tonic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɒnɪk/

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Noun

Singular tonic

Plural tonics

1. A drink that supposedly can make you stronger.

   Ben wanted bigger muscles, so he drank a glass of Beauregard's strength tonic

2. Tonic water, a drink made with quinine that is used in cocktails

   Devon went to the bar and ordered a gin and tonic

3. (music) The keynote of a song (the note that says what other notes will be sharp or flat)

Adjective

Positive tonic

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (music) Pertaining to the keynote of a song