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1. (adj.) atonic
not accented.
2. atonic
characterized by atony.
3. (n.) atonic
an unaccented word, syllable, or sound.
Etymology: (1720–30)
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| Definition of 'atonic' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) atonic
characterized by a lack of tonus
2. (adj) atonic, unaccented
used of syllables
"an atonic syllable carries no stress"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) atonic
characterized by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease
2. (adj) atonic
unaccented; as, an atonic syllable
3. (adj) atonic
destitute of tone vocality; surd
4. (noun) atonic
a word that has no accent
5. (noun) atonic
an element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing
6. (noun) atonic
a remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation
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