English Explanatory Dictionary

atonic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. unstressed
  2. not having tone (pitch)
  3. Lacking muscle tone.
  4. Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy.
noun
  1. A sound with lack of tone or vocality.

Pronunciation

/eɪˈtɒnɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-atonic.wav

Word forms

atonic more atonic most atonic atonics

Etymology

From a- + tonic.

Related words

atonal

Derived words

atonia atonically atonicity atony
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