Question 1 · Quick check
tonic
CEFRB2
/ˈtɒnɪk/
noun · adjective
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A drink or medicine believed to improve health.
- 02
adjective
Making you feel stronger or more energetic.
Examples
Let's qualify this gin with tonic water.
What I want is a gin and tonic.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsIn a state of continuous unremitting action.
Restorative; curative; or invigorating.
adjective
Extra meaningPertaining to tension, especially of the muscles.
More examples
In contextI'd like a gin and tonic.
Peter Redgrave (2007) Basal ganglia. Scholarpedia, 2(6):1825. GABAergic neurones in the basal ganglia output nuclei have high tonic firing rates (40-80 Hz).
The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.
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Origin
noun
From Ancient Greek τονικός (tonikós), from τόνος (tónos). 17th century writers believed health to be derived from firmly stretched muscles, thus tonic; the extension of tonic medicine appeared in the late 18th century. By surface analysis, ton(e) + -ic.