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ATONIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of syllables) carrying no stress
Example:
an atonic syllable carries no stress
Synonyms:
atonic; unaccented
Classified under:
Antonym:
tonic ((used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Characterized by a lack of tonus
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
atonicity (lack of normal muscular tension or tonus)
Derivation:
atonia; atonicity; atony (lack of normal muscular tension or tonus)
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