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clonic

/ˈklɑ.nɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.89 in modern English

Syllables
clonic
IPA
/ˈklɑ.nɪk/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Pertaining to clonus; having irregular, convulsive spasms.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English clonus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English clonic From clonus + -ic.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈklɑ.nɪk/
  • British English: /ˈklɒn.ɪk/

Inflected Forms

more clonic (comparative) most clonic (superlative)

Derived Forms

clonicity

Phrases

tonic-clonic

Antonyms

tonic

Rhymes With

electronic chronic iconic sonic ironic tonic demonic harmonic ionic platonic supersonic masonic

Questions

How do you pronounce clonic?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈklɑ.nɪk/.
What does clonic mean?
Pertaining to clonus; having irregular, convulsive spasms.
Where does clonic come from?
Etymology tree English clonus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English clonic From clonus + -ic.

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