all-tone

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All-tone

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Description: A term used in linguistics to refer to a tonal language in which all syllables can be pronounced with a distinctive tone.

Example sentence: Mandarin Chinese is an all-tone language, with each syllable having its own tone.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: 1

Description: Referring to a musical style or instrument that is capable of producing all possible tones within a given range.

Example sentence: The all-tone piano provided a wide array of tonal possibilities for the pianist.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: 2

Description: Pertaining to a comprehensive approach or inclusive manner of addressing all aspects or aspects in entirety.

Example sentence: The new educational program aims to provide an all-tone learning experience that covers all subjects and skills.

Part of speech: Adverb

Sense: 1

Description: Indicating the inclusion or encompassment of all possible options or aspects.

Example sentence: The survey aims to gather data from all-tone perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive analysis.