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- [hahr-mon-ik]
- /hɑrˈmɒn ɪk/
- /hɑːˈmɒn.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-mon-ik]
- /hɑrˈmɒn ɪk/
Definitions of harmonic word
- adjective harmonic pertaining to harmony, as distinguished from melody and rhythm. 1
- adjective harmonic marked by harmony; in harmony; concordant; consonant. 1
- adjective harmonic Physics. of, relating to, or noting a series of oscillations in which each oscillation has a frequency that is an integral multiple of the same basic frequency. 1
- adjective harmonic Mathematics. (of a set of values) related in a manner analogous to the frequencies of tones that are consonant. capable of being represented by sine and cosine functions. (of a function) satisfying the Laplace equation. 1
- noun harmonic Music. overtone (def 1). 1
- noun harmonic Physics. a single oscillation whose frequency is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency. 1
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Origin of harmonic
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin harmonicus < Greek harmonikós musical, suitable. See harmony, -ic
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Parts of speech for Harmonic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
harmonic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
harmonic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for harmonic
adj harmonic
- melodic — melodious.
- symphonic — Music. of, for, pertaining to, or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra.
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- musical — of, relating to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
- accordant — in conformity or harmony
adjective harmonic
- euphonious — (of sound, esp. speech) Pleasing to the ear.
Antonyms for harmonic
adj harmonic
- dissonant — disagreeing or harsh in sound; discordant.
adjective harmonic
- disharmonic — lacking harmony; disharmonious; discordant.
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