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tonic

The correct spelling is tonic.

How to pronounce tonic

noun

IPA: /ˈtɒnɪk/

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The correct spelling is tonic. A substance with medicinal properties intended to restore or invigorate. For example: "We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root."

Usage Examples

We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root.

The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A substance with medicinal properties intended to restore or invigorate.
  2. 2.Tonic water.
  3. 3.(Massachusetts) Any of various carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages; soda pop.
  4. 4.Someone or something that revitalises or reinvigorates.
  5. 5.The first note of a diatonic scale; the keynote.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to tension, especially of muscles.
  2. 2.Restorative, curative or invigorating.
  3. 3.Pertaining to or based upon the first note of a diatonic scale.
  4. 4.Pertaining to the accent or stress in a word or in speech.
  5. 5.Of or relating to tones or sounds; specifically being or relating to a speech sound made with tone unmixed and undimmed by obstruction, i.e. a vowel or diphthong.

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