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Of the nature of speech
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phonic
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. pertaining to the phonic method of teaching reading relating to speech of or relating to speech sounds; "phonetic transcription" [syn: phonetic ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"pertaining to sound," 1793, from Greek phone "voice" (see fame (n.)) + -ic .
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Phonic may refer to: A synonym of phonetic , adjective pertaining to sounds or speech. Phonic Corporation , Taiwan based professional audio equipment manufacturer. see also Phonics , method for teaching reading
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Phonic \Phon"ic\, a. [Gr. ? sound: cf. F. phonique.] Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic. --Tyndall.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.
Usage examples of phonic.
The other, at once less imposing and more intimidating, was a phonic stiletto.
Flinx sensed the phonic stiletto hovering dangerously close to his spine.
Clean-killing as the phonic stiletto was, it still seemed as if there ought to be some pain.
Murray adopted a phonic system of teaching reading, not so complete as the late Mr.
The composition of the phonic spheres gave their surfaces an acute sensitivity and resonance.
When he went to buy it, the shopkeeper would, in his earthy Chinese manner, designate it with a remarkable phonic mime of the substance at work.
I used the phonic letters, a message from me would be very likely to excite the curiosity of officials who would care about no other.