'monarchic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monarkhikos', where 'monos' meant 'single' and 'arkhein' meant 'to rule'.

'monarchic' changed from Greek 'monarkhikos' to Latin 'monarchicus', then entered Middle English (as 'monarchic'/'monarchical') and eventually became the modern English word 'monarchic'.

Initially, it meant 'relating to sole rule or a single ruler', but over time it evolved into the broader modern meaning 'relating to monarchy or a monarch'.