Atonic

[æ'tɒnik]

(adj.) used of syllables; 'an atonic syllable carries no stress' .

(adj.) characterized by a lack of tonus .

Edited by Henry--From WordNet

(a.) Characterized by atony, or want of vital energy; as, an atonic disease.

(a.) Unaccented; as, an atonic syllable.

(a.) Destitute of tone vocality; surd.

(n.) A word that has no accent.

(n.) An element of speech entirely destitute of vocality, or produced by the breath alone; a nonvocal or surd consonant; a breathing.

(n.) A remedy capable of allaying organic excitement or irritation.

Editor: Maris