I. ə̇nˈkȯstik, (ˈ)en|k-, -tēk adjective
Etymology: Latin encausticus, from Greek enkaustikos, from enkaustos painted in encaustic (from enkaiein to burn in, paint in encaustic, from en- en- (II) + kaiein to burn) + -ikos -ic — more at caustic
: of or relating to encaustic
the encaustic method
an encaustic picture
• en·caus·ti·cal·ly -tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li adverb
II. noun
1. : a paint mixed with melted beeswax and after application fixed by heat
2. : the method involving the use of encaustic ; also : a picture produced by this method