atonic

Dictionary: a·ton·ic (ā-tŏn'ĭk) pronunciation

adj.

A word, syllable, or sound that is unaccented.

[From Greek atonos. See atony.]

atonicity at'o·nic'i·ty (ăt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, ăt'n-ĭs-) n.

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adj

Lacking rigidity or regular tone.

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(ā-tŏn'ĭk)
adj.

Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.

at'o·nic'i·ty (ăt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, ăt'n-ĭs'-) n.

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Lacking in tone.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: characterized by a lack of tonus
Pertains to noun: atonicity (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: used of syllables
Synonym: unaccented
Antonym: tonic (meaning #3)

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