1. of or derived from acrylic acid. -noun 2. acrylic fiber. 3.
acrylic resin. 4. a paint, prepared esp. for artists, in which an
acrylic resin serves as a vehicle. 5. a painting done with this
type of paint: She sold several acrylics during the show. ----
[Origin: 1855-60; acr(olein) + -yl + -ic]