atonic

English

/eɪˈtɒnɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • (of a sound or syllable) unstressed
  • (linguistics) not having tone pitch
  • (pathology) Lacking muscle tone.
  • (medicine) Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy.

Etymology

Prefix from English tonic.

Origin

English

tonic

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