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Tonic

TAH-nihk

/ˈtɑːnɪk/

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tonic

Dictionary meaning

Imparting vitality and energy.

Examples

  • A tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word.
  • Tonic harmony.

Synonyms: fresh

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