tonic
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[edit] Etymology
From Greek τονικός, form of tonos (to stretch). 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.
[edit] Adjective
tonic (comparative more tonic, superlative most tonic)
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- Restorative, curative or invigorating.
- The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.
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tonic (plural tonics)
- A drink intended to restore or invigorate.
- We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root.
- Tonic water.
- (Northeastern US) Any of various carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages; soda pop.
- (music) The first note of a scale.
- (music) The triad built on the tonic note.