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tonic

/ˈtɒnɪk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A substance taken to promote health or prevent disease.

    - "She takes a daily tonic to boost her immune system."
    - "The herbal tonic is known for its detoxifying properties."
  • noun

    The first note in a musical scale.

    - "In music, the tonic note establishes the key of a piece."
    - "The melody often returns to the tonic note for resolution."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tonic
monic , tonic-onic
Homonyms
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  1. Tonic (es) : touch

  2. Tonic (it) : tone

Homophones
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  1. tonic (es) : touch

  2. tonic (it) : tone

Variants
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tonic , tonics , tonically , tonic accent , tonic accents , tonic sol-fa , tonic sol-fas , tonic water
Forms
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tonics, tonic's

Etymology
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From the Old French word 'tonique', meaning 'tone' or 'sound'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'tonic' in English was in the late 15th century.

  2. In music theory, the tonic chord is the chord built on the tonic note.

Related Concepts
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  1. Key (music): The tonic note establishes the key of a musical piece.

  2. Herbal medicine: Tonic herbs are used to promote overall health and well-being.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'tonic' is used metaphorically to describe the dominant mood or atmosphere of a work. In music, it is the primary chord or key of a piece.

How to Memorize "tonic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person taking a daily supplement to maintain good health.
    - Visualize a musical scale with the tonic note as the starting point.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tonic' with 'health' or 'well-being'.
    - Link the term to 'music' or 'melody'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'Tonic: Taking Optimal Nutrients Consistently'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'My Melody Makes Music Magic' to remember the tonic note in music.

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