Synonyms for overtone
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.
Forms
- Plural
- overtones → undercurrents, innuendos, partials…
Example sentences
- undercurrent There was an undercurrent of tension in the room.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| overtone | falling | |
| undercurrent | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- partial2
- 8 letters
- innuendo4
- 12 letters
- undercurrent4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (partial2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- sous-entendu