Tonus

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

the normal state of slight tension in resting muscles

“The tonus of the muscle was assessed by the physiotherapist.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

to·nus

Related Words

Synonyms

tonicitytone

Antonyms

atonicity

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Anagrams of Tonus

Words that use exactly the same letters as “tonus”.

notus snout stoun

Words one letter different

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bonus conus todus tofus tolus tones tongs torus

Words you can make from Tonus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “tonus”.

nuts tons unto

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “tonus”.

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