ɪk, eɪˈtɒn- noun
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atonic (eɪˈtɒnɪk, æ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a syllable, word, etc) carrying no stress; unaccented |
| 2. | pathol lacking body or muscle tone |
| —n | |
| 3. | an unaccented or unstressed syllable, word, etc, such as for in food for thought |
| [C18: from Latin atonicus, from Greek atonos lacking tone; see | |
| atonicity | |
| —n | |
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Atonic
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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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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