harmonic
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for harmonic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to harmony; pleasant and well-balanced in sound.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
nonharmonic
How to use harmonic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
harmonic series
harmonic frequency
harmonic motion
Etymology
From Ancient Greek harmonikos ("skilled in music"), from harmonia, "harmony."
Full origin of harmonic →Frequently asked questions
What does “harmonic” mean?
The word “harmonic” means relating to harmony; pleasant and well-balanced in sound. In plain terms, related to harmony, or (in science) one of the extra tones layered on top of a main frequency.
How do you pronounce “harmonic”?
“Harmonic” is pronounced hah-MO-nihk (/hɑɹˈmɑnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “harmonic” in a sentence?
Here is “harmonic” used in a sentence: “The choir produced a rich, harmonic blend of voices.”
What part of speech is “harmonic”?
Depending on how it is used, “harmonic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “harmonic” come from?
The word “harmonic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek harmonikos ("skilled in music"), from harmonia, "harmony.".
Is “harmonic” a common word?
“Harmonic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “harmonic” have?
“Harmonic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to harmony; pleasant and well-balanced in sound.
