tonic
Meaning
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- Pertaining to tension, especially of muscles.
- Restorative, curative or invigorating.
- In a state of continuous unremitting action.
Synonyms
quinine water
refreshful
carbonated drink
tonica
tonicum
sitimulant
first harmonic
tonic key
primary tone
tonifying prescription
fundamental frequency
home key
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtɒnɪk/
Etymology
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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