#absonant

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Atonal

Meaning: Not written in any key or mode. Synonyms: Discordant, harsh, loud, strident, absonant, acute, blaring, dissonant, blatant, braying, brusque, cacophonous, gruff, squawking, stertorous, unharmonious, husky. In Hindi: अतान Use: I heard a new voice floating above the atonal music. The atmosphere was filled with an eerie, atonal melody.  

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Absonant

Adjective

Definition: discordant or unreasonable Origin: mid 16th century from Latin ab (away) and sonant- (sounding) on the pattern of words such as dissonant Pronunciation: ‘absənənt

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Word of the Day: absonant

Adj. Discordant or unreasonable.

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