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syntonic

syntonic

9.9
Tuned to the same frequency as another device
  • adjective
  • /sɪnˈtɒnɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sintónico
  • When the radio was syntonic with the transmitter, the signal was clear and strong.

Examples

  • Musicians strive to make their instruments syntonic for a harmonious performance.

  • The two circuits became syntonic after careful adjustment by the engineer.

  • The syntonic frequencies produced a beautiful sound.

  • In this syntonic circuit, the components work perfectly together.

  • Musicians strive to make their instruments syntonic for a harmonious performance.

  • The two circuits became syntonic after careful adjustment by the engineer.

  • When the radio was syntonic with the transmitter, the signal was clear and strong.

Synonyms

resonant
vssyntonic
7 5.6

A deep clear sound that lasts for a while

is about systems tuned to the same frequency rather than sound quality

Antonyms

dissonant
  • Specialized
3 7.3

A combination of musical notes that sounds harsh and unsettled

How Resonant

syntonic
  • Specialized
9.9
resonant
7 5.6

Surface Forms

syntonic positive

Morphology

syntonic = tonic (transparent) = syn + tonic

Literally 'with the same tone' or 'in tune/resonant', and this technical meaning for resonance or tuning is directly predictable from the components.

Etymology

Syntonic comes from the parts syn- meaning 'with' and tonic related to 'tone' or 'tune'. So it literally means 'with the tone' and is used for things that are 'in tune' or resonant, like instruments or circuits that match each other.