Tonic Meaning

There are 9 meaning(s) for word Tonic

Meaning 1 : a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

    Synonyms : restorative
Meaning 2 : (music) the first note of a diatonic scale

    Synonyms : keynote
Meaning 3 : employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words

    Synonyms : tonal
Meaning 4 : lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine

    Synonyms : quinine water,  tonic water
Meaning 5 : a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

    Example : in New England they call sodas tonics

    Synonyms : pop,  soda,  soda pop,  soda water
Meaning 6 : (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch

    Example : a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word

    Synonyms : accented
Meaning 7 : imparting vitality and energy

    Synonyms : bracing,  brisk,  fresh,  refreshful,  refreshing
Meaning 8 : of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

    Example : a tonic reflex,tonic muscle contraction

Meaning 9 : relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale

    Example : tonic harmony

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