclining : dipping < isoclinic > 2.: having (a certain number of) oblique intersections of the axes < monoclinic > < triclinic > 3.: -clinous II < matroclinic >