tonically

ton·ic

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ton-ik]
- /ˈtɒn ɪk/
- /ˈtɒnɪk(ə)li /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ton-ik]
- /ˈtɒn ɪk/

Definitions of tonically word

noun tonically a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses. 1
noun tonically anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally: His cheerful greeting was a real tonic. 1
noun tonically quinine water. 1
noun tonically Music. the first degree of the scale; the keynote. 1
noun tonically Chiefly Eastern New England. soda pop. 1
noun tonically Phonetics. a tonic syllable or accent. 1

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Origin of tonically

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1640-50, tonic is from the Greek word tonikós pertaining to stretching or tones. See tone, -ic

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Parts of speech for Tonically

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tonically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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