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a·ton·ic  (-tnk)
adj.
1. Not accented: an atonic syllable.
2. Pathology Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.
n.
A word, syllable, or sound that is unaccented.
[From Greek atonos; see atony.]
ato·nici·ty (t-ns-t, tn-s-) n.
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Adj.1.atonic - characterized by a lack of tonus
2.atonic - used of syllables; "an atonic syllable carries no stress"
unaccented
accented, tonic - used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word"


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