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(adjective) used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word" |
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Synonyms: accented |
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Antonyms: atonic |
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(satellite adjective) relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale; "tonic harmony" |
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(adjective) employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words; "Chinese is a tonal language" |
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Synonyms: tonal |
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(adjective) (physiology) of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue; "a tonic reflex"; "tonic muscle contraction" |
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(noun) a medicine that strengthens and invigorates |
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Synonyms: restorative |
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Related Words: bracer, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, pick-me-up |
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(noun) (music) the first note of a diatonic scale |
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Synonyms: keynote |
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Related Words: musical note, note, tone |
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(noun) lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine |
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Synonyms: quinine water, tonic water |
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Related Words: soft drink |
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(noun) a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics" |
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Synonyms: pop, soda, soda pop, soda water |
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Related Words: soft drink |
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(satellite adjective) imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air" |
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Synonyms: bracing, brisk, energizing, fresh, refreshful, refreshing |
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