aton·ic /(ˌ)eˈtɑnɪk, (ˌ)æ-/
(a.)平音的,清音的,無活力的
aton·ic /(ˈ)eˈtɑnɪk, (ˈ)æ-/ 形容詞
弛緩的,張力缺乏的
A·ton·ic a.
1. Med. Characterized by atony, or lack of vital energy; as, an atonic disease.
2. Gram. Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.
3. Destitute of tone vocality; surd.
A·ton·ic, n.
1. Gram. A word that has no accent.
2. An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing.
3. Med. A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation.
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atonic
adj 1: characterized by a lack of tonus
2: used of syllables; "an atonic syllable carries no stress"
[syn: unaccented] [ant: tonic]