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Pronunciation : A*ton"ic
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. atonique. See Atony.]
Definition : 1. (Med.)

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

2. (Gram.)

Defn: Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.

3. Destitute of tone vocality; surd. Rush.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*ton"ic
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. (Gram.)

Defn: 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. Rush.

3. (Med.)

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


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913