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overtone

/'oʊvər,toʊn/

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noun
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
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partial partial tone

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harmonic
noun
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
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"overtones of despair"

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import signification significance meaning

Definition that contains overtone

ugly inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
tone a steady sound without overtones
surly inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
tragicomedy a comedy with serious elements or overtones
seriocomedy a comedy with serious elements or overtones
costmary leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings
pure tone a steady sound without overtones