Atonic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /eɪˈtɒnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Atonic is an adjective meaning (of a sound or syllable) unstressed.
Meaning
(of a sound or syllable) unstressed.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) not having tone (pitch)
- (pathology) Lacking muscle tone.
- (medicine) Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy.
- (phonetics, dated) A sound with lack of tone or vocality.
Example Sentences
an atonic disease
Some syllables are distinguished by an absence of tone; they are said to be atonic or to have a neutral tone.
Word Forms
- atonics
Synonyms for atonic
Depending on context, synonyms include unaccented.
Antonyms for atonic
Common opposites include tonic, accented.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unaccented, dyspepsia, unstressed, asonant, nontonic, atonal.
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