Dictionary Definition
atonic adj
1 characterized by a lack of tonus
2 used of syllables; "an atonic syllable carries
no stress" [syn: unaccented] [ant: tonic]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɒnɪk
Adjective
- Referring to a syllable or sound that is spoken without accent or stress.
- Lacking muscle tone.
Extensive Definition
Atonic may refer to:
- Atonality, a style of music
- Atony, a medical condition
- Atonic, a term in linguistics