What does TONIC mean?

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.