Overtones
noun, verb
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of overtone form-of, plural
Verb
- 1 third-person singular simple present indicative of overtone form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Example
More examples"The concept of "liberty" can't be properly defined, because throughout history it has taken overtones and nuances so diverse."
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