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- [hahr-mon-iks]
- /hɑrˈmɒn ɪks/
- /hɑːˈmɒn.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-mon-iks]
- /hɑrˈmɒn ɪks/
Definitions of harmonics word
- noun harmonics Music. overtone (def 1). 1
- noun harmonics Physics. a single oscillation whose frequency is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency. 1
- adjective harmonics pertaining to harmony, as distinguished from melody and rhythm. 1
- adjective harmonics marked by harmony; in harmony; concordant; consonant. 1
- adjective harmonics Physics. of, relating to, or noting a series of oscillations in which each oscillation has a frequency that is an integral multiple of the same basic frequency. 1
- adjective harmonics Mathematics. (of a set of values) related in a manner analogous to the frequencies of tones that are consonant. capable of being represented by sine and cosine functions. (of a function) satisfying the Laplace equation. 1
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Origin of harmonics
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; See origin at harmonic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Harmonics
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
harmonics popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for harmonics
noun harmonics
- arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
- unity — the state of being one; oneness.
- melody — musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
- composition — When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
- tune — Thomas James ("Tommy") born 1939, U.S. dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, and director.
Antonyms for harmonics
noun harmonics
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- disharmony — lack of harmony; discord.
- clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
- fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
- disproportion — lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.
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