Word: downtoners
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: down
to
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Definition: Plural of downtoner. An element of language that tones something down.
Morphemes:
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A negative aspect; a downer.
Affix: tone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning, for example in Chinese.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tonus
Language: la
Decoded: tonus
Meaning: sound, tone
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns shorter than more formal synonyms.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).