Word: tonic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: to
ic
Definition: Of or relating to tones or sounds; specifically being or relating to a speech sound made with tone unmixed and undimmed by obstruction, i.e. a vowel or diphthong.
Morphemes:
Affix: tone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to