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   Ton·ic

   /ˈtänik/

   

   noun

   • 1. a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being. Similar stimulantrestorativerefreshercordialanalepticroborantinformal:pick-me-upbracerlivener
   • ▪ something with an invigorating effect: "being needed is a tonic for someone at my age" Similar booststimulantfillippleasurestimulusspurpushinformal:shot in the armpick-me-upreviver
   • 2. short for tonic water
   • 3. the first note in a scale which, in conventional harmony, provides the keynote of a piece of music.

   adjective

   • 1. giving a feeling of vigor or well-being; invigorating: "a tonic body shampoo"
   • 2. relating to or denoting the first degree of a scale.
   • 3. denoting or relating to the syllable within a tone group that has greatest prominence, because it carries the main change of pitch.
   • 4. relating to or restoring normal tone to muscles or other organs.
   • ▪ relating to, denoting, or producing continuous muscular contraction.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French tonique, from Greek tonikos ‘of or for stretching’, from tonos (see tone).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tonically adverb

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   What does tonic mean?

   • Tonic (physiology), the response of a muscle fiber or nerve ending typified by slow, continuous action Tonic suit, a garment made from a shiny mohair blend that was fashionable among the Mods of the mid 1960s This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Tonic.

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   What is the best way to take a tonic?

   • For a sweet, floral touch, mix tonic water with an herb-infused syrup such as lavender. Anyone interested in tonic water is well aware of the gin and tonic and vodka tonic, but the soda is far more useful. Explore tonic's versatility in proven drink recipes, then give it a try in other soda highballs.

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   What are the benefits of a tonic?

   • Traditionally, people define a tonic as a substance that stimulates well-being — invigorating, restoring, or refreshing you. An herbal tonic is a formula made from various herbs that people believe have such effects. People often use herbal tonics to treat specific health concerns or simply to strengthen the body and support overall wellness.

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   What are the benefits of drinking the African Tonic?

   • The African tonic makes your body produce testosterone and improves the blood circulation of your penis, that’s why it works so well. 3. YOUR PENIS WILL BE POTENT !! The African tonic makes your body produce testosterone and improves the blood circulation of your penis, that’s why it works so well.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTONIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a liquid medicine that has the general effect of making you feel better rather than treating a particular health problem that you might have. [ S ] informal. something that makes you feel stronger or happier: The magazine is lively and interesting - the pictures alone are a tonic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Definition of tonic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses. anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally: His cheerful greeting was a real tonic. Synonyms: pickup, bracer, restorative, stimulant. quinine water. Music. the first degree of the scale; the keynote.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTONIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · A tonic is a medicine that makes you feel stronger, healthier, and less tired. Substances that restore and strengthen the nervous system are called nerve tonics . The extract acts as a tonic to restore energy and increase strength.

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   a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses. anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally: His cheerful greeting was a real tonic. quinine water .

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   TONIC meaning: 1. a drink with bubbles in it that has a slightly bitter taste and is often added to alcoholic…. Learn more.

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   tonic. [countable, usually singular] (old-fashioned) anything that makes people feel healthier or happier The weekend break was just the tonic I needed. Definition of tonic noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.