Core Suffix

These are pages that use the -core suffix.

What does the -core suffix mean?[]

The word "core" comes from the French word coeur, meaning heart. However, the use of core as a suffix comes from the word "hardcore", meaning "an irreducible nucleus or residuum; also a stubborn or unyielding minority."

In Internet Aesthetics[]

In internet aesthetics, the -core suffix is used to enlighten a defining feature. For example cottage life in Cottagecore, dream-like imagery in Dreamcore, or witchcraft in Witchcore.

In Musical Genres[]

In music genres, the -core suffix has been used for a longer time. It often appears on genres related to Hardcore Techno (such as Breakcore, Lolicore, and Artcore) or Hardcore Punk (like Emocore).