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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋtɑnIk 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊtɒnik 〕


Overview of noun tonic

The noun tonic has 4 senses


  • tonic, tonic water, quinine water -- (lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine)

  • pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic -- (a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics")

  • tonic, keynote -- ((music) the first note of a diatonic scale)

  • tonic, restorative -- (a medicine that strengthens and invigorates)


Overview of adj tonic

The adj tonic has 5 senses


  • tonic -- (of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue; "a tonic reflex"; "tonic muscle contraction")

  • tonic, tonal -- (employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words; "Chinese is a tonal language")

  • tonic, accented -- (used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word")

  • tonic -- (relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale; "tonic harmony")

  • bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshing, refreshful, tonic -- (imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air")