Social Security's full-benefit retirement age is increasing gradually because of legislation passed by Congress in 1983. Traditionally, the full benefit age was 65, and early retirement benefits were first available at age 62, with a permanent reduction to 80 percent of the full benefit amount.
(Äâ²mÄ­k). adj. Of or relating to phenomena considered as meaningful structural units within a system such as a language or culture. [From (phon)emic .]. eâ²miÂ·calÂ·ly adv. (Ëi mÉªk). adj.
Definition of etic : of, relating to, or involving analysis of cultural phenomena from the perspective of one who does not participate in the culture being studied â compare emic new! Time Traveler