Complete Definition of "tonic"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/t�nɪk/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�nɪk|-�nɪk

Adjective
en-adj

  1. restorative|Restorative, curative or invigorating.

#: The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.

Noun
en-noun

  1. A [drink] intended to restore or invigorate.

#: We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root.

  1. tonic water
  2. (Northeastern US) Any of various carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages.
  3. music The first note of a scale.
  4. music The triad built on the tonic note.

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