Synonyms

2. tonic

noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] a medicine that strengthens and invigorates.

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. tonic

adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

4. tonic

adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] imparting vitality and energy.

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

5. tonic

adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words.

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

6. tonic

adjective. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] used of syllables.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

7. tonic

noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] (music) the first note of a diatonic scale.

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

8. tonic

noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring.

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

9. tonic

noun. ['ˈtɑːnɪk'] lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine.

Etymology

  • τονικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • τόνος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))