tonicity


to·nic·i·ty

noun \tō-ˈni-sə-tē\

Definition of TONICITY

1
: the property of possessing tone; especially : healthy vigor of body or mind
2
: muscular tonus

First Known Use of TONICITY

1824

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: tonic sol–fa
Previous Word in the Dictionary: tonical
All Words Near: tonicity

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up tonicity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More