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Definitions for atonic
əˈtɒn ɪk, eɪˈtɒn-aton·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
atonicadjective
characterized by a lack of tonus
atonic, unaccentedadjective
used of syllables
"an atonic syllable carries no stress"
Wiktionary
atonicadjective
Referring to a syllable or sound that is spoken without accent or stress.
atonicadjective
Lacking muscle tone.
Webster Dictionary
Atonicadjective
characterized by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease
Atonicadjective
unaccented; as, an atonic syllable
Atonicadjective
destitute of tone vocality; surd
Atonicnoun
a word that has no accent
Atonicnoun
an element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing
Atonicnoun
a remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation
Etymology: [Cf. F. atonique. See Atony.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of atonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of atonic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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