5 letter words ending in ONIC

Conic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to a cone or cones.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑː.nɪk/, UK: /ˈkɒn.ɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "conic" is derived from the Latin word "conus", which means "cone". It was first used in the 17th century to describe anything that was cone-shaped. Today, it is most commonly used in mathematics to describe a curve that is formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone.

Synonyms: Cone-shaped, conoidal, coniform, conoid, conoidal-shaped.

Related Words: Sonic, tonic, comic, bionic, iconic.

Example Sentences:

• The conic shape of the mountain was breathtaking.
• The conic section is an important concept in mathematics.
• The artist used a conic brush stroke to create the illusion of depth.
• The satellites orbit is conic in shape.

ionic

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

• Relating to or containing ions, which are atoms or molecules that have an electric charge.
• Of or relating to the Ionic order of classical Greek architecture, which is characterized by columns with scrolled capitals.

Pronunciations:

• US: /aɪˈɑnɪk/ eye-AH-nik
• UK: /ʌɪˈɒnɪk/ eye-OH-nik

Origin and Usage:

The word "ionic" comes from the Greek word "ion," which means "going." The term "ionic" was first used in the early 19th century to describe chemical compounds that contain ions. The term "Ionic order" was first used in the mid-16th century to describe a type of column used in classical Greek architecture.

Synonyms:

• Electrically charged
• Ionic order
• Columnar
• Capital
• Scrolled

Related Words:

• Acorn
• Onion
• Canoe
• Clone
• Nonce

Example Sentences:

• The ionic bond between sodium and chlorine creates table salt.
• The Ionic order is one of the three main orders of classical Greek architecture.

Sonic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to sound or the speed of sound.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɑnɪk/, UK: /ˈsɒnɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "sonic" comes from the Latin word "sonus," meaning sound. It was first used in English in the early 20th century to describe anything related to sound or the speed of sound. In recent years, the word has become more commonly associated with the popular video game franchise "Sonic the Hedgehog."

Synonyms: Acoustic, auditory, sound, aural

Related Words: Audio, music, noise, pitch, tempo

Example Sentences:

• The sonic boom from the airplanes supersonic engines was heard for miles around.
• The concert was an amazing sonic experience with the surround sound system.
• He loved the sonic quality of vinyl records and refused to switch to digital music.

1. Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being; a drink that contains quinine and is used to prevent or treat malaria; a musical note that is the first or stressed note of a phrase; a tonic syllable.
• Adjective: relating to or producing muscular contraction or the increase of tension in a muscle; relating to or denoting a tone or set of tones used as a keynote or starting point for a musical composition.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtɑnɪk/
• UK: /ˈtɒnɪk/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "tonic" comes from the Greek word "tonikos," meaning "of or for stretching." It was first used in the 17th century to refer to a medicinal substance that was believed to invigorate the body. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly to refer to anything that gives a feeling of vigor or well-being. In music, the term "tonic" refers to the first or stressed note of a musical phrase, and is used as a starting point for a composition.

5. Synonyms: invigorating, stimulating, bracing, energizing, refreshing, revitalizing

6. Related Words: tonic, ontic, ontic, tonic, ontic

7. Example Sentences:

• The doctor prescribed a tonic to help him recover from his illness.
• She drinks tonic water every day to prevent malaria.
• The tonic note in the melody sets the tone for the entire piece.
• He used a tonic to massage his sore muscles after exercising.