tonic
Betekenis (Engels)
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- Pertaining to tension, especially of muscles.
- Restorative, curative or invigorating.
- In a state of continuous unremitting action.
Concepten
Synoniemen
quinine water
refreshful
carbonated drink
tonica
tonicum
sitimulant
first harmonic
tonic key
primary tone
tonifying prescription
fundamental frequency
home key
Frequentie
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/ˈtɒnɪk/
Etymologie (Engels)
From Ancient Greek τονικός (tonikós), from τόνος (tónos). 17th century writers believed health to be derived from firmly stretched muscles, thus tonic; the extension of tonic medicine appeared in the late 18th century. By surface analysis, tone + -ic.
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