About The Word Atonic
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Atonic
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What's The Definition Of Atonic?
[adj] used of syllables; "an atonic syllable carries no stress"
[adj] characterized by a lack of tonus Synonyms | Synonyms for Atonic: unaccented Related Terms | Find terms related to Atonic: See Also | Atonic In Webster's Dictionary \A*ton"ic\, a. [Cf. F. atonique. See {Atony}.]
1. (Med.) Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy;
as, an atonic disease.
2. (Gram.) Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.
3. Destitute of tone vocality; surd. --Rush.
\A*ton"ic\, n. 1. (Gram.) A word that has no accent. 2. An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing. --Rush. 3. (Med.) A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation. --Dunglison. |
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