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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Atonic \A*ton"ic\, n.
1. (Gram.) A word that has no accent.
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2. An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or
produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd
consonant; a breathing. --Rush.
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3. (Med.) A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or
irritation. --Dunglison.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Atones \At*ones\, adv. [See {At one}.] [Obs.]
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Down he fell atones as a stone. --Chaucer.
[1913 Webster] Atonic \A*ton"ic\, a. [Cf. F. atonique. See
{Atony}.]
1. (Med.) Characterized by atony, or lack of vital energy;
as, an atonic disease.
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2. (Gram.) Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.
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3. Destitute of tone vocality; surd. --Rush.
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