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noun
Atonic  n.  
1.
(Gram.) 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.
3.
(Med.) A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation.


adjective
Atonic  adj.  
1.
(Med.) Characterized by atony, or lack of vital energy; as, an atonic disease.
2.
(Gram.) Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.
3.
Destitute of tone vocality; surd.





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"Atonic" Quotes from Famous Books



... difficult matter. J. Beck, who has written most recently upon the subject, formulates the following rules; the musical accent falls upon the tonic syllables of the words; should the accent fall upon an atonic syllable, the duration of the note to which the tonic syllable is sung may be increased, to avoid the apparent discordance between the musical accent and the tonic syllable. The musical accent must fall upon the rime and the rhythm [28] adopted ...
— The Troubadours • H.J. Chaytor
... stimulation, and a permanent invigoration which partakes more of artificial development than anything else. It is analogous to the development by gymnastic or other exercise of a previously healthy set of muscles. Where we meet with atonic conditions however, with debility, malnutrition, want of energy or general asthenia of an obscure nature, and amenable to electric influence, the tonic effects of the baths become striking and brilliant. I have observed cases where patients fairly bloomed up under ...
— The Electric Bath • George M. Schweig
... skin. As a drink it is beneficial where the organs are more disturbed than diseased. In the park, opposite the Htel de la Paix, is the Source du Parc, 71 Fahr., recommended for sluggish action of the digestive organs, atonic derangement of the intestines, and affections of the bronchial tube caused by chronic irritation or catarrh. At the N. end of the Casino, in front of the town hospital, is the Source de l'Hpital or Rosalie, 89 Fahr., resembling very much the Grande Grille, but less exciting. It is recommended ...
— The South of France--East Half • Charles Bertram Black


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