Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Overtone.
Overtone - as a noun
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
Example: "Overtones of despair"
A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partial9partial toneOvertone - as a verb
To give an overtone to.
Example Sentences
"The debate had a racial overtone."
"Her comment had a mocking overtone."
"The painting carries an emotional overtone."
"The meeting had a political overtone."
"The joke had a sexual overtone."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overtone is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTONE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OVERTONE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overtone is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTONE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OVERTONE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overtone is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTONE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
