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Webster 1913 Edition


Atonic

A-ton′ic

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
atonique
. See
Atony
.]
1.
(Med.)
Characterized by atony, or lack of vital energy;
as, an
atonic
disease
.
2.
(Gram.)
Unaccented;
as, an
atonic
syllable
.
3.
Destitute of tone vocality; surd.
Rush.

A-ton′ic

,
Noun.
1.
(Gram.)
A word that has no accent.
2.
An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing.
Rush.
3.
(Med.)
A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation.
Dunglison.

Webster 1828 Edition


Atonic

ATON'IC

,
Adj.
Relaxed; debilitated.

Definition 2024


atonic

atonic

English

Adjective

atonic (comparative more atonic, superlative most atonic)

  1. (of a sound or syllable) unstressed
  2. (pathology) Lacking muscle tone.
  3. (medicine) Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy.
    an atonic disease

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