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overtones

/ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/

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noun

A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.

Examples :

"The rich sound of the cello included noticeable overtones, creating a warmer, fuller sound than a simple note. "

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noun

(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.

Examples :

"The politician's speech about unity had strong overtones of blame, making many people feel targeted despite his claims of inclusivity. "

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verb

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

"The politician carefully chose his words to overtones his speech with a sense of hope and unity. "

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