tongued

TONGUED TONGUELESS TON'IC, adjective [Latin tonus. See Tone.] 1. Literally, increasing tension; hence, increasing strength, as tonic power. 2. In medicine, increasing strength, or the tone of the animal system; obviating the effects of debility, and restoring healthy functions. 3. Relating to tones or sounds. 4. Extended. [Not in use.] Tonic spasm, in medicine, a rigid contraction of the muscles without relaxation, as in tetanus, etc. TON'IC, noun A medicine that increases the tone of the muscular fiber, and gives vigor and action to the system. A medicine which increases the tone or strength of the body. 1. In music, the key-note or principal sound which generates all the rest. 2. In music, a certain degree of tension, or the sound produced by a vocal string in a given degree of tension.