tonic

• Qui stimule, revigore ou restaure l'énergie, la vitalité, la santé ou le moral ; se dit aussi de ce qui tonifie le corps ou l'esprit.

Describes something that invigorates, refreshes, or restores energy, health, or good spirits.

1. Muscle toneC1formalmedical

   Relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue.

   Tonique (relatif au tonus musculaire)

   • The tonic contraction of the muscle helps maintain posture.
   • Tonic activity in the nervous system regulates muscle stiffness.
   • Physical therapy can improve tonic control in injured limbs.

2. Linguistic pitchC2formal

   Employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words.

   tonique (linguistique)

   • Mandarin Chinese is a tonic language where pitch changes word meaning.
   • Tonic distinctions are crucial in tonal languages like Thai.
   • The linguist studied tonic patterns in African languages.

   Synonymestonal

3. Syllabic stressC2formal

   Used of syllables; relating to the stress or accent placed on a syllable.

   tonique (accentuation syllabique)

   • In English, the tonic syllable often carries the primary stress.
   • The word 'record' has a different meaning depending on which syllable is tonic.
   • Tonic syllables are pronounced with greater force and clarity.

   Synonymesaccentedstressed

   Antonymesatonic

4. Musical keyB2formal

   Relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.

   Tonique (musique)

   • The tonic chord provides a sense of resolution in music.
   • In the key of C major, the tonic note is C.
   • The piece ends on a strong tonic chord.

5. InvigoratingB2formal

   Imparting vitality and energy; restorative.

   Tonique

   • The tonic effect of the mountain air refreshed the hikers.
   • Her speech had a tonic influence on the team's morale.
   • A cold shower can have a tonic effect on the body.

   Synonymesbracingenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevitalizingstimulating

   Antonymesdebilitatingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguingtiringweakening

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : boisson gazeuse aromatisée à la quinine et aux agrumes ; boisson gazeuse sucrée ; première note de la gamme diatonique en musique ; ou médicament qui stimule ou fortifie l'organisme.

A noun with multiple meanings: a carbonated beverage flavored with quinine and citrus; a sweet carbonated drink; the first note of a diatonic scale in music; or a medicinal preparation that invigorates or strengthens the body.

1. Carbonated beverage with quinineB1formal

   A fizzy drink flavored with lime or lemon, containing quinine, often used as a mixer in cocktails.

   Eau tonique

   • She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
   • Tonic water has a distinct bitter taste due to quinine.
   • He prefers his tonic with a slice of lime.

   Synonymestonic water

2. Sweet flavored drinkA2informalbritish

   A sweet carbonated beverage with added flavoring, often consumed as a soft drink.

   Boisson gazeuse sucrée aromatisée

   • The children enjoyed a glass of lemon tonic after lunch.
   • She bought a bottle of orange tonic from the shop.
   • Tonic drinks are popular at summer parties.

   Synonymespopsodasoda popsoft drink

3. First note of a scaleB2formalart

   In music, the first note of a diatonic scale, serving as the tonal center or key note.

   Tonique (premier degré d'une gamme)

   • The piece ends on the tonic, giving a sense of resolution.
   • In the key of C major, the tonic is C.
   • The melody returns to the tonic after a series of modulations.

   Synonymesdohkeynote

4. Invigorating medicineB2formalmedical

   A medicinal substance intended to strengthen or invigorate the body, often used historically.

   Tonique (médicament fortifiant)

   • The doctor prescribed a herbal tonic to boost her energy.
   • He took a daily tonic to improve his overall health.
   • Traditional tonics often contain bitter herbs and minerals.

   Synonymescordialpick-me-uprestorativestimulant

   Antonymesdepressantweakening