English word whimsical comes from English -ical, English whimsy
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ical | English (en) | Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| whimsy | English (en) | (mining) A whim (capstan or vertical drum).. A jigsaw puzzle piece that has been cut into a recognizable shape, as if on a whim; often the shape is representative of the theme of the image used for the puzzle.. A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.. An impulsive, illogical or capricious character. (transitive) To fill with whimsies or whims; to make fantastic; to craze. |
| whimsical | English (en) | Given to whimsy. |