atonic

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atonic

An atonic syllable often occurs in the middle of a long word.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Lacking tone or stress: In linguistics, describes a syllable that is pronounced without emphasis or accentual prominence.
    • Lacking normal muscle tone: In medicine and physiology, describes a state characterized by a deficiency or absence of normal muscular tension or firmness.
Usage and Examples

  • Adjective (Linguistics):

    • In the word "above," the second syllable is atonic.
    • The poet used a series of atonic syllables to create a soft, flowing rhythm.

  • Adjective (Medicine/Physiology):

    • The patient exhibited atonic muscles following the neurological injury.
    • An atonic bladder fails to contract properly.
Advanced Usage
  • Atonic Seizure: A type of epileptic seizure characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, causing the person to collapse.
    • The child's atonic seizures required careful management.
Variants and Related Words
  • Atony (noun): The condition of lacking tone, especially muscular tone.
    • Muscle atony is a common symptom.
  • Atonicity (noun): The quality or state of being atonic.
Synonyms
  • Unstressed (for linguistic use): Not accented.
  • Flaccid (for medical use): Soft and limp; lacking firmness.
  • Limp: Not stiff or firm.
Antonyms
  • Tonic: Having or producing normal muscle tone; (in linguistics) a syllable that carries stress.
  • Stressed: Bearing linguistic stress or emphasis.
  • Tense: Characterized by muscular tension.
atonic

An atonic syllable often occurs in the middle of a long word.

Adjective
  1. used of syllables
    • an atonic syllable carries no stress
  2. characterized by a lack of tonus

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