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Atonic

Definition

Atonic is an adjective that describes something lacking muscle tone or strength. It can also refer to a type of syllable or speech sound that is weakly accented or unstressed.

Senses

• Having weak or flaccid muscles.
• Being unstressed or weakly accented in pronunciation.

Usages

Adjective

1. A child with atonic muscles might struggle with mobility.

2. The atonic nature of the senior's limbs made it difficult to perform daily tasks.

Noun

1. The word "atonic" contains two syllables, the second of which is an atonic.

2. In the phrase "banana split," the second syllable of "banana" is an atonic.

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