NYT Dictionary

AMYOTONIA

/ˈeɪmaɪətoʊniːə/
NounA-my-o-to-ni-aa-my-o-to-ni-a · 6 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

Lack of normal muscular tension or tonus, especially when congenital.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From a- + myotonia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

atonicityatonyatonia

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024, 2026.

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