syntony

noun

syn·​to·​ny

-nē

plural -es

1

: the state of being normally responsive to and in harmony with the environment

2

: resonance sense 1b(2)

Word History

Etymology

Greek syntonia agreement, from syntonos being in harmony (from syn- + tonos voice, pitch) + -ia -y

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