# tonic vs tunic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tonic
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɒnɪk/ · frequency rank #17,507*
Pertaining to tension, especially of the muscles.

### tunic
*noun · IPA /ˈtjuːnɪk/ · frequency rank #26,288*
A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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