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tonemic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /təʊˈnɛmɪk/
  • rhymes with -ɛmɪk
  • rhymes with -iːmɪk

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adj

Meaning 1

of, or relating to tonemes or a language that uses tonemes

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English tone English -eme English toneme Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English tonemic From toneme + -ic.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: toneeminen — relating to tonemes or a language that uses tonemes
  • German: tonemisch — relating to tonemes or a language that uses tonemes