What is "overtone" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "overtone": (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/

Meaning of "overtone": a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/

Synonyms:

connotation, tone, undercurrent, meaning, undertone, nuance, flavor, inference, suggestion, innuendo, intimation, sense, association,