Synonyms: overtone, partial, partial tone
Definition: a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Similar words: harmonic
Definition: a tone that is a component of a complex sound
Synonyms: overtone
Definition: (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
Usage: overtones of despair
Similar words: significance, signification, meaning, import
Definition: the message that is intended or expressed or signified
Usage: what is the meaning of this sentence; the significance of a red traffic light; the signification of Chinese characters; the import of his announcement was ambiguous