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atonic
a·ton·ic
[
ay tónnik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
unstressed:
describes a syllable or sound that is not accented or stressed
2.
lacking muscle tone:
relating to, caused by, or showing a lack of muscle tone
[
Mid-18th century. <atony, after tonic
]
at·o·nic·i·ty
[
àytə níssətee,
àytō níssətee,
àtt'n íssətee
]
noun
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