English Explanatory Dictionary

agonic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lacking an angle.
  2. Having a magnetic deviation of zero.
  3. Synonym of agonal.
noun
  1. Synonym of agonic line.
adj
  1. Characterized by agony.
  2. Of a mode of social interaction based on threats, displays of power, or inducements of anxiety.
  3. Occurring shortly before death; agonal.

Pronunciation

/əˈɡɒnɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-agonic1.wav /əˈɡɑnik/ /ˈæɡənik/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-agonic2.wav

Word forms

agonic agonics

Etymology

From a- + gonio- + -ic.

Synonyms

agonal agonic line

Antonyms

hedonic

Related words

isogonic agon agonise agonize agonising agonizing agonisingly agonizingly agonist agonizer agonous agony antagonise antagonize antagoniser antagonizer antagonist protagonist

Derived words

agonic line preagonic agonically agonical
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