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tonic
noun(ton-ic)
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
Synonyms: restorative,
tonic
noun(ton-ic)
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
Synonyms: keynote,
tonic
adjective(ton-ic)
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
Synonyms: tonal,
tonic
noun(ton-ic)
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
Synonyms: quinine water, tonic water,
tonic
noun(ton-ic)
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
Synonyms: pop, soda, soda pop, soda water,
Examples:
In New England they call sodas tonics.
tonic
adjective(ton-ic)
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
Synonyms: accented,
Antonyms: atonic,
Examples:
A tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word.
tonic
adjective(ton-ic)
imparting vitality and energy
Synonyms: bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshful, refreshing,
tonic
adjective(ton-ic)
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
Examples:
A tonic reflex.
Tonic muscle contraction.
tonic
adjective(ton-ic)
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
Examples:
Tonic harmony.

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