ATONIC

a. n.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease.

2.
a.

Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.

3.
a.

Destitute of tone vocality; surd. Rush.

4.
n.

A word that has no accent.

5.
n.

An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing. Rush.

6.
n.

A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation. Dunglison.


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