Wordiyoton
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From Greek tonos (stretching, tension, pitch, sound), from teinein (to stretch). The original "stretching" sense connects to the tension of a vibrating string. Modern English uses: tone (quality of sound), tonic (a strengthening sound or drink), monotone (one unchanging tone), monotonous (tediously uniform), detonate (to thunder/explode), and intonation (the rise and fall of voice).
Associated Words
astonishment
A feeling of great surprise or amazement
atonal
Not written in any musical key; lacking a tonal center
detonate
To explode or cause to explode
detonation
A sudden violent explosion
intonation
The rise and fall of the voice when speaking
monotone
A flat, unvarying tone of voice; speaking without variation in pitch
monotonous
Tediously repetitive and lacking in variety
monotony
Tedium caused by repetition or lack of variety
tone
The quality of a sound or voice; mood or character; shade of colour
tones
Sounds of specific pitch; vocal or colour qualities; general atmosphere
tonic
A restorative medicine or drink; tonic water; invigorating