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at⋅o⋅nic⋅i⋅ty

  [at-n-is-i-tee, ey-toh-nis-]
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–noun Pathology.
lack of tone; atony.
Origin:
1895–1900; atonic + -ity
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a·ton·ic   (ā-tŏn'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Not accented: an atonic syllable.

  2. Pathology Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.

n.  A word, syllable, or sound that is unaccented.

[From Greek atonos; see atony.]
at'o·nic'i·ty (āt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, āt'n-ĭs-) n.
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Main Entry: ato·nic·i·ty
Pronunciation: "A-tO-'nis-&t-E, "at-&-'nis-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: lack of normal tension or tonus atonicity as a cause of constipation>
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