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a⋅ton⋅ic
[uh-ton-ik, ey-ton-] 
ɪk
–adjective
| 1. | Phonetics.
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| 2. | Pathology. characterized by atony. |
–noun
| 3. | Grammar. an unaccented word, syllable, or sound. |
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| a·ton·ic (ā-tŏn'ĭk) adj.
[From Greek atonos; see atony.] at'o·nic'i·ty (āt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, āt'n-ĭs-) n. |
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Atonic
A*ton"ic\, a. [Cf. F. atonique. See Atony.]1. (Med.) Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease. 2. (Gram.) Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable. 3. Destitute of tone vocality; surd. --Rush.Atonic
A*ton"ic\, n. 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.
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Main Entry: aton·ic
Pronunciation: (')A-'tän-ik, (')a-
Function: adjective
: characterized by atony
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atonic a·ton·ic (ā-tŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.
at'o·nic'i·ty (āt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, āt'n-ĭs'-) n.
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