polytonic

/pɒlɪˈtɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a system of writing Greek using multiple tonal accents.

“The polytonic system was used in ancient Greek texts to indicate various tones.”

2. noun

a system of writing Greek using multiple tonal accents.

“The polytonic system is still studied by linguists today.”

Synonyms

  • polytonal
  • tonal

Antonyms

  • monotonic