ikos

Ikos is a term with multiple meanings. In linguistics and onomastics, it is most widely recognized as the transliteration of the Greek suffix -ικός (-ikós), used to form adjectives and nouns from stems to indicate "pertaining to" or "characteristic of" a root.

In Modern Greek, the suffix -ικός is common in everyday vocabulary. Examples include πολιτικός (politikós, political), ιστορικός (istorikós, historical), and οικονομικός (oikonomikós, economic). The same suffix appears in various Greek-derived terms and in transliterated forms across fields such as science, law, and culture.

Uppercase IKOS is also used as an acronym or brand name. Entities that choose IKOS as a designation may span several sectors, including technology, logistics, education, and research. Because it is not unique, the intended reference must be clarified by additional context (for example, the organization’s full name or field).

Ikos may further appear as a given name, surname, or geographic place name in some languages, though such uses are less widespread and vary by region.