SYNTONIC

Etymology

Adjective

syntonic (comparative more syntonic, superlative most syntonic)

(psychology) In harmony or synergy with one's personality and milieu.

(physics, of oscillating systems) Having the same frequency.

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*ton"ic, a. (Physics)

Definition: Of or pert. to syntony; specif., designating, or pert. to, a system of wireless telegraphy in which the transmitting and receiving apparatus are in syntony with, and only with, one another. -- Syn*ton"ic*al (#), a. --Syn*ton"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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