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tonic vs accented

accented vs tonic

tonic is a noun but accented is not a noun.

tonic and accented both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tonic Yes Yes No No
accented No Yes No No
As adjectives, tonic and accented are synonyms defined as:
  • tonic and accented: (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
tonic (noun) accented (noun)
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
tonic (adjective) accented (adjective)
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch bearing a stress or accent
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
imparting vitality and energy
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
Difference between tonic and accented

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