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- [uh-ton-ik, ey-ton-]
- /əˈtɒn ɪk, eɪˈtɒn-/
- /eɪ.ˈtɒ.nɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ton-ik, ey-ton-]
- /əˈtɒn ɪk, eɪˈtɒn-/
Definitions of atonic word
- adjective atonic (of a syllable, word, etc) carrying no stress; unaccented 3
- adjective atonic lacking body or muscle tone 3
- noun atonic an unaccented or unstressed syllable, word, etc, such as for in food for thought 3
- adjective atonic caused or characterized by atony 3
- adjective atonic unaccented 3
- noun atonic an unaccented syllable or word 3
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Origin of atonic
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; a-6 + tonic; in pathology sense, aton(y) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Atonic
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
atonic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
atonic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for atonic
adj atonic
- debilitated — in a severely weakened state
- disabled — physically or mentally impaired, injured, or incapacitated.
- paralyzed — to affect with paralysis.
- sick — afflicted with ill health or disease; ailing.
- shaking — an act or instance of shaking, rocking, swaying, etc.
adjective atonic
- crippled — physically incapacitated
Antonyms for atonic
adj atonic
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- steady — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- walking — considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He's walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
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