tonic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Noun 1.5 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /tɒnɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɒnɪk

[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)

1. Restorative, curative or invigorating.

   The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.

[edit] Noun

tonic (plural tonics)

1. A drink intended to restore or invigorate.

   We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root.

2. Tonic water.
3. (Northeastern US) Any of various carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages; soda pop.
4. (music) The first note of a scale.
5. (music) The triad built on the tonic note.

[edit] Anagrams

• ontic