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-tonia

American

a combining form with the meaning “muscle tension, nerve tension,” as specified by the initial element (hypertonia ); used also in the formation of words that denote more generally a personality type or personality disorder (catatonia; somatotonia ).

Etymology

Origin of -tonia

Example Sentences

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“Chimp Crazy” star Tonia Haddix on Thursday was sentenced to 46 months in prison.

From Los Angeles Times

Prominent sportspeople also took to social media to condemn the post, with Tonia Antoniazzi - Labour MP for Gower and a former Wales international - describing it as "disappointing for a club with such a great history and legacy which has inspired so many women and girls to want to play".

From BBC

They eventually reached a police barricade and weren’t allowed to drive to his father’s home on Tonia Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi said England's players should use their "power" to "make a difference".

From BBC

At 4:42 a.m., the radio reports a person trapped inside a burning home on Tonia Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

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