Nouns Ending With ON
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information | 1. a message received and understood 2. knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction More Definitions → |
education | 1. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill 2. knowledge acquired by learning and instruction More Definitions → |
version | 1. an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint 2. something a little different from others of the same type More Definitions → |
section | 1. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) 2. a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope More Definitions → |
location | 1. a point or extent in space; a point or extent in space 2. the act of putting something in a certain place More Definitions → |
description | 1. a statement that represents something in words 2. the act of describing something More Definitions → |
action | 1. something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2. the state of being active More Definitions → |
application | 1. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose 2. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school More Definitions → |
person | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential 2. a human body (usually including the clothing) More Definitions → |
question | 1. an instance of questioning 2. the subject matter at issue More Definitions → |
million | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros 2. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) More Definitions → |
discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic More Definitions → |
edition | 1. the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published 2. all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time More Definitions → |
association | 1. a formal organization of people or groups of people 2. the act of consorting with or joining with others More Definitions → |
common | 1. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area More Definitions → |
collection | 1. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 2. a publication containing a variety of works More Definitions → |
region | 1. the extended spatial location of something 2. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve More Definitions → |
function | 1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) 2. what something is used for More Definitions → |
production | 1. the act or process of producing something 2. a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television More Definitions → |
construction | 1. the act of constructing something 2. a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit More Definitions → |
protection | 1. the activity of protecting someone or something 2. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury More Definitions → |
position | 1. the particular portion of space occupied by something 2. a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons More Definitions → |
commission | 1. a special group delegated to consider some matter 2. a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary) More Definitions → |
administration | 1. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) 2. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something More Definitions → |
season | 1. a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field 2. one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions More Definitions → |
condition | 1. a state at a particular time 2. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else More Definitions → |
organization | 1. a group of people who work together 2. an organized structure for arranging or classifying More Definitions → |
selection | 1. the act of choosing or selecting 2. an assortment of things from which a choice can be made More Definitions → |
corporation | 1. a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state 2. slang for a paunch More Definitions → |
solution | 1. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem More Definitions → |
addition | 1. a component that is added to something to improve it 2. the act of adding one thing to another More Definitions → |
union | 1. an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer 2. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes More Definitions → |
decision | 1. the act of making up your mind about something 2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration More Definitions → |
division | 1. an army unit large enough to sustain combat 2. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole More Definitions → |
registration | 1. the act of enrolling 2. the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time More Definitions → |
button | 1. a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes 2. an electrical switch operated by pressing More Definitions → |
distribution | 1. (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
reason | 1. a rational motive for a belief or action 2. an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
foundation | 1. the basis on which something is grounded 2. an institution supported by an endowment More Definitions → |
communication | 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information 2. something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups More Definitions → |
population | 1. the people who inhabit a territory or state 2. a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area More Definitions → |
navigation | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. ship traffic More Definitions → |
station | 1. a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose 2. proper or designated social situation More Definitions → |
option | 1. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited 2. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen More Definitions → |
connection | 1. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) 2. the state of being connected More Definitions → |
introduction | 1. the act of beginning something new 2. the first section of a communication More Definitions → |
accommodation | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. a settlement of differences More Definitions → |
operation | 1. the state of being in effect or being operative 2. a business especially one run on a large scale More Definitions → |
amazon | 1. a large strong and aggressive woman 2. mainly green tropical American parrots More Definitions → |
son | 1. a male human offspring More Definitions → |
opinion | 1. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty 2. a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof More Definitions → |
resolution | 1. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote 2. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together More Definitions → |
publication | 1. a copy of a printed work offered for distribution 2. the act of issuing printed materials More Definitions → |
session | 1. a meeting for execution of a group's functions 2. the time during which a school holds classes More Definitions → |
vacation | 1. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure 2. the act of making something legally void More Definitions → |
transportation | 1. a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods 2. the act of moving something from one location to another More Definitions → |
mission | 1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work 2. an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters More Definitions → |
television | 1. broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects 2. a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points More Definitions → |
fiction | 1. a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact 2. a deliberately false or improbable account More Definitions → |
evaluation | 1. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of 2. an appraisal of the value of something More Definitions → |
implementation | 1. the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order 2. the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect More Definitions → |
definition | 1. a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol 2. clarity of outline More Definitions → |
installation | 1. the act of installing something (as equipment) 2. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry More Definitions → |
attention | 1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others 2. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something More Definitions → |
auction | 1. a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge 2. the public sale of something to the highest bidder More Definitions → |
nation | 1. a politically organized body of people under a single government 2. the people who live in a nation or country More Definitions → |
motion | 1. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals 2. a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something More Definitions → |
fashion | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. characteristic or habitual practice More Definitions → |
documentation | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence 2. program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs More Definitions → |
vision | 1. a vivid mental image 2. the ability to see; the visual faculty More Definitions → |
situation | 1. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time 2. a condition or position in which you find yourself More Definitions → |
canon | 1. a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy 2. a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter More Definitions → |
religion | 1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny 2. an institution to express belief in a divine power More Definitions → |
permission | 1. approval to do something 2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization More Definitions → |
generation | 1. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age 2. group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent More Definitions → |
competition | 1. a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers 2. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants More Definitions → |
configuration | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) More Definitions → |
presentation | 1. the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) 2. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view More Definitions → |
election | 1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office 2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice More Definitions → |
comparison | 1. the act of examining resemblances 2. relation based on similarities and differences More Definitions → |
extension | 1. a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt 2. act of expanding in scope; making more widely available More Definitions → |
icon | 1. (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface 2. a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface More Definitions → |
direction | 1. a line leading to a place or point 2. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves More Definitions → |
iron | 1. a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood 2. a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head More Definitions → |
integration | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community 2. the act of combining into an integral whole More Definitions → |
billion | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen 2. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) More Definitions → |
destination | 1. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
con | 1. an argument opposed to a proposal 2. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison More Definitions → |
expression | 1. the feelings expressed on a person's face 2. expression without words More Definitions → |
recreation | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation More Definitions → |
translation | 1. a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language 2. a uniform movement without rotation More Definitions → |
won | 1. the basic unit of money in South Korea 2. the basic unit of money in North Korea More Definitions → |
legislation | 1. law enacted by a legislative body 2. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
creation | 1. the human act of creating 2. an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone More Definitions → |
regulation | 1. an authoritative command 2. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior More Definitions → |
reduction | 1. the act of decreasing or reducing something 2. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent More Definitions → |
nutrition | 1. (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance 2. a source of materials to nourish the body More Definitions → |
prevention | 1. the act of preventing More Definitions → |
moon | 1. the natural satellite of the Earth 2. any object resembling a moon More Definitions → |
participation | 1. the act of sharing in the activities of a group 2. the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) More Definitions → |
combination | 1. a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities 2. a coordinated sequence of chess moves More Definitions → |
convention | 1. a large formal assembly 2. something regarded as a normative example More Definitions → |
certification | 1. the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on 2. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
subscription | 1. a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time 2. agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name More Definitions → |
provision | 1. a stipulated condition 2. the activity of supplying or providing something More Definitions → |
promotion | 1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution 2. act of raising in rank or position More Definitions → |
conversion | 1. an event that results in a transformation 2. a change in the units or form of an expression: More Definitions → |
revision | 1. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) 2. the act of rewriting something More Definitions → |
prescription | 1. directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions 2. a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist More Definitions → |
conservation | 1. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change 2. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources More Definitions → |
don | 1. teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford) 2. the head of an organized crime family More Definitions → |
evolution | 1. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) 2. (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms More Definitions → |
preparation | 1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose 2. a substance prepared according to a formula More Definitions → |
instruction | 1. a message describing how something is to be done 2. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill More Definitions → |
annotation | 1. a comment or instruction (usually added) 2. the act of adding notes More Definitions → |
compensation | 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors More Definitions → |
investigation | 1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities 2. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
institution | 1. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose 2. an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated More Definitions → |
transmission | 1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted 2. communication by means of transmitted signals More Definitions → |
identification | 1. the act of designating or identifying something 2. evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing More Definitions → |
portion | 1. something determined in relation to something that includes it 2. something less than the whole of a human artifact More Definitions → |
cotton | 1. soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state 2. fabric woven from cotton fibers More Definitions → |
organisation | 1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something 2. a group of people who work together More Definitions → |
relation | 1. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together 2. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
recognition | 1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged 2. the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering More Definitions → |
submission | 1. something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition) 2. the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another More Definitions → |
inspection | 1. a formal or official examination More Definitions → |
transaction | 1. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
execution | 1. putting a condemned person to death 2. the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it More Definitions → |
examination | 1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) 2. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge More Definitions → |
consideration | 1. the process of giving careful thought to something 2. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision More Definitions → |
reservation | 1. a district that is reserved for particular purpose 2. a statement that limits or restricts some claim More Definitions → |
expansion | 1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope 2. a function expressed as a sum or product of terms More Definitions → |
contribution | 1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result 2. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause More Definitions → |
constitution | 1. law determining the fundamental political principles of a government 2. the act of forming or establishing something More Definitions → |
consultation | 1. a conference (usually with someone important) 2. a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question More Definitions → |
transition | 1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next 2. an event that results in a transformation More Definitions → |
classification | 1. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type 2. a group of people or things arranged by class or category More Definitions → |
satisfaction | 1. the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation 2. state of being gratified or satisfied More Definitions → |
cartoon | 1. a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine 2. a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence More Definitions → |
carbon | 1. an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds 2. a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper More Definitions → |
interaction | 1. a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting 2. (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons More Definitions → |
revolution | 1. a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving 2. the overthrow of a government by those who are governed More Definitions → |
consolidation | 1. combining into a solid mass 2. the act of combining into an integral whole More Definitions → |
cooperation | 1. joint operation or action 2. the practice of cooperating More Definitions → |
acquisition | 1. the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something 2. something acquired More Definitions → |
notification | 1. an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
completion | 1. (American football) a successful forward pass in football 2. a concluding action More Definitions → |
specification | 1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work 2. naming explicitly More Definitions → |
representation | 1. a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image 2. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something More Definitions → |
consumption | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) 2. involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body More Definitions → |
afternoon | 1. the part of the day between noon and evening 2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good afternoon More Definitions → |
mention | 1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
innovation | 1. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation 2. the creation of something in the mind More Definitions → |
lesson | 1. a unit of instruction 2. punishment intended as a warning to others More Definitions → |
reaction | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others 2. an idea evoked by some experience More Definitions → |
exception | 1. a deliberate act of omission 2. an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization More Definitions → |
duration | 1. the period of time during which something continues 2. the property of enduring or continuing in time More Definitions → |
recommendation | 1. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable 2. something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable More Definitions → |
adoption | 1. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception 2. a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit) More Definitions → |
conclusion | 1. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration 2. an intuitive assumption More Definitions → |
python | 1. large Old World boas 2. a soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit More Definitions → |
collaboration | 1. act of working jointly 2. act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country More Definitions → |
detection | 1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
formation | 1. an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit 2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape More Definitions → |
dragon | 1. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings 2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman More Definitions → |
determination | 1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation 2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose More Definitions → |
animation | 1. the condition of living or the state of being alive 2. the property of being able to survive and grow More Definitions → |
aviation | 1. the aggregation of a country's military aircraft 2. the operation of aircraft to provide transportation More Definitions → |
admission | 1. the act of admitting someone to enter 2. an acknowledgment of the truth of something More Definitions → |
simulation | 1. the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training) 2. (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program More Definitions → |
concentration | 1. the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
interpretation | 1. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something 2. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance More Definitions → |
optimization | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
exhibition | 1. the act of exhibiting 2. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display More Definitions → |
composition | 1. the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole 2. the way in which someone or something is composed More Definitions → |
immigration | 1. migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there) 2. the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval More Definitions → |
prison | 1. a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment 2. a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement More Definitions → |
depression | 1. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity 2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment More Definitions → |
explanation | 1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. 2. thought that makes something comprehensible More Definitions → |
subsection | 1. a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided More Definitions → |
infection | 1. the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms 2. (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound More Definitions → |
nelson | 1. any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck More Definitions → |
occupation | 1. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money 2. the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power More Definitions → |
radiation | 1. energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles 2. the act of spreading outward from a central source More Definitions → |
pollution | 1. undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities 2. the state of being polluted More Definitions → |
federation | 1. an organization formed by merging several groups or parties 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
medication | 1. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease 2. the act of treating with medicines or remedies More Definitions → |
violation | 1. a crime less serious than a felony 2. an act that disregards an agreement or a right More Definitions → |
champion | 1. someone who has won first place in a competition 2. someone who fights for a cause More Definitions → |
obligation | 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force 2. the state of being obligated to do or pay something More Definitions → |
tradition | 1. an inherited pattern of thought or action 2. a specific practice of long standing More Definitions → |
conversation | 1. the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. More Definitions → |
pension | 1. a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working More Definitions → |
precision | 1. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance More Definitions → |
reproduction | 1. the process of generating offspring 2. recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall More Definitions → |
passion | 1. a strong feeling or emotion 2. the trait of being intensely emotional More Definitions → |
rehabilitation | 1. the restoration of someone to a useful place in society 2. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation More Definitions → |
reception | 1. the manner in which something is greeted 2. a formal party of people; as after a wedding More Definitions → |
discrimination | 1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice 2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished More Definitions → |
suspension | 1. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
correction | 1. the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right 2. a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure More Definitions → |
authentication | 1. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity 2. validating the authenticity of something or someone More Definitions → |
equation | 1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
dimension | 1. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) 2. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished More Definitions → |
orientation | 1. the act of orienting 2. an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
jurisdiction | 1. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law 2. in law; the territory within which power can be exercised More Definitions → |
declaration | 1. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) 2. (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction More Definitions → |
automation | 1. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware 2. the condition of being automatically operated or controlled More Definitions → |
destruction | 1. the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists 2. an event that completely destroys something More Definitions → |
migration | 1. the movement of persons from one country or locality to another 2. a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) More Definitions → |
coalition | 1. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty 2. the state of being combined into one body More Definitions → |
observation | 1. the act of making and recording a measurement 2. the act of observing; taking a patient look More Definitions → |
restoration | 1. the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state 2. getting something back again More Definitions → |
opposition | 1. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with 2. the relation between opposed entities More Definitions → |
confirmation | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. information that confirms or verifies More Definitions → |
petition | 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. reverent petition to a deity More Definitions → |
ion | 1. a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons More Definitions → |
intervention | 1. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) 2. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries More Definitions → |
attraction | 1. the force by which one object attracts another 2. an entertainment that is offered to the public More Definitions → |
modification | 1. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) 2. slightly modified copy; not an exact copy More Definitions → |
compilation | 1. something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) 2. the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list) More Definitions → |
verification | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement More Definitions → |
occasion | 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people More Definitions → |
allocation | 1. a share set aside for a specific purpose 2. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
lion | 1. large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male 2. a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after) More Definitions → |
canyon | 1. a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall More Definitions → |
transformation | 1. a qualitative change 2. (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system More Definitions → |
donation | 1. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause 2. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity More Definitions → |
reputation | 1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor 2. notoriety for some particular characteristic More Definitions → |
variation | 1. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change 2. an activity that varies from a norm or standard More Definitions → |
projection | 1. a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations 2. the projection of an image from a film onto a screen More Definitions → |
injection | 1. the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure 2. any solution that is injected (as into the skin) More Definitions → |
fusion | 1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union 2. the state of being combined into one body More Definitions → |
exploration | 1. to travel for the purpose of discovery 2. a careful systematic search More Definitions → |
coupon | 1. a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed 2. a test sample of some substance More Definitions → |
compression | 1. an increase in the density of something 2. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together More Definitions → |
litigation | 1. a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights More Definitions → |
coordination | 1. the skillful and effective interaction of movements 2. the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation More Definitions → |
activation | 1. stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical 2. the activity of causing to have energy and be active More Definitions → |
nylon | 1. a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers 2. a group of synthetic fabrics, known generically as aliphatic polyamides More Definitions → |
inclusion | 1. the state of being included 2. the relation of comprising something More Definitions → |
termination | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. a place where something ends or is complete More Definitions → |
authorization | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. the power or right to give orders or make decisions More Definitions → |
salon | 1. gallery where works of art can be displayed 2. a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work More Definitions → |
suggestion | 1. an idea that is suggested 2. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection More Definitions → |
proportion | 1. the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole 2. magnitude or extent More Definitions → |
junction | 1. the place where two or more things come together 2. the state of being joined together More Definitions → |
noon | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
supervision | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
separation | 1. the state of lacking unity 2. coming apart More Definitions → |
syndication | 1. organizing into or administering as a syndicate 2. selling (an article or cartoon) for publication in many magazines or newspapers at the same time More Definitions → |
celebration | 1. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event 2. any joyous diversion More Definitions → |
tuition | 1. a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education) 2. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately) More Definitions → |
citation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) More Definitions → |
salmon | 1. any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn 2. flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae More Definitions → |
weapon | 1. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting 2. a means of persuading or arguing More Definitions → |
emission | 1. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth 2. a substance that is emitted or released More Definitions → |
calculation | 1. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods 2. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities More Definitions → |
newton | 1. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes More Definitions → |
mason | 1. a craftsman who works with stone or brick More Definitions → |
preservation | 1. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger 2. the condition of being (well or ill) preserved More Definitions → |
abortion | 1. termination of pregnancy 2. failure of a plan More Definitions → |
demonstration | 1. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view 2. a show of military force or preparedness More Definitions → |
graduation | 1. the successful completion of a program of study 2. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred More Definitions → |
addiction | 1. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) 2. an abnormally strong craving More Definitions → |
silicon | 1. a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors More Definitions → |
retention | 1. the act of retaining something 2. the power of retaining and recalling past experience More Definitions → |
profession | 1. the body of people in a learned occupation 2. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) More Definitions → |
electron | 1. an elementary particle with negative charge More Definitions → |
encryption | 1. the activity of converting data or information into code More Definitions → |
possession | 1. the act of having and controlling property 2. anything owned or possessed More Definitions → |
lemon | 1. yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh 2. a strong yellow color More Definitions → |
relocation | 1. the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) 2. the act of changing your residence or place of business More Definitions → |
discretion | 1. freedom to act or judge on one's own 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
reunion | 1. a party of former associates who have come together again 2. the act of coming together again More Definitions → |
companion | 1. a friend who is frequently in the company of another 2. a traveler who accompanies you More Definitions → |
conjunction | 1. the temporal property of two things happening at the same time 2. the state of being joined together More Definitions → |
validation | 1. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something 2. the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof More Definitions → |
corruption | 1. lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain 2. in a state of progressive putrefaction More Definitions → |
taxation | 1. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government 2. government income due to taxation More Definitions → |
inflation | 1. a general and progressive increase in prices 2. (cosmology) a brief exponential expansion of the universe (faster than the speed of light) postulated to have occurred shortly after the big bang More Definitions → |
limitation | 1. a principle that limits the extent of something 2. the quality of being limited or restricted More Definitions → |
illustration | 1. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive 2. showing by example More Definitions → |
inspiration | 1. arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity 2. a product of your creative thinking and work More Definitions → |
ton | 1. a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds 2. a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds More Definitions → |
perception | 1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept 2. a way of conceiving something More Definitions → |
circulation | 1. the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines) 2. movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels More Definitions → |
assumption | 1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn 2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
invention | 1. the creation of something in the mind 2. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation More Definitions → |
cancellation | 1. the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement 2. the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void More Definitions → |
reflection | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration 2. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface More Definitions → |
invitation | 1. a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something 2. a tempting allurement More Definitions → |
intention | 1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 2. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal More Definitions → |
ribbon | 1. any long object resembling a thin line 2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
impression | 1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed 2. an outward appearance More Definitions → |
correlation | 1. a reciprocal relation between two or more things 2. a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation) More Definitions → |
confusion | 1. disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably 2. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior More Definitions → |
horizon | 1. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet 2. the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated More Definitions → |
invasion | 1. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder 2. any entry into an area not previously occupied More Definitions → |
notion | 1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed 2. a general inclusive concept More Definitions → |
motivation | 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. the condition of being motivated More Definitions → |
appreciation | 1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
restriction | 1. a principle that limits the extent of something 2. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) More Definitions → |
transcription | 1. something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation 2. (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA More Definitions → |
fraction | 1. a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process 2. a small part or item forming a piece of a whole More Definitions → |
reconstruction | 1. the activity of constructing something again 2. an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence More Definitions → |
prediction | 1. the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) 2. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
tension | 1. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense 2. the physical condition of being stretched or strained More Definitions → |
rotation | 1. the act of rotating as if on an axis 2. (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin More Definitions → |
imagination | 1. the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses 2. the ability to form mental images of things or events More Definitions → |
precipitation | 1. the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time 2. the process of forming a chemical precipitate More Definitions → |
isolation | 1. a state of separation between persons or groups 2. a feeling of being disliked and alone More Definitions → |
valuation | 1. an appraisal of the value of something 2. assessed price More Definitions → |
subdivision | 1. an area composed of subdivided lots 2. the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided More Definitions → |
distinction | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. high status importance owing to marked superiority More Definitions → |
exemption | 1. immunity from an obligation or duty 2. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.) More Definitions → |
affiliation | 1. a social or business relationship 2. the act of becoming formally connected or joined More Definitions → |
accreditation | 1. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards) More Definitions → |
meditation | 1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature 2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) More Definitions → |
balloon | 1. large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air 2. small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck More Definitions → |
partition | 1. a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) 2. (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit More Definitions → |
indication | 1. something that serves to indicate or suggest 2. the act of indicating or pointing out by name More Definitions → |
caution | 1. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger 2. a warning against certain acts More Definitions → |
qualification | 1. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something 2. the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea More Definitions → |
onion | 1. the bulb of an onion plant 2. bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb More Definitions → |
extraction | 1. the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
elevation | 1. the event of something being raised upward 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
utilization | 1. the act of using 2. the state of having been made use of More Definitions → |
calibration | 1. the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument More Definitions → |
regression | 1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state More Definitions → |
intersection | 1. a point where lines intersect 2. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
pavilion | 1. large and often sumptuous tent More Definitions → |
induction | 1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office 2. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current More Definitions → |
marathon | 1. any long and arduous undertaking 2. a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards More Definitions → |
proposition | 1. (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false 2. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection More Definitions → |
designation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
criterion | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
civilization | 1. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) 2. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization More Definitions → |
vegetation | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. the process of growth in plants More Definitions → |
phenomenon | 1. any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning 2. a remarkable development More Definitions → |
estimation | 1. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) 2. the respect with which a person is held More Definitions → |
explosion | 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of exploding or bursting More Definitions → |
deviation | 1. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm 2. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function More Definitions → |
irrigation | 1. supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc 2. (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution More Definitions → |
penetration | 1. an attack that penetrates into enemy territory 2. clear or deep perception of a situation More Definitions → |
conviction | 1. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence 2. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed More Definitions → |
nomination | 1. the act of officially naming a candidate 2. the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election More Definitions → |
exclusion | 1. the state of being excluded 2. the state of being excommunicated More Definitions → |
workstation | 1. a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer More Definitions → |
disposition | 1. your usual mood 2. the act or means of getting rid of something More Definitions → |
computation | 1. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods 2. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities More Definitions → |
salvation | 1. (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil 2. a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness More Definitions → |
arbitration | 1. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management) 2. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment More Definitions → |
elimination | 1. the act of removing or getting rid of something 2. the bodily process of discharging waste matter More Definitions → |
characterization | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features More Definitions → |
colon | 1. the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted 2. the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
contamination | 1. the state of being contaminated 2. a substance that contaminates More Definitions → |
expiration | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
negotiation | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement 2. the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms More Definitions → |
revelation | 1. the speech act of making something evident 2. an enlightening or astonishing disclosure More Definitions → |
delegation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
bacon | 1. back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried More Definitions → |
cannon | 1. a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels 2. heavy gun fired from a tank More Definitions → |
surgeon | 1. a physician who specializes in surgery More Definitions → |
adaptation | 1. a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form 2. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) More Definitions → |
absorption | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid 2. (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium More Definitions → |
relaxation | 1. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers 2. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance More Definitions → |
wagon | 1. any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor 2. van used by police to transport prisoners More Definitions → |
replication | 1. the act of making copies 2. (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division More Definitions → |
neon | 1. a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts More Definitions → |
insertion | 1. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted 2. the act of putting one thing into another More Definitions → |
instrumentation | 1. an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end 2. the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation More Definitions → |
insulation | 1. the state of being isolated or detached 2. insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity More Definitions → |
poison | 1. any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism 2. anything that harms or destroys More Definitions → |
nonfiction | 1. prose writing that is not fictional More Definitions → |
liaison | 1. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship 2. a channel for communication between groups More Definitions → |
detention | 1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 2. a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home More Definitions → |
gallon | 1. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters More Definitions → |
erosion | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively 2. condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind More Definitions → |
formulation | 1. a substance prepared according to a formula 2. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally More Definitions → |
expedition | 1. a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country 2. an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
distortion | 1. a change for the worse 2. a shape resulting from distortion More Definitions → |
prosecution | 1. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior 2. the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant More Definitions → |
quotation | 1. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage 2. a passage or expression that is quoted or cited More Definitions → |
manipulation | 1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage 2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means More Definitions → |
emotion | 1. any strong feeling More Definitions → |
incorporation | 1. consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body 2. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself More Definitions → |
decoration | 1. something used to beautify 2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
accession | 1. a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group) 2. (civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement More Definitions → |
mediation | 1. a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party 2. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
demon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a cruel wicked and inhuman person More Definitions → |
notation | 1. a technical system of symbols used to represent special things 2. a comment or instruction (usually added) More Definitions → |
caption | 1. taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument 2. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen More Definitions → |
globalization | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
justification | 1. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary 2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief More Definitions → |
ventilation | 1. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air 2. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air More Definitions → |
progression | 1. a series with a definite pattern of advance 2. a movement forward More Definitions → |
daemon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a person who is part mortal and part god More Definitions → |
continuation | 1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption 2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it More Definitions → |
falcon | 1. diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight More Definitions → |
duplication | 1. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly 2. the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something More Definitions → |
honeymoon | 1. a holiday taken by a newly married couple 2. the early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political More Definitions → |
percussion | 1. the act of playing a percussion instrument 2. the act of exploding a percussion cap More Definitions → |
pentagon | 1. a five-sided polygon More Definitions → |
dissertation | 1. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
dedication | 1. complete and wholehearted fidelity 2. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose More Definitions → |
lotion | 1. any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin 2. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin More Definitions → |
collision | 1. (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together 2. an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object More Definitions → |
mitigation | 1. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious 2. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances More Definitions → |
degradation | 1. changing to a lower state (a less respected state) 2. a low or downcast state More Definitions → |
diffusion | 1. (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration 2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another More Definitions → |
baton | 1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir 2. a short stout club used primarily by policemen More Definitions → |
stimulation | 1. the act of arousing an organism to action 2. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action More Definitions → |
rejection | 1. the act of rejecting something 2. the state of being rejected More Definitions → |
dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
deletion | 1. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases 2. (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome More Definitions → |
beacon | 1. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance 2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes More Definitions → |
hypertension | 1. a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater) More Definitions → |
redemption | 1. (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil 2. repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) More Definitions → |
canton | 1. a small administrative division of a country More Definitions → |
vibration | 1. the act of vibrating 2. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
acceleration | 1. an increase in rate of change 2. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed More Definitions → |
visualization | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
deduction | 1. a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket 2. an amount or percentage deducted More Definitions → |
substitution | 1. an event in which one thing is substituted for another 2. the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: More Definitions → |
perfection | 1. the state of being without a flaw or defect 2. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept More Definitions → |
accumulation | 1. an increase by natural growth or addition 2. several things grouped together or considered as a whole More Definitions → |
chairperson | 1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
probation | 1. a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership 2. a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself More Definitions → |
mutation | 1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration 2. (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism More Definitions → |
exploitation | 1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful 2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
mansion | 1. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided 2. a large and imposing house More Definitions → |
spoon | 1. a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food 2. as much as a spoon will hold More Definitions → |
expectation | 1. belief about (or mental picture of) the future 2. anticipating with confidence of fulfillment More Definitions → |
liberation | 1. the act of liberating someone or something 2. the attempt to achieve equal rights or status More Definitions → |
congestion | 1. excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part 2. excessive crowding More Definitions → |
initiation | 1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office 2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
reconciliation | 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations 2. getting two things to correspond More Definitions → |
appropriation | 1. money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose 2. incorporation by joining or uniting More Definitions → |
proliferation | 1. growth by the rapid multiplication of parts 2. a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons) More Definitions → |
depreciation | 1. a decrease in price or value 2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use More Definitions → |
approximation | 1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth 2. the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity) More Definitions → |
propagation | 1. the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions 2. the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production More Definitions → |
purification | 1. the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities 2. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) More Definitions → |
plantation | 1. an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas) 2. garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth More Definitions → |
combustion | 1. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light 2. a state of violent disturbance and excitement More Definitions → |
clarification | 1. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding 2. the act of removing solid particles from a liquid More Definitions → |
objection | 1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest 2. the speech act of objecting More Definitions → |
humiliation | 1. state of disgrace or loss of self-respect 2. strong feelings of embarrassment More Definitions → |
renovation | 1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring 2. the state of being restored to its former good condition More Definitions → |
ignition | 1. the process of initiating combustion or catching fire 2. the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
conception | 1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances 2. the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon More Definitions → |
congregation | 1. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church 2. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together More Definitions → |
fabrication | 1. a deliberately false or improbable account 2. writing in a fictional form More Definitions → |
regeneration | 1. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs 2. feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input More Definitions → |
differentiation | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function More Definitions → |
dysfunction | 1. (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group More Definitions → |
corrosion | 1. a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action 2. erosion by chemical action More Definitions → |
solicitation | 1. an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status 2. request for a sum of money More Definitions → |
synchronization | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time 2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison More Definitions → |
cushion | 1. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses 2. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle More Definitions → |
crimson | 1. a deep and vivid red color More Definitions → |
compassion | 1. a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering 2. the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it More Definitions → |
baron | 1. a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank 2. a British peer of the lowest rank More Definitions → |
suppression | 1. the failure to develop some part or organ 2. the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation More Definitions → |
localization | 1. a determination of the place where something is 2. (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body More Definitions → |
telecommunication | 1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically 2. (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance More Definitions → |
deposition | 1. the natural process of laying down a deposit of something 2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office More Definitions → |
prohibition | 1. a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages 2. a decree that prohibits something More Definitions → |
sensation | 1. an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation 2. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
intrusion | 1. any entry into an area not previously occupied 2. entrance by force or without permission or welcome More Definitions → |
resurrection | 1. a revival from inactivity and disuse More Definitions → |
transplantation | 1. an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient) 2. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location More Definitions → |
illusion | 1. an erroneous mental representation 2. something many people believe that is false More Definitions → |
frustration | 1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals 2. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts More Definitions → |
sanitation | 1. the state of being clean and conducive to health 2. making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing More Definitions → |
inhibition | 1. (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires 2. the quality of being inhibited More Definitions → |
proton | 1. a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron More Definitions → |
napoleon | 1. a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream More Definitions → |
cinnamon | 1. aromatic bark used as a spice 2. tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon More Definitions → |
realization | 1. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly 2. making real or giving the appearance of reality More Definitions → |
dominion | 1. dominance or power through legal authority 2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes More Definitions → |
filtration | 1. the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium 2. the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter More Definitions → |
skeleton | 1. something reduced to its minimal form 2. a scandal that is kept secret More Definitions → |
battalion | 1. an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies 2. a large indefinite quantity More Definitions → |
refrigeration | 1. the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes 2. deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes More Definitions → |
succession | 1. a following of one thing after another in time 2. a group of people or things arranged or following in order More Definitions → |
clarion | 1. a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone More Definitions → |
friction | 1. a state of conflict between persons 2. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another More Definitions → |
inflammation | 1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up More Definitions → |
attribution | 1. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing 2. assigning to a cause or source More Definitions → |
saloon | 1. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter 2. tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals More Definitions → |
speculation | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 2. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) More Definitions → |
legion | 1. archaic terms for army 2. association of ex-servicemen More Definitions → |
assertion | 1. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something More Definitions → |
patron | 1. a regular customer 2. the proprietor of an inn More Definitions → |
comprehension | 1. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) 2. the relation of comprising something More Definitions → |
augmentation | 1. the amount by which something becomes greater 2. the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original) More Definitions → |
amortization | 1. the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years 2. payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers More Definitions → |
alteration | 1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
modulation | 1. a musical passage moving from one key to another 2. (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase More Definitions → |
communion | 1. sharing thoughts and feelings 2. (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites More Definitions → |
squadron | 1. a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms 2. an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group More Definitions → |
demolition | 1. an event that completely destroys something 2. the act of demolishing More Definitions → |
erection | 1. an erect penis 2. a structure that has been erected More Definitions → |
remediation | 1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil More Definitions → |
photon | 1. a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle More Definitions → |
dispersion | 1. spreading widely or driving off 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
abandon | 1. the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry 2. a feeling of extreme emotional intensity More Definitions → |
maroon | 1. a person who is stranded (as on an island) 2. a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color More Definitions → |
teaspoon | 1. as much as a teaspoon will hold 2. a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram More Definitions → |
emulation | 1. ambition to equal or excel 2. (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another More Definitions → |
sermon | 1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 2. a moralistic rebuke More Definitions → |
lagoon | 1. a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral More Definitions → |
pigeon | 1. wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs More Definitions → |
traction | 1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 2. (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing More Definitions → |
vaccination | 1. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease 2. the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine More Definitions → |
dungeon | 1. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress 2. a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined More Definitions → |
aggregation | 1. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 2. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
decomposition | 1. the analysis of a vector field 2. in a decomposed state More Definitions → |
ambition | 1. a cherished desire 2. a strong drive for success More Definitions → |
ammunition | 1. projectiles to be fired from a gun 2. any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction More Definitions → |
disruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
resignation | 1. acceptance of despair 2. the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) More Definitions → |
aggression | 1. a disposition to behave aggressively 2. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack More Definitions → |
temptation | 1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce 2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid More Definitions → |
oxidation | 1. the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction More Definitions → |
neutron | 1. an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus More Definitions → |
suspicion | 1. an impression that something might be the case 2. doubt about someone's honesty More Definitions → |
privatization | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
cultivation | 1. socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners 2. (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale) More Definitions → |
toon | 1. a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence More Definitions → |
obsession | 1. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will 2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone More Definitions → |
redistribution | 1. distributing again More Definitions → |
rebellion | 1. refusal to accept some authority or code or convention 2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
deception | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. the act of deceiving More Definitions → |
macon | 1. fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry More Definitions → |
tycoon | 1. a very wealthy or powerful businessman More Definitions → |
diversion | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
ordination | 1. the status of being ordained to a sacred office 2. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements More Definitions → |
immunization | 1. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) More Definitions → |
remuneration | 1. something that remunerates 2. the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses More Definitions → |
evacuation | 1. the act of removing the contents of something 2. the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection More Definitions → |
inception | 1. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events More Definitions → |
subversion | 1. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity 2. the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government More Definitions → |
piston | 1. mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion More Definitions → |
specialization | 1. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose 2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career More Definitions → |
abstraction | 1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance 2. the act of withdrawing or removing something More Definitions → |
luncheon | 1. a midday meal More Definitions → |
stabilization | 1. the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable 2. the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn More Definitions → |
segmentation | 1. (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum 2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart More Definitions → |
visitation | 1. an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event 2. any disaster or catastrophe More Definitions → |
affection | 1. a positive feeling of liking More Definitions → |
initialization | 1. (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position More Definitions → |
devotion | 1. feelings of ardent love 2. commitment to some purpose More Definitions → |
illumination | 1. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination 2. the degree of visibility of your environment More Definitions → |
garrison | 1. a fortified military post where troops are stationed 2. the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place More Definitions → |
anticipation | 1. an expectation 2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm) More Definitions → |
backgammon | 1. a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice More Definitions → |
excursion | 1. a journey taken for pleasure 2. wandering from the main path of a journey More Definitions → |
scion | 1. a descendant or heir More Definitions → |
extinction | 1. no longer active; extinguished 2. no longer in existence More Definitions → |
reorganization | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) 2. an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government More Definitions → |
pronunciation | 1. the manner in which someone utters a word 2. the way a word or a language is customarily spoken More Definitions → |
concession | 1. a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business 2. the act of conceding or yielding More Definitions → |
exposition | 1. a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic 2. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display More Definitions → |
optimisation | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
infusion | 1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) 2. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water) More Definitions → |
saturation | 1. the process of totally saturating something with a substance 2. the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid More Definitions → |
confession | 1. an admission of misdeeds or faults 2. a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party More Definitions → |
iteration | 1. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated 2. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained More Definitions → |
cessation | 1. a stopping More Definitions → |
audition | 1. the ability to hear; the auditory faculty 2. a test of the suitability of a performer More Definitions → |
persecution | 1. the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) More Definitions → |
assassination | 1. an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation 2. murder of a public figure by surprise attack More Definitions → |
badminton | 1. a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net More Definitions → |
contention | 1. a point asserted as part of an argument 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
revocation | 1. the state of being cancelled or annulled 2. the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done More Definitions → |
liposuction | 1. lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction More Definitions → |
moderation | 1. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes 2. a change for the better More Definitions → |
trillion | 1. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) 2. the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros in the UK More Definitions → |
reclamation | 1. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation 2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course More Definitions → |
interconnection | 1. a state of being connected reciprocally 2. (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.) More Definitions → |
excavation | 1. the act of digging 2. the site of an archeological exploration More Definitions → |
carton | 1. the quantity contained in a carton 2. a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top More Definitions → |
interruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity More Definitions → |
cognition | 1. the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning More Definitions → |
standardization | 1. the condition in which a standard has been successfully established 2. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
dissolution | 1. separation into component parts 2. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
bison | 1. any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns More Definitions → |
micron | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter More Definitions → |
imitation | 1. the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations 2. something copied or derived from an original More Definitions → |
liquidation | 1. termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities 2. the act of exterminating More Definitions → |
prostitution | 1. offering sexual intercourse for pay More Definitions → |
pardon | 1. the act of excusing a mistake or offense 2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense More Definitions → |
secretion | 1. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance 2. a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell More Definitions → |
globalisation | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
omission | 1. a mistake resulting from neglect 2. something that has been omitted More Definitions → |
implication | 1. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied) 2. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred More Definitions → |
saskatoon | 1. edible purple or red berries More Definitions → |
repetition | 1. an event that repeats 2. the act of doing or performing again More Definitions → |
contradiction | 1. opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas 2. (logic) a statement that is necessarily false More Definitions → |
adhesion | 1. abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen 2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures More Definitions → |
multiplication | 1. the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production 2. a multiplicative increase More Definitions → |
polarization | 1. the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration 2. the condition of having or giving polarity More Definitions → |
irritation | 1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed 2. a sudden outburst of anger More Definitions → |
immersion | 1. sinking until covered completely with water 2. (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse More Definitions → |
suction | 1. a force over an area produced by a pressure difference 2. the act of sucking More Definitions → |
convection | 1. the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion 2. (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere More Definitions → |
inhalation | 1. the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing 2. a medication to be taken by inhaling it More Definitions → |
experimentation | 1. the testing of an idea 2. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation More Definitions → |
deterioration | 1. a symptom of reduced quality or strength 2. process of changing to an inferior state More Definitions → |
enumeration | 1. a numbered list 2. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order More Definitions → |
lexicon | 1. a language user's knowledge of words 2. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them More Definitions → |
ascension | 1. a movement upward; rise above the ground 2. (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon More Definitions → |
cation | 1. a positively charged ion More Definitions → |
paragon | 1. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept 2. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal More Definitions → |
obstruction | 1. any structure that makes progress difficult 2. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction More Definitions → |
jargon | 1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) 2. a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon More Definitions → |
contraception | 1. birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery More Definitions → |
intuition | 1. instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes) 2. an impression that something might be the case More Definitions → |
confrontation | 1. a bold challenge 2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions More Definitions → |
oppression | 1. the act of subjugating by cruelty 2. the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: More Definitions → |
modernization | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior 2. a modernized version (as of a play) More Definitions → |
propulsion | 1. a propelling force 2. the act of propelling More Definitions → |
segregation | 1. (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes 2. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups More Definitions → |
superannuation | 1. a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work 2. the property of being out of date and not current More Definitions → |
amplification | 1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail 2. the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input More Definitions → |
digestion | 1. the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat 2. the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body More Definitions → |
deprivation | 1. a state of extreme poverty 2. the disadvantage that results from losing something More Definitions → |
fragmentation | 1. separating something into fine particles 2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships More Definitions → |
persuasion | 1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action 2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty More Definitions → |
abbreviation | 1. a shortened form of a word or phrase 2. shortening something by omitting parts of it More Definitions → |
facilitation | 1. the condition of being made easy (or easier) 2. (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential More Definitions → |
contraction | 1. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) 2. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together More Definitions → |
punctuation | 1. something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions 2. the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases More Definitions → |
depletion | 1. the act of decreasing something markedly 2. the state of being depleted More Definitions → |
ratification | 1. making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it More Definitions → |
spokesperson | 1. an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose More Definitions → |
injunction | 1. a formal command or admonition 2. (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity More Definitions → |
sanction | 1. formal and explicit approval 2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards More Definitions → |
mobilization | 1. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: 2. act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action More Definitions → |
deformation | 1. a change for the worse 2. alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it More Definitions → |
recession | 1. the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year 2. a small concavity More Definitions → |
retardation | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. the extent to which something is delayed or held back More Definitions → |
faction | 1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue 2. a dissenting clique More Definitions → |
utilisation | 1. the act of using More Definitions → |
epsilon | 1. the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
authorisation | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. the power or right to give orders or make decisions More Definitions → |
apron | 1. a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing 2. (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green More Definitions → |
proclamation | 1. a formal public statement 2. the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice More Definitions → |
imposition | 1. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) 2. an uncalled-for burden More Definitions → |
polygon | 1. a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides More Definitions → |
heron | 1. grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill More Definitions → |
grandson | 1. a male grandchild More Definitions → |
derivation | 1. the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues) 2. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
dilution | 1. a diluted solution 2. weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner More Definitions → |
repression | 1. a state of forcible subjugation 2. (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious More Definitions → |
inversion | 1. the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer 2. abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth) More Definitions → |
presumption | 1. an assumption that is taken for granted 2. (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed More Definitions → |
excitation | 1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up 2. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland More Definitions → |
confederation | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
incubation | 1. maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development 2. (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear More Definitions → |
stallion | 1. uncastrated adult male horse More Definitions → |
diversification | 1. the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered) 2. the condition of being varied More Definitions → |
manifestation | 1. a clear appearance 2. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing More Definitions → |
fixation | 1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely 2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone More Definitions → |
inscription | 1. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something 2. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something More Definitions → |
diffraction | 1. when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands More Definitions → |
hydration | 1. the process of combining with water; usually reversible More Definitions → |
singleton | 1. a single object (as distinguished from a pair) 2. a set containing a single member More Definitions → |
constellation | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth More Definitions → |
unification | 1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union 2. the state of being joined or united or linked More Definitions → |
bourbon | 1. whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels More Definitions → |
invocation | 1. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service 2. an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil More Definitions → |
exon | 1. sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures More Definitions → |
oblivion | 1. the state of being disregarded or forgotten 2. total forgetfulness More Definitions → |
dobson | 1. large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait 2. large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait More Definitions → |
irradiation | 1. the condition of being exposed to radiation 2. a column of light (as from a beacon) More Definitions → |
scorpion | 1. arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger More Definitions → |
magnification | 1. the act of expanding something in apparent size 2. the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object More Definitions → |
reformation | 1. improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs 2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course More Definitions → |
xenon | 1. a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts More Definitions → |
hybridization | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
typhoon | 1. a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans More Definitions → |
infarction | 1. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply More Definitions → |
interpolation | 1. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted 2. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known More Definitions → |
melon | 1. any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh 2. any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers More Definitions → |
tablespoon | 1. as much as a tablespoon will hold 2. a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving More Definitions → |
supplementation | 1. a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) 2. the act of supplementing More Definitions → |
denomination | 1. a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith 2. a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money More Definitions → |
lesion | 1. any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part 2. an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) More Definitions → |
taxon | 1. animal or plant group having natural relations More Definitions → |
evaporation | 1. the process of becoming a vapor 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
interferon | 1. an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus More Definitions → |
capitalization | 1. writing in capital letters 2. an estimation of the value of a business More Definitions → |
infiltration | 1. a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) 2. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium More Definitions → |
cohesion | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) More Definitions → |
articulation | 1. the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech 2. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made More Definitions → |
condemnation | 1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable 2. (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) More Definitions → |
attenuation | 1. weakening in force or intensity 2. the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density More Definitions → |
seduction | 1. enticing someone astray from right behavior 2. an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone More Definitions → |
sophistication | 1. uplifting enlightenment 2. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone More Definitions → |
allegation | 1. (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law) 2. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove More Definitions → |
restitution | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. the act of restoring something to its original state More Definitions → |
futon | 1. mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame More Definitions → |
simplification | 1. an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity 2. elimination of superfluous details More Definitions → |
liberalization | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
constipation | 1. irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis 2. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) More Definitions → |
lubrication | 1. the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant 2. an application of a lubricant to something More Definitions → |
chevron | 1. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service 2. an inverted V-shaped charge More Definitions → |
interrogation | 1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply 2. a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder More Definitions → |
neuron | 1. a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses More Definitions → |
admiration | 1. a feeling of delighted approval and liking 2. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising More Definitions → |
degeneration | 1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality 2. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
chameleon | 1. a changeable or inconstant person 2. lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue More Definitions → |
eradication | 1. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
retaliation | 1. action taken in return for an injury or offense More Definitions → |
respiration | 1. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs 2. a single complete act of breathing in and out More Definitions → |
hospitalization | 1. a period of time when you are confined to a hospital 2. the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital More Definitions → |
deregulation | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention More Definitions → |
privatisation | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
importation | 1. the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country 2. commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country More Definitions → |
encapsulation | 1. the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule) 2. the process of enclosing (as in a capsule) More Definitions → |
accordion | 1. a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player More Definitions → |
deacon | 1. a Protestant layman who assists the minister 2. a cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders More Definitions → |
normalization | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
reconsideration | 1. a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision 2. thinking again about a choice previously made More Definitions → |
transduction | 1. (genetics) the process of transferring genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage 2. the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form More Definitions → |
expulsion | 1. the act of forcing out someone or something 2. squeezing out by applying pressure More Definitions → |
generalization | 1. reasoning from detailed facts to general principles 2. an idea or conclusion having general application More Definitions → |
inclination | 1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others 2. (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees More Definitions → |
boon | 1. a desirable state More Definitions → |
transfusion | 1. the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery 2. the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another More Definitions → |
recombination | 1. (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles 2. (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents More Definitions → |
abduction | 1. the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife 2. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body More Definitions → |
ingestion | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) More Definitions → |
fascination | 1. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) 2. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual More Definitions → |
desperation | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. desperate recklessness More Definitions → |
triton | 1. tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells 2. small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia More Definitions → |
devastation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed More Definitions → |
hydrocarbon | 1. an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen More Definitions → |
monsoon | 1. a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter 2. rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains More Definitions → |
treason | 1. a crime that undermines the offender's government 2. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior More Definitions → |
radon | 1. a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health More Definitions → |
procession | 1. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 2. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation More Definitions → |
assimilation | 1. the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family 2. the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another More Definitions → |
aspiration | 1. a will to succeed 2. a cherished desire More Definitions → |
conformation | 1. a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing 2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) More Definitions → |
intimidation | 1. the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something 2. the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. More Definitions → |
platoon | 1. a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant 2. a team of policemen working under the military platoon system More Definitions → |
commercialization | 1. the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce More Definitions → |
abolition | 1. the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) More Definitions → |
cocoon | 1. silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs More Definitions → |
interception | 1. the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving 2. (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team More Definitions → |
rendition | 1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. 2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious More Definitions → |
adjudication | 1. the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented More Definitions → |
condensation | 1. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams 2. the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state More Definitions → |
escalation | 1. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy More Definitions → |
starvation | 1. a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period 2. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine More Definitions → |
exhaustion | 1. extreme fatigue 2. serious weakening and loss of energy More Definitions → |
eruption | 1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material 2. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible More Definitions → |
fermentation | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
fertilization | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
republication | 1. something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work) 2. the act of publishing again More Definitions → |
revitalization | 1. bringing again into activity and prominence More Definitions → |
incarnation | 1. a new personification of a familiar idea 2. time passed in a particular bodily form More Definitions → |
sturgeon | 1. large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone More Definitions → |
complication | 1. the act or process of complicating 2. a situation or condition that is complex or confused More Definitions → |
subtraction | 1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated 2. the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole) More Definitions → |
medallion | 1. any of various large ancient Greek coins 2. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) More Definitions → |
depiction | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
hesitation | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. a certain degree of unwillingness More Definitions → |
conduction | 1. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound More Definitions → |
coronation | 1. the ceremony of installing a new monarch More Definitions → |
ration | 1. the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) 2. a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) More Definitions → |
naturalization | 1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature 2. the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship More Definitions → |
dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure More Definitions → |
remission | 1. an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) 2. a payment of money sent to a person in another place More Definitions → |
affirmation | 1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something More Definitions → |
perturbation | 1. an unhappy and worried mental state 2. (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly More Definitions → |
moron | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence More Definitions → |
unison | 1. corresponding exactly 2. occurring together or simultaneously More Definitions → |
zillion | 1. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) More Definitions → |
oscillation | 1. the process of oscillating between states 2. (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean More Definitions → |
inauguration | 1. the act of starting a new operation or practice 2. the ceremonial induction into a position More Definitions → |
recursion | 1. (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation; also, the repeated application or execution of a pattern, function or definition; an expression that is recursive More Definitions → |
malfunction | 1. a failure to function normally More Definitions → |
malnutrition | 1. a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods More Definitions → |
arson | 1. malicious burning to destroy property More Definitions → |
ionization | 1. the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) 2. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas More Definitions → |
realisation | 1. a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer 2. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly More Definitions → |
quantification | 1. a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers `some' or `all' or `no') 2. the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of something More Definitions → |
salesperson | 1. a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) More Definitions → |
deportation | 1. the act of expelling a person from their native land 2. the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien More Definitions → |
improvisation | 1. a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation) 2. an unplanned expedient More Definitions → |
circumcision | 1. the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite 2. the act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males More Definitions → |
ovulation | 1. the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle) More Definitions → |
origination | 1. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events 2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
saffron | 1. Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food 2. dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus More Definitions → |
vocation | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained 2. a body of people doing the same kind of work More Definitions → |
rayon | 1. a synthetic silklike fabric More Definitions → |
feminization | 1. the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration More Definitions → |
evasion | 1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth 2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money More Definitions → |
adsorption | 1. the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid More Definitions → |
internationalization | 1. the act of bringing something under international control More Definitions → |
consolation | 1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment 2. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction More Definitions → |
dissection | 1. cutting so as to separate into pieces 2. a minute and critical analysis More Definitions → |
categorization | 1. a group of people or things arranged by class or category 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
colonization | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
narration | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events More Definitions → |
implantation | 1. (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals 2. the act of planting or setting in the ground More Definitions → |
detoxification | 1. a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances 2. treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) More Definitions → |
equalization | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
annexation | 1. incorporation by joining or uniting 2. the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation More Definitions → |
dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
extrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. squeezing out by applying pressure More Definitions → |
defamation | 1. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
sexton | 1. an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects More Definitions → |
maturation | 1. coming to full development; becoming mature 2. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level More Definitions → |
emancipation | 1. freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child More Definitions → |
lactation | 1. the period following birth during which milk is secreted 2. the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands More Definitions → |
eviction | 1. action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved 2. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law More Definitions → |
intron | 1. sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein More Definitions → |
centurion | 1. (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers More Definitions → |
coercion | 1. the act of compelling by force of authority 2. using force to cause something to occur More Definitions → |
agitation | 1. a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance 2. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development More Definitions → |
minimization | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
aeon | 1. (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe 2. the longest division of geological time More Definitions → |
fission | 1. reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts 2. a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy More Definitions → |
watermelon | 1. an African melon 2. large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp More Definitions → |
elongation | 1. the quality of being elongated 2. an addition to the length of something More Definitions → |
loon | 1. a worthless lazy fellow 2. large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the Northern Hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes More Definitions → |
sterilization | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
dehydration | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. depletion of bodily fluids More Definitions → |
incarceration | 1. the state of being imprisoned More Definitions → |
sedimentation | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating More Definitions → |
boron | 1. a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder More Definitions → |
elaboration | 1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail 2. the result of improving something More Definitions → |
contemplation | 1. a long and thoughtful observation 2. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
talon | 1. a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey More Definitions → |
emulsion | 1. (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids 2. a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin More Definitions → |
preseason | 1. a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation More Definitions → |
alienation | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. separation resulting from hostility More Definitions → |
superstition | 1. an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear More Definitions → |
torsion | 1. a tortuous and twisted shape or position 2. a twisting force More Definitions → |
accusation | 1. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt 2. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence More Definitions → |
modernisation | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior More Definitions → |
liberalisation | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
recollection | 1. the ability to recall past occurrences 2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) More Definitions → |
exclamation | 1. an abrupt excited utterance 2. a loud complaint or protest or reproach More Definitions → |
cremation | 1. the incineration of a dead body More Definitions → |
emigration | 1. migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another) More Definitions → |
misrepresentation | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
abrasion | 1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off 2. erosion by friction More Definitions → |
aversion | 1. a feeling of intense dislike 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
nickelodeon | 1. a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin More Definitions → |
decentralization | 1. the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts 2. the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments More Definitions → |
indemnification | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. an act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance More Definitions → |
complexion | 1. the coloring of a person's face 2. a combination that results from coupling or interlinking More Definitions → |
chiffon | 1. a sheer fabric of silk or rayon More Definitions → |
pantheon | 1. all the gods of a religion 2. a monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes More Definitions → |
bullion | 1. a mass of precious metal 2. gold or silver in bars or ingots More Definitions → |
deflection | 1. a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
potion | 1. a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage More Definitions → |
ovation | 1. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) More Definitions → |
tendon | 1. a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment More Definitions → |
disqualification | 1. unfitness that bars you from participation 2. the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified More Definitions → |
summation | 1. a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court) 2. (physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce More Definitions → |
civilisation | 1. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization 2. a particular society at a particular time and place More Definitions → |
stipulation | 1. (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record 2. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else More Definitions → |
coagulation | 1. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid More Definitions → |
repatriation | 1. the act of returning to the country of origin More Definitions → |
dissociation | 1. the act of removing from association 2. a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently More Definitions → |
bandwagon | 1. a popular trend that attracts growing support 2. a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band More Definitions → |
polymerization | 1. a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound More Definitions → |
apprehension | 1. fearful expectation or anticipation 2. the cognitive condition of someone who understands More Definitions → |
muon | 1. an elementary particle with a negative charge and a half-life of 2 microsecond; decays to electron and neutrino and antineutrino More Definitions → |
misinformation | 1. information that is incorrect More Definitions → |
deliberation | 1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question 2. careful consideration More Definitions → |
extradition | 1. the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) More Definitions → |
codon | 1. a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid More Definitions → |
echelon | 1. status in a society or organization 2. a body of troops arranged in a line More Definitions → |
argon | 1. a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere More Definitions → |
fluctuation | 1. a wave motion 2. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change More Definitions → |
germination | 1. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow 2. the origin of some development More Definitions → |
attrition | 1. erosion by friction 2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice More Definitions → |
annihilation | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. total destruction More Definitions → |
connexion | 1. a connecting shape 2. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) More Definitions → |
gestation | 1. the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans) 2. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus More Definitions → |
imputation | 1. a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense) 2. the attribution to a source or cause More Definitions → |
excretion | 1. the bodily process of discharging waste matter 2. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body More Definitions → |
disambiguation | 1. clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity More Definitions → |
divination | 1. successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck 2. a prediction uttered under divine inspiration More Definitions → |
deforestation | 1. the state of being clear of trees 2. the removal of trees More Definitions → |
resection | 1. surgical removal of part of a structure or organ More Definitions → |
distillation | 1. the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors 2. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
decontamination | 1. the removal of contaminants More Definitions → |
disinfection | 1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms More Definitions → |
perfusion | 1. pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels) More Definitions → |
requisition | 1. the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use 2. an official form on which a request is made More Definitions → |
causation | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
convocation | 1. a group gathered in response to a summons 2. the act of convoking More Definitions → |
precaution | 1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. 2. the trait of practicing caution in advance More Definitions → |
incision | 1. a depression scratched or carved into a surface 2. the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) More Definitions → |
vermilion | 1. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge More Definitions → |
reincarnation | 1. embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form) 2. a second or new birth More Definitions → |
resumption | 1. beginning again More Definitions → |
dictation | 1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something 2. speech intended for reproduction in writing More Definitions → |
permutation | 1. an event in which one thing is substituted for another 2. the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements More Definitions → |
rejuvenation | 1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored 2. the act of restoring to a more youthful condition More Definitions → |
decompression | 1. restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display 2. relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure) More Definitions → |
inactivation | 1. the process of rendering inactive 2. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) More Definitions → |
kroon | 1. the basic unit of money in Estonia More Definitions → |
resuscitation | 1. the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness More Definitions → |
stratification | 1. the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata 2. the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes within a group More Definitions → |
translocation | 1. the transport of dissolved material within a plant 2. (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts More Definitions → |
serialization | 1. publication in serial form More Definitions → |
delusion | 1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
occlusion | 1. closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) 2. (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft More Definitions → |
culmination | 1. a final climactic stage 2. (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon More Definitions → |
retribution | 1. a justly deserved penalty 2. the act of correcting for your wrongdoing More Definitions → |
negation | 1. a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement 2. the speech act of negating More Definitions → |
conciliation | 1. the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled 2. any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration More Definitions → |
commemoration | 1. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something 2. a recognition of meritorious service More Definitions → |
tabulation | 1. information set out in tabular form 2. the act of putting into tabular form More Definitions → |
sedation | 1. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent 2. the administration of a sedative agent or drug More Definitions → |
eon | 1. the longest division of geological time 2. an immeasurably long period of time More Definitions → |
synchrotron | 1. cyclotron in which the electric field is maintained at a constant frequency More Definitions → |
intoxication | 1. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance 2. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol More Definitions → |
upsilon | 1. the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
predation | 1. an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding 2. the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey More Definitions → |
infestation | 1. the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites 2. a swarm of insects that attack plants More Definitions → |
compaction | 1. an increase in the density of something 2. the act of crushing More Definitions → |
accretion | 1. an increase by natural growth or addition 2. something contributing to growth or increase More Definitions → |
harmonization | 1. a piece of harmonized music 2. singing in harmony More Definitions → |
quantization | 1. the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory More Definitions → |
dislocation | 1. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity 2. the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue More Definitions → |
visualisation | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
socialization | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
intermission | 1. the act of suspending activity temporarily 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
ablation | 1. surgical removal of a body part or tissue 2. the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers More Definitions → |
indentation | 1. a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) 2. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion More Definitions → |
raccoon | 1. the fur of the North American racoon 2. an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America More Definitions → |
urbanization | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
vermillion | More Definitions → |
specialisation | 1. (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function 2. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose More Definitions → |
flotation | 1. the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) 2. financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares More Definitions → |
bastion | 1. a group that defends a principle 2. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle More Definitions → |
localisation | 1. (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body 2. a determination of the place where something is More Definitions → |
carnation | 1. Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors 2. a pink or reddish-pink color More Definitions → |
bassoon | 1. a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family More Definitions → |
commotion | 1. a disorderly outburst or tumult 2. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
incineration | 1. the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes More Definitions → |
preemption | 1. the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject 2. the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property) More Definitions → |
crayon | 1. writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing More Definitions → |
fibrillation | 1. muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination 2. act or process of forming fibrils More Definitions → |
gratification | 1. state of being gratified or satisfied 2. the act or an instance of satisfying More Definitions → |
automaton | 1. someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way 2. a mechanism that can move automatically More Definitions → |
crystallization | 1. the formation of crystals 2. a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces More Definitions → |
recitation | 1. written matter that is recited from memory 2. a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance More Definitions → |
alleviation | 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
excision | 1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage 2. surgical removal of a body part or tissue More Definitions → |
inquisition | 1. a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals) More Definitions → |
colophon | 1. a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) More Definitions → |
cauldron | 1. a very large pot that is used for boiling More Definitions → |
positron | 1. an elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation More Definitions → |
contravention | 1. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
inaction | 1. the state of being inactive More Definitions → |
devolution | 1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality 2. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) More Definitions → |
reunification | 1. the act of coming together again More Definitions → |
industrialization | 1. the development of industry on an extensive scale More Definitions → |
ejection | 1. the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
phytoplankton | 1. photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae More Definitions → |
substation | 1. a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network More Definitions → |
indignation | 1. a feeling of righteous anger More Definitions → |
menstruation | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
factorization | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
pinion | 1. a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack 2. any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird More Definitions → |
tribulation | 1. an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event More Definitions → |
misconception | 1. an incorrect conception More Definitions → |
boson | 1. any particle that obeys Bose-Einstein statistics but not the Pauli exclusion principle; all nuclei with an even mass number are bosons More Definitions → |
delineation | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects More Definitions → |
collusion | 1. secret agreement 2. agreement on a secret plot More Definitions → |
sequestration | 1. the act of segregating or sequestering 2. the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions More Definitions → |
procrastination | 1. the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time 2. slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it More Definitions → |
revaluation | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
parson | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
papillon | 1. small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat More Definitions → |
standardisation | 1. the condition in which a standard has been successfully established 2. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
democratization | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
affliction | 1. a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity 2. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health More Definitions → |
crucifixion | 1. the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross 2. the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering More Definitions → |
urination | 1. the discharge of urine More Definitions → |
adoration | 1. a feeling of profound love and admiration 2. the act of admiring strongly More Definitions → |
compulsion | 1. an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid 2. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will More Definitions → |
dandelion | 1. any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls More Definitions → |
extrapolation | 1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values 2. an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations More Definitions → |
exertion | 1. use of physical or mental energy; hard work More Definitions → |
refraction | 1. the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system More Definitions → |
decryption | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text More Definitions → |
declination | 1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline 2. a downward slope or bend More Definitions → |
solon | 1. a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs More Definitions → |
zircon | 1. a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent More Definitions → |
truncation | 1. the property of being truncated or short 2. the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces) More Definitions → |
hexagon | 1. a six-sided polygon More Definitions → |
tarpon | 1. large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida More Definitions → |
plankton | 1. the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water More Definitions → |
gravitation | 1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface 2. movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction More Definitions → |
exaggeration | 1. extravagant exaggeration 2. the act of making something more noticeable than usual More Definitions → |
precondition | 1. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else 2. an assumption that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
extortion | 1. an exorbitant charge 2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) More Definitions → |
cordon | 1. a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing 2. cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank More Definitions → |
amalgamation | 1. the combination of two or more commercial companies More Definitions → |
sublimation | 1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid 2. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable More Definitions → |
octagon | 1. an eight-sided polygon More Definitions → |
fruition | 1. the condition of bearing fruit 2. enjoyment derived from use or possession More Definitions → |
mutilation | 1. an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
wanton | 1. lewd or lascivious woman More Definitions → |
desolation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
pontoon | 1. (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge 2. a float supporting a seaplane More Definitions → |
anion | 1. a negatively charged ion More Definitions → |
harmonisation | 1. a piece of harmonized music 2. singing in harmony More Definitions → |
croton | 1. grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant 2. tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil More Definitions → |
semicolon | 1. a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period More Definitions → |
habitation | 1. the native habitat or home of an animal or plant 2. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
neocon | 1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism More Definitions → |
magnetization | 1. the extent or degree to which something is magnetized 2. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) More Definitions → |
provocation | 1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment 2. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action More Definitions → |
desertification | 1. the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land More Definitions → |
secession | 1. an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s 2. formal separation from an alliance or federation More Definitions → |
infraction | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
stagnation | 1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc) 2. inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation More Definitions → |
gammon | 1. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) 2. hind portion of a side of bacon More Definitions → |
immunisation | 1. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) More Definitions → |
gibbon | 1. smallest and most perfectly anthropoid arboreal ape having long arms and no tail; of southern Asia and East Indies More Definitions → |
insurrection | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
aeration | 1. the process of exposing to air (so as to purify) 2. the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent More Definitions → |
reclassification | 1. classifying something again (usually in a new category) More Definitions → |
reversion | 1. (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee) 2. (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation) More Definitions → |
concatenation | 1. the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series 2. the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc More Definitions → |
locomotion | 1. the power or ability to move 2. self-propelled movement More Definitions → |
gryphon | 1. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion More Definitions → |
synchronisation | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time 2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison More Definitions → |
introspection | 1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct More Definitions → |
conjugation | 1. the state of being joined together 2. the inflection of verbs More Definitions → |
disinformation | 1. misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) More Definitions → |
disconnection | 1. state of being disconnected 2. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
triangulation | 1. a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points of a known distance apart; useful in navigation 2. a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated More Definitions → |
bifurcation | 1. a bifurcating branch (one or both of them) 2. the place where something divides into two branches More Definitions → |
redefinition | 1. the act of giving a new definition More Definitions → |
digitization | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
instantiation | 1. a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it More Definitions → |
inoculation | 1. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease More Definitions → |
convolution | 1. the shape of something rotating rapidly 2. a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain More Definitions → |
halcyon | 1. a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves More Definitions → |
aberration | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. a disorder in one's mental state More Definitions → |
victimization | 1. adversity resulting from being made a victim 2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
extermination | 1. complete annihilation 2. the act of exterminating More Definitions → |
transposition | 1. any abnormal position of the organs of the body 2. an event in which one thing is substituted for another More Definitions → |
speciation | 1. the evolution of a biological species More Definitions → |
tampon | 1. plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood) More Definitions → |
venison | 1. meat from a deer used as food More Definitions → |
catheterization | 1. the operation of introducing a catheter into the body More Definitions → |
axon | 1. long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron More Definitions → |
deflation | 1. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind 2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices More Definitions → |
legalization | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
meson | 1. an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0 More Definitions → |
commendation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. a message expressing a favorable opinion More Definitions → |
minion | 1. a servile or fawning dependant More Definitions → |
seclusion | 1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others 2. the act of secluding yourself from others More Definitions → |
amputation | 1. a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs 2. a surgical removal of all or part of a limb More Definitions → |
stabilisation | 1. the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn 2. the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable More Definitions → |
pollination | 1. transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant More Definitions → |
hadron | 1. any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles More Definitions → |
intonation | 1. rise and fall of the voice pitch 2. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong More Definitions → |
nonproliferation | 1. the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons) More Definitions → |
orchestration | 1. an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band 2. the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments More Definitions → |
ligation | 1. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery) More Definitions → |
deconstruction | 1. a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning More Definitions → |
reallocation | 1. a share that has been allocated again 2. a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results) More Definitions → |
pagination | 1. the system of numbering pages More Definitions → |
discoloration | 1. a soiled or discolored appearance 2. the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded More Definitions → |
confiscation | 1. seizure by the government More Definitions → |
nucleon | 1. a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus More Definitions → |
collation | 1. a light informal meal 2. assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence More Definitions → |
diction | 1. the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
cytoskeleton | 1. a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence More Definitions → |
damnation | 1. the act of damning 2. the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell More Definitions → |
lampoon | 1. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
ikon | 1. a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface 2. a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church More Definitions → |
decimation | 1. destroying or killing a large part of the population More Definitions → |
hypotension | 1. abnormally low blood pressure More Definitions → |
indigestion | 1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea More Definitions → |
intermediation | 1. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
titration | 1. a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can then be calculated More Definitions → |
amortisation | 1. the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years 2. payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers More Definitions → |
molestation | 1. the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children) 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
neutralization | 1. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war 2. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water More Definitions → |
prion | 1. (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system More Definitions → |
maximization | 1. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function 2. the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position More Definitions → |
pion | 1. a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision More Definitions → |
retraction | 1. a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion 2. the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back More Definitions → |
gridiron | 1. a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat 2. the playing field on which football is played More Definitions → |
intensification | 1. action that makes something stronger or more extreme 2. the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film) More Definitions → |
perforation | 1. a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place 2. a hole made in something More Definitions → |
preoccupation | 1. an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention 2. the mental state of being preoccupied by something More Definitions → |
rhododendron | 1. any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers More Definitions → |
promulgation | 1. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen 2. the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect More Definitions → |
abomination | 1. a person who is loathsome or disgusting 2. hate coupled with disgust More Definitions → |
argumentation | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning More Definitions → |
fractionation | 1. a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components 2. separation into portions More Definitions → |
felon | 1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime 2. a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail More Definitions → |
desalination | 1. the removal of salt (especially from sea water) More Definitions → |
gluon | 1. a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks More Definitions → |
mutton | 1. meat from a mature domestic sheep More Definitions → |
dragoon | 1. a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen More Definitions → |
griffon | 1. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion 2. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle More Definitions → |
dilation | 1. a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
pendragon | 1. the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons More Definitions → |
lamination | 1. a layered structure 2. bonding thin sheets together More Definitions → |
collocation | 1. a grouping of words in a sentence 2. the act of positioning close together (or side by side) More Definitions → |
campion | 1. any plant of the genus Silene More Definitions → |
mobilisation | 1. act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action 2. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: More Definitions → |
dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
devaluation | 1. an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries 2. the reduction of something's value or worth More Definitions → |
perspiration | 1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands 2. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid More Definitions → |
insemination | 1. the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.) 2. the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female More Definitions → |
electrification | 1. the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group 2. the act of providing electricity More Definitions → |
operon | 1. a segment of DNA containing adjacent genes including structural genes and an operator gene and a regulatory gene More Definitions → |
demarcation | 1. the boundary of a specific area 2. a conceptual separation or distinction More Definitions → |
concussion | 1. injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness 2. any violent blow More Definitions → |
predisposition | 1. susceptibility to a pathogen 2. an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way More Definitions → |
ganglion | 1. an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons More Definitions → |
rectification | 1. (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation 2. the conversion of alternating current to direct current More Definitions → |
gasification | 1. the process of changing into gas More Definitions → |
detonation | 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of detonating an explosive More Definitions → |
sedition | 1. an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government More Definitions → |
reelection | 1. election again More Definitions → |
goon | 1. an awkward stupid person 2. an aggressive and violent young criminal More Definitions → |
perversion | 1. a curve that reverses the direction of something 2. an aberrant sexual practice More Definitions → |
centrifugation | 1. the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge More Definitions → |
reorganisation | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) More Definitions → |
sensitization | 1. the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen) 2. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations) More Definitions → |
reforestation | 1. the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting More Definitions → |
oxymoron | 1. conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence') More Definitions → |
aggravation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment More Definitions → |
subordination | 1. the state of being subordinate to something 2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class More Definitions → |
baboon | 1. large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles More Definitions → |
transgression | 1. the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle 2. the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata More Definitions → |
supposition | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
tetrahedron | 1. any polyhedron having four plane faces More Definitions → |
emoticon | 1. a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email More Definitions → |
rationalization | 1. the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening More Definitions → |
zooplankton | 1. animal constituent of plankton; mainly small crustaceans and fish larvae More Definitions → |
hibernation | 1. the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter 2. cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals More Definitions → |
innervation | 1. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland 2. the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region More Definitions → |
lepton | 1. 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece 2. an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0 More Definitions → |
desorption | 1. changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state More Definitions → |
effusion | 1. an unrestrained expression of emotion 2. flow under pressure More Definitions → |
flatiron | 1. an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove More Definitions → |
carrion | 1. the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food More Definitions → |
deceleration | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity More Definitions → |
volition | 1. the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention 2. the act of making a choice More Definitions → |
allusion | 1. passing reference or indirect mention More Definitions → |
coloration | 1. the timbre of a musical sound 2. appearance with regard to color More Definitions → |
krypton | 1. a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air More Definitions → |
intercession | 1. a prayer to God on behalf of another person 2. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) More Definitions → |
flexion | 1. the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 2. deviation from a straight or normal course More Definitions → |
reposition | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
consecration | 1. a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) 2. (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God More Definitions → |
randomization | 1. a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance More Definitions → |
juxtaposition | 1. the act of positioning close together (or side by side) 2. a side-by-side position More Definitions → |
apparition | 1. a ghostly appearing figure 2. the appearance of a ghostlike figure More Definitions → |
fermion | 1. any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle More Definitions → |
perdition | 1. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment More Definitions → |
superposition | 1. (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another 2. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest More Definitions → |
fortification | 1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it 2. the art or science of strengthening defenses More Definitions → |
elation | 1. an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression 2. a feeling of joy and pride More Definitions → |
consummation | 1. the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse 2. the act of bringing to completion or fruition More Definitions → |
reparation | 1. compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury 2. (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors More Definitions → |
curmudgeon | 1. a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas More Definitions → |
deactivation | 1. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) 2. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
percolation | 1. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium 2. the act of making coffee in a percolator More Definitions → |
cyclotron | 1. an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles More Definitions → |
mouton | 1. meat from a mature domestic sheep More Definitions → |
contagion | 1. any disease easily transmitted by contact 2. an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted More Definitions → |
desecration | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
advection | 1. (meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties More Definitions → |
minimisation | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
exportation | 1. commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country 2. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country More Definitions → |
salutation | 1. an act of honor or courteous recognition 2. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) More Definitions → |
altercation | 1. noisy quarrel More Definitions → |
rescission | 1. (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made More Definitions → |
immobilization | 1. fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing 2. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement More Definitions → |
codification | 1. the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order 2. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) More Definitions → |
transliteration | 1. a transcription from one alphabet to another More Definitions → |
glucagon | 1. a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin) More Definitions → |
impersonation | 1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect 2. pretending to be another person More Definitions → |
chelation | 1. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning 2. the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds More Definitions → |
appellation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown More Definitions → |
matron | 1. a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified 2. a wardress in a prison More Definitions → |
centralization | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
repudiation | 1. rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid 2. refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract (especially by public authorities) More Definitions → |
matriculation | 1. admission to a group (especially a college or university) More Definitions → |
intubation | 1. the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ More Definitions → |
pigmentation | 1. the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings 2. coloration of living tissues by pigment More Definitions → |
diminution | 1. change toward something smaller or lower 2. the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original) More Definitions → |
beautification | 1. the act of making something more beautiful More Definitions → |
siphon | 1. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube 2. a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled More Definitions → |
sanctification | 1. a religious ceremony in which something is made holy More Definitions → |
omicron | 1. the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
inflection | 1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function 2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language More Definitions → |
readmission | 1. the act of admitting someone again More Definitions → |
capitalisation | 1. writing in capital letters 2. an estimation of the value of a business More Definitions → |
bioremediation | 1. the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems 2. the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances More Definitions → |
dilatation | 1. the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
actuation | 1. the act of propelling More Definitions → |
repulsion | 1. the force by which bodies repel one another 2. intense aversion More Definitions → |
expropriation | 1. taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority) More Definitions → |
alternation | 1. successive change from one thing or state to another and back again More Definitions → |
interdiction | 1. authoritative prohibition 2. a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity More Definitions → |
mentation | 1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
pylon | 1. a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race 2. a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines More Definitions → |
implosion | 1. a sudden inward collapse 2. the initial occluded phase of a stop consonant More Definitions → |
sorption | 1. the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption) More Definitions → |
connotation | 1. what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression 2. an idea that is implied or suggested More Definitions → |
citron | 1. large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved 2. thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind More Definitions → |
falsification | 1. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
cohabitation | 1. the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married) More Definitions → |
regularization | 1. the condition of having been made regular (or more regular) 2. the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular More Definitions → |
castration | 1. neutering a male animal by removing the testicles 2. surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men) More Definitions → |
recirculation | 1. circulation again More Definitions → |
conceptualization | 1. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally 2. an elaborated concept More Definitions → |
admonition | 1. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) 2. a firm rebuke More Definitions → |
outstation | 1. a station in a remote or sparsely populated location More Definitions → |
congratulation | 1. the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration 2. (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another More Definitions → |
polarisation | 1. the condition of having or giving polarity 2. the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration More Definitions → |
derogation | 1. a communication that belittles somebody or something 2. (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law More Definitions → |
profusion | 1. the property of being extremely abundant More Definitions → |
scintillation | 1. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle 2. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash More Definitions → |
attestation | 1. the action of bearing witness 2. the evidence by which something is attested More Definitions → |
vindication | 1. the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. 2. the justification for some act or belief More Definitions → |
imperfection | 1. the state or an instance of being imperfect More Definitions → |
suffocation | 1. killing by depriving of oxygen 2. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) More Definitions → |
constriction | 1. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel 2. tight or narrow compression More Definitions → |
absolution | 1. the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance 2. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance More Definitions → |
cabochon | 1. a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets More Definitions → |
circumvention | 1. the act of evading by going around More Definitions → |
infatuation | 1. a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration 2. temporary love of an adolescent More Definitions → |
indecision | 1. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action 2. the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose More Definitions → |
renunciation | 1. rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
persimmon | 1. any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros 2. orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe More Definitions → |
tarragon | 1. aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia 2. fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning More Definitions → |
desegregation | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
bouillon | 1. a clear seasoned broth More Definitions → |
decathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of ten different events More Definitions → |
commutation | 1. the travel of a commuter 2. a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one More Definitions → |
gradation | 1. relative position in a graded series 2. a degree of ablaut More Definitions → |
fornication | 1. voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other 2. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
refutation | 1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 2. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something More Definitions → |
indoctrination | 1. teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically More Definitions → |
baryon | 1. any of the elementary particles having a mass equal to or greater than that of a proton and that participate in strong interactions; a hadron with a baryon number of +1 More Definitions → |
prolongation | 1. the act of prolonging something 2. amount or degree or range to which something extends More Definitions → |
oxygenation | 1. the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen More Definitions → |
reintroduction | 1. an act of renewed introduction More Definitions → |
initialisation | 1. (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position More Definitions → |
categorisation | 1. a group of people or things arranged by class or category 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
fumigation | 1. the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it More Definitions → |
preconception | 1. an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence 2. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation More Definitions → |
swoon | 1. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain More Definitions → |
eutrophication | 1. excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life More Definitions → |
harpoon | 1. a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it More Definitions → |
approbation | 1. official approval 2. official recognition or approval More Definitions → |
finalization | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
summarization | 1. the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly More Definitions → |
agglomeration | 1. a jumbled collection or mass 2. the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating More Definitions → |
conscription | 1. compulsory military service More Definitions → |
subjection | 1. forced submission to control by others 2. the act of conquering More Definitions → |
preposition | 1. a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word 2. (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached) More Definitions → |
incursion | 1. the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers) 2. an attack that penetrates into enemy territory More Definitions → |
consternation | 1. fear resulting from the awareness of danger More Definitions → |
demagnetization | 1. the process of removing magnetization More Definitions → |
malformation | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. something abnormal or anomalous More Definitions → |
rationalisation | 1. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening 2. the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason More Definitions → |
repossession | 1. the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default) More Definitions → |
radiocarbon | 1. a radioactive isotope of carbon More Definitions → |
trepidation | 1. a feeling of alarm or dread More Definitions → |
misinterpretation | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
indexation | 1. a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation More Definitions → |
alimentation | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
ornamentation | 1. the state of being ornamented 2. something used to beautify More Definitions → |
galleon | 1. a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries More Definitions → |
fluoridation | 1. the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay) More Definitions → |
racoon | 1. an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America More Definitions → |
phaeton | 1. large open car seating four with folding top More Definitions → |
concoction | 1. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients 2. an occurrence of an unusual mixture More Definitions → |
annunciation | 1. a formal public statement More Definitions → |
misappropriation | 1. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else 2. wrongful borrowing More Definitions → |
benediction | 1. the act of praying for divine protection 2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection More Definitions → |
memorization | 1. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim More Definitions → |
defection | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
disorientation | 1. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) 2. confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction More Definitions → |
subduction | 1. a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate More Definitions → |
hallucination | 1. illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
exhortation | 1. a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action 2. the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion More Definitions → |
soliton | 1. (physics) a quantum of energy or quasiparticle that can be propagated as a traveling wave in nonlinear systems and is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance; does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate More Definitions → |
procreation | 1. the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring More Definitions → |
normalisation | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
overpopulation | 1. too much population More Definitions → |
novation | 1. (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party More Definitions → |
obfuscation | 1. confusion resulting from failure to understand 2. the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered More Definitions → |
pentathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of five different events More Definitions → |
generalisation | 1. an idea or conclusion having general application 2. the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances More Definitions → |
acidification | 1. the process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid More Definitions → |
regurgitation | 1. backflow of blood through a defective heart valve 2. recall after rote memorization More Definitions → |
elucidation | 1. an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on 2. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding More Definitions → |
subrogation | 1. (law) the act of substituting of one creditor for another More Definitions → |
mitochondrion | 1. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy More Definitions → |
inundation | 1. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land 2. an overwhelming number or amount More Definitions → |
transfiguration | 1. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances 2. the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify More Definitions → |
carillon | 1. set of bells hung in a bell tower 2. playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower More Definitions → |
gyration | 1. a single complete turn (axial or orbital) 2. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral More Definitions → |
polyhedron | 1. a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces More Definitions → |
denunciation | 1. a public act of denouncing More Definitions → |
reexamination | 1. (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination 2. a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment More Definitions → |
abstention | 1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) More Definitions → |
disjunction | 1. state of being disconnected 2. the act of breaking a connection More Definitions → |
internalization | 1. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself More Definitions → |
solidification | 1. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization More Definitions → |
colonisation | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
signification | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified More Definitions → |
elution | 1. the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions More Definitions → |
formalization | 1. the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions) More Definitions → |
hyphenation | 1. division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page 2. connecting syllables and words by hyphens More Definitions → |
toleration | 1. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations 2. official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) More Definitions → |
calcification | 1. a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts) 2. tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts More Definitions → |
urbanisation | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
mastodon | 1. extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth More Definitions → |
relegation | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions 2. the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category More Definitions → |
resorption | 1. the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation More Definitions → |
immunosuppression | 1. lowering the body's normal immune response to invasion by foreign substances; can be deliberate (as in lowering the immune response to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ) or incidental (as a side effect of radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer) More Definitions → |
complementation | 1. the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate 2. (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts More Definitions → |
ulceration | 1. a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue 2. the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated More Definitions → |
fertilisation | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
supplication | 1. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service 2. a humble request for help from someone in authority More Definitions → |
derision | 1. contemptuous laughter 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
desertion | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the act of giving something up More Definitions → |
demotion | 1. act of lowering in rank or position More Definitions → |
depolarization | 1. a loss of polarity or polarization More Definitions → |
substantiation | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something More Definitions → |
capitation | 1. a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person More Definitions → |
potentiation | 1. (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously More Definitions → |
democratisation | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
levitation | 1. the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means 2. movement upward in virtue of lightness More Definitions → |
mortification | 1. strong feelings of embarrassment 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
reevaluation | 1. the evaluation of something a second time (or more) More Definitions → |
revulsion | 1. intense aversion More Definitions → |
demobilization | 1. act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops More Definitions → |
liquefaction | 1. the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid More Definitions → |
tenon | 1. a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint More Definitions → |
marginalization | 1. the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society) More Definitions → |
permeation | 1. the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance 2. mutual penetration; diffusion of each through the other More Definitions → |
trogon | 1. forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails More Definitions → |
chlorination | 1. the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds 2. disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound More Definitions → |
domestication | 1. adaptation to intimate association with human beings 2. the attribute of having been domesticated More Definitions → |
incantation | 1. a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect More Definitions → |
afforestation | 1. the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting) More Definitions → |
desensitization | 1. the process of reducing sensitivity More Definitions → |
exaltation | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence More Definitions → |
oration | 1. an instance of oratory More Definitions → |
transposon | 1. a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole) More Definitions → |
adaption | 1. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) More Definitions → |
exacerbation | 1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse 2. violent and bitter exasperation More Definitions → |
precession | 1. the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone 2. the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) More Definitions → |
transmutation | 1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something 2. a qualitative change More Definitions → |
helicon | 1. a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician More Definitions → |
sterilisation | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
invalidation | 1. (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc) 2. when a person's thoughts and feelings are rejected, ignored, or judged. More Definitions → |
businessperson | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise More Definitions → |
halon | 1. a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer More Definitions → |
veneration | 1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something 2. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God More Definitions → |
personification | 1. a person who represents an abstract quality 2. representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature More Definitions → |
pulsation | 1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) 2. a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity More Definitions → |
teleportation | 1. a hypothetical mode of instantaneous transportation; matter is dematerialized at one place and recreated at another More Definitions → |
infliction | 1. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) 2. an act causing pain or damage More Definitions → |
adulation | 1. servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise More Definitions → |
occultation | 1. one celestial body obscures another More Definitions → |
embarkation | 1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft More Definitions → |
perpetuation | 1. the act of prolonging something More Definitions → |
hydrogenation | 1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil More Definitions → |
syphon | 1. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube 2. a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled More Definitions → |
phon | 1. a unit of subjective loudness More Definitions → |
computerization | 1. the control of processes by computer More Definitions → |
exfoliation | 1. the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin 2. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin More Definitions → |
cotillion | 1. a ball at which young ladies are presented to society 2. a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century More Definitions → |
floatation | 1. the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) 2. financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares More Definitions → |
digitisation | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
transpiration | 1. the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature 2. the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes More Definitions → |
protrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. the act of projecting out from something More Definitions → |
evocation | 1. imaginative re-creation 2. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations More Definitions → |
acetylation | 1. the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound More Definitions → |
reverberation | 1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves 2. a remote or indirect consequence of some action More Definitions → |
delimitation | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
hegemon | 1. a leading or paramount power More Definitions → |
actualization | 1. making real or giving the appearance of reality More Definitions → |
subjugation | 1. forced submission to control by others 2. the act of subjugating by cruelty More Definitions → |
neurosurgeon | 1. someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain) More Definitions → |
exhilaration | 1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy More Definitions → |
inattention | 1. lack of attention More Definitions → |
malathion | 1. a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites More Definitions → |
elicitation | 1. stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors More Definitions → |
contraption | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job More Definitions → |
granulation | 1. new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process 2. the act of forming something into granules or grains More Definitions → |
victimisation | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
reorientation | 1. a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs 2. the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented More Definitions → |
edification | 1. uplifting enlightenment More Definitions → |
acculturation | 1. the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture 2. all the knowledge and values shared by a society More Definitions → |
pinon | 1. any of several low-growing pines of western North America More Definitions → |
gentrification | 1. the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents) More Definitions → |
involution | 1. reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth) 2. a long and intricate and complicated grammatical construction More Definitions → |
stepson | 1. the son of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
hospitalisation | 1. placing in medical care in a hospital More Definitions → |
photoelectron | 1. an electron that is emitted from an atom or molecule by an incident photon More Definitions → |
glorification | 1. a state of high honor 2. a portrayal of something as ideal More Definitions → |
kaon | 1. an unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision More Definitions → |
dissension | 1. disagreement among those expected to cooperate 2. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters More Definitions → |
overproduction | 1. too much production or more than expected More Definitions → |
ideation | 1. the process of forming and relating ideas More Definitions → |
recuperation | 1. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury More Definitions → |
mechanization | 1. the condition of having a highly technical implementation 2. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware More Definitions → |
digression | 1. a message that departs from the main subject 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
reaffirmation | 1. renewed affirmation More Definitions → |
aileron | 1. an airfoil that controls lateral motion More Definitions → |
electrocution | 1. execution by electricity 2. killing by electric shock More Definitions → |
defibrillation | 1. treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator) More Definitions → |
lamentation | 1. a cry of sorrow and grief 2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief More Definitions → |
apportion | More Definitions → |
predestination | 1. previous determination as if by destiny or fate 2. (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) More Definitions → |
homogenization | 1. the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition More Definitions → |
explication | 1. the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. 2. a detailed explanation of the meaning of something More Definitions → |
defloration | 1. an act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something 2. the act of depriving a woman of her virginity (especially by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse) More Definitions → |
beckon | More Definitions → |
conglomeration | 1. a rounded spherical form 2. a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together More Definitions → |
premonition | 1. a feeling of evil to come 2. an early warning about a future event More Definitions → |
familiarization | 1. the experience of becoming familiar with something More Definitions → |
corroboration | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
capitulation | 1. a document containing the terms of surrender 2. a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic More Definitions → |
organon | 1. a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge More Definitions → |
equilibration | 1. stabilization by bringing into equilibrium More Definitions → |
layperson | 1. someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person More Definitions → |
ebon | More Definitions → |
obliteration | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
miniaturization | 1. act of making on a greatly reduced scale More Definitions → |
malabsorption | 1. abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract More Definitions → |
indirection | 1. indirect procedure or action 2. deceitful action that is not straightforward More Definitions → |
confection | 1. a food rich in sugar 2. the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components More Definitions → |
equalisation | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
decapitation | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
sporulation | 1. asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores More Definitions → |
quaternion | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
flirtation | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
chon | 1. 100 chon equal 1 won in South Korea 2. 100 chon equal 1 won in North Korea More Definitions → |
incrimination | 1. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed More Definitions → |
subpopulation | 1. a population that is part of a larger population More Definitions → |
unionization | 1. act of forming labor unions More Definitions → |
deprecation | 1. a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster 2. the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) More Definitions → |
intimation | 1. an indirect suggestion 2. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
virion | 1. (virology) a complete viral particle; nucleic acid and capsid (and a lipid envelope in some viruses) More Definitions → |
destabilization | 1. an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft) 2. the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy) More Definitions → |
ablution | 1. the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels More Definitions → |
munition | 1. weapons considered collectively 2. military supplies More Definitions → |
declassification | 1. reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon More Definitions → |
interjection | 1. an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion 2. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts More Definitions → |
vaporization | 1. annihilation by vaporizing something 2. the process of becoming a vapor More Definitions → |
copulation | 1. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
proration | 1. the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer More Definitions → |
impregnation | 1. material with which something is impregnated 2. the process of totally saturating something with a substance More Definitions → |
immolation | 1. killing or offering as a sacrifice More Definitions → |
blaxploitation | 1. the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies) More Definitions → |
conflagration | 1. a very intense and uncontrolled fire More Definitions → |
acclimation | 1. adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment) More Definitions → |
amelioration | 1. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better More Definitions → |
simpleton | 1. a person lacking intelligence or common sense More Definitions → |
condescension | 1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient More Definitions → |
collimation | 1. the accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope More Definitions → |
cession | 1. the act of ceding More Definitions → |
plication | 1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding 2. the act of folding in parallel folds More Definitions → |
reinterpretation | 1. a new or different meaning 2. a new or different interpretation More Definitions → |
jubilation | 1. a feeling of extreme joy 2. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event More Definitions → |
glaciation | 1. the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action 2. the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice More Definitions → |
equitation | 1. the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements More Definitions → |
abrogation | 1. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation More Definitions → |
nationalization | 1. the action of forming or becoming a nation 2. the action of rendering national in character More Definitions → |
abdication | 1. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers 2. the act of abdicating More Definitions → |
underestimation | 1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value More Definitions → |
hybridisation | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
strangulation | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe 2. the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage More Definitions → |
nullification | 1. the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress 2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something More Definitions → |
exasperation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) More Definitions → |
predilection | 1. a predisposition in favor of something 2. a strong liking More Definitions → |
ionisation | 1. the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) 2. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas More Definitions → |
finalisation | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
affectation | 1. a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display More Definitions → |
archdeacon | 1. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop More Definitions → |
pretension | 1. a false or unsupportable quality 2. the advancing of a claim More Definitions → |
postilion | 1. someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman) More Definitions → |
palpation | 1. a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional) More Definitions → |
vasoconstriction | 1. decrease in the diameter of blood vessels More Definitions → |
presupposition | 1. the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument) More Definitions → |
instigation | 1. the verbal act of urging on 2. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) More Definitions → |
disorganization | 1. a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted 2. the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion More Definitions → |
peon | 1. a laborer who is obliged to do menial work More Definitions → |
agglutination | 1. a clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies (agglutinins) 2. the building of words from component morphemes that retain their form and meaning in the process of combining More Definitions → |
subluxation | 1. partial displacement of a joint or organ More Definitions → |
recalculation | 1. the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data) More Definitions → |
habituation | 1. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) 2. a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions More Definitions → |
alliteration | 1. use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse More Definitions → |
monetization | 1. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country More Definitions → |
excommunication | 1. the state of being excommunicated 2. the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society More Definitions → |
gazillion | 1. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) More Definitions → |
nonunion | More Definitions → |
vasodilation | 1. dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) More Definitions → |
defoliation | 1. the loss of foliage 2. causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals) More Definitions → |
deputation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
solvation | 1. a chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound More Definitions → |
parathion | 1. a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide More Definitions → |
perihelion | 1. periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun More Definitions → |
militarization | 1. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: More Definitions → |
contrition | 1. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation More Definitions → |
dereliction | 1. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring 2. willful negligence More Definitions → |
miscalculation | 1. a mistake in calculating More Definitions → |
dermabrasion | 1. removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer More Definitions → |
demodulation | 1. (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave More Definitions → |
criminalization | 1. legislation that makes something illegal More Definitions → |
centralisation | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
insubordination | 1. defiance of authority 2. an insubordinate act More Definitions → |
capon | 1. flesh of a castrated male chicken 2. castrated male chicken More Definitions → |
subsidization | 1. money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy 2. the act of providing a subsidy More Definitions → |
legitimation | 1. the act of rendering a person legitimate 2. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
indiscretion | 1. the trait of being injudicious 2. a petty misdeed More Definitions → |
decoction | 1. (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling More Definitions → |
socialisation | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
glutton | 1. a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess 2. musteline mammal of northern Eurasia More Definitions → |
acclamation | 1. enthusiastic approval More Definitions → |
marginalisation | 1. the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society) More Definitions → |
nitrification | 1. the chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted for another group in an organic compound) 2. the oxidation of ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrates and nitrites by soil bacteria (making nitrogen available to plants) More Definitions → |
pasteurization | 1. partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food More Definitions → |
bourdon | 1. a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone More Definitions → |
adulteration | 1. being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating 2. the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another) More Definitions → |
vilification | 1. slanderous defamation 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
redetermination | 1. determining again More Definitions → |
subsumption | 1. the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion) 2. incorporating something under a more general category More Definitions → |
dentition | 1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth 2. the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal More Definitions → |
fluorocarbon | 1. a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols More Definitions → |
erudition | 1. profound scholarly knowledge More Definitions → |
herniation | 1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes More Definitions → |
usurpation | 1. entry to another's property without right or permission 2. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) More Definitions → |
cistron | 1. (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity More Definitions → |
vivisection | 1. the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research) More Definitions → |
reflexion | 1. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface 2. expression without words More Definitions → |
denotation | 1. the act of indicating or pointing out by name 2. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to More Definitions → |
destitution | 1. a state without friends or money or prospects More Definitions → |
carbonation | 1. saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water) More Definitions → |
photoemission | 1. an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface) More Definitions → |
dramatization | 1. conversion into dramatic form 2. a dramatic representation More Definitions → |
extrication | 1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition More Definitions → |
laceration | 1. a torn ragged wound 2. the act of lacerating More Definitions → |
deuteron | 1. the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators More Definitions → |
disputation | 1. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
exhalation | 1. exhaled breath 2. the act of expelling air from the lungs More Definitions → |
asphyxiation | 1. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) 2. killing by depriving of oxygen More Definitions → |
misdirection | 1. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge 2. incorrect directions or instructions More Definitions → |
reification | 1. regarding something abstract as a material thing 2. representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality More Definitions → |
desiccation | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
buffoon | 1. a rude or vulgar fool 2. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior More Definitions → |
imprecision | 1. the quality of lacking precision More Definitions → |
hyperventilation | 1. an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued More Definitions → |
figuration | 1. representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory 2. decorating with a design More Definitions → |
disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
flocculation | 1. the process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations More Definitions → |
foliation | 1. (botany) the process of forming leaves 2. (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock More Definitions → |
exponentiation | 1. the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power More Definitions → |
bisection | 1. dividing into two equal parts More Definitions → |
agon | 1. a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes More Definitions → |
ossification | 1. the developmental process of bone formation 2. the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material More Definitions → |
legalisation | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
graviton | 1. a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles More Definitions → |
mammon | 1. wealth regarded as an evil influence More Definitions → |
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