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Overtone

//ˈoʊvɚtoʊn// noun, verb

Noun

1
A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.
2
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency wordnet
3
An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion, or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message. figuratively, in-plural, often
"A window opened above the shop, and a frowsty-looking man, yellow-pale, was quickly and nervously hauling in the national flag. There were shouts of derision and mockery—a great overtone of acrid derision—the flag and its owner ignominiously disappeared."
4
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality wordnet
5
An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion, or similar) perceived subtly alongside, but not overwhelming, the explicit message.
"It has already been established that the crew was competent and qualified for operation of AS66. With the exception of some overtones of irritation about the manner in which another aircraft, N799Y, affected the flight's progress into the Juneau area, the recorded cockpit conversation, in general, reflects a relaxed but businesslike atmosphere."

Verb

1
To give an overtone to. transitive
"The flesh tints appear to have been darkened by being overworked; the draperies are overtoned in the same way […]"

Etymology 1

From over- + tone, calque of German Oberton.

Etymology 2

From over- + tone, calque of German Oberton.

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