tono-

1. a combining form with the meanings “stretching,” “tension,” “tone,” used in the formation of compound words:

   tonometer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tono-¹

< Greek tón ( os ) ( tone ) + -o-

Example Sentences

Astraddle on Tono-Bungay, he flashed athwart the empty heavens—like a comet—rather, like a stupendous rocket!

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After all, Tono-Bungay is still a marketable commodity and in the hands of purchasers, who bought it from—among other vendors—me.

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She conceived a high opinion of Tono-Bungay and took it in all forms and large quantities so long as I knew her.

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This work was indeed the main substance of my life through all the great time of the Tono-Bungay symphony.

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This villen did lye heare to entice our men to run away; but now per the tono is comanded out of towne.

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