'comic' originates from the Greek word 'kōmikos,' which is derived from 'kōmos,' meaning 'revel' or 'merrymaking.'

'kōmikos' transformed into the Latin word 'comicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'comic.'

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to comedy or revelry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'funny or humorous.'