English dictionary
tonic
/'t/A/n/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
ExamplesA tonic reflex.
Tonic muscle contraction.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
Synonyms tonalSource: WordNet 3.0
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used of syllables
ExamplesA tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or relating to tones or sounds; specifically <i>(Phon.)</i>, applied to, or distingshing, a speech sound made with tone unmixed and undimmed by obstruction, such sounds, namely, the vowels and diphthongs, being so called by Dr. James Rush (1833) " from their forming the purest and most plastic material of intonation."
Source: webster1913
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Characterized by continuous muscular contraction; as, <i>tonic</i> convulsions.
Source: webster1913
noun
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lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
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a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
ExamplesIn New England they call sodas tonics.
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(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
Synonyms keynoteSource: WordNet 3.0
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a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Synonyms restorativeSource: WordNet 3.0
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A tonic element or letter; a vowel or a diphthong.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
ExamplesTonic harmony.
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imparting vitality and energy
Source: WordNet 3.0