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overtone

/ˈəʊvətəʊn/noun

उच्चारण ओवटोन

निहितार्थ, झलक, अंतर्ध्वनि

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually plural]

    an attitude or emotion that is suggested and is not expressed in a direct way

    निहितार्थ, झलक, अंतर्ध्वनि

    • The speech had clear political overtones.
    • There were overtones of anger in her reply.

    Synonyms undertone connotation hint suggestion implication

  2. 2

    [C] technical

    a musical note that sounds above the main note when that note is played

    अधिस्वर

    • The violin produces rich overtones.