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tonic vs atonic

atonic vs tonic

tonic is a noun but atonic is not a noun.

tonic and atonic both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tonic Yes Yes No No
atonic No Yes No No
tonic (noun) atonic (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) atonic (adjective)
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch (used of syllables) carrying no stress
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words characterized by a lack of tonus
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 atonic

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