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OVERTONE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Overtone.

Overtone - as a noun

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

Example: "Overtones of despair"

A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partialpartial tone

Overtone - as a verb

To give an overtone to.

Example Sentences

"The debate had a racial overtone."
"Her comment had a mocking overtone."
"The painting carries an emotional overtone."
"The meeting had a political overtone."
"The joke had a sexual overtone."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERTONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overtone is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERTONE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is OVERTONE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overtone is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERTONE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is OVERTONE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overtone is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTONE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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