12-Letter Words Containing A
Here's the list of all the 13418 12-Letter Words Containing A in the English Language.
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| professional | 1. engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood 2. of or relating to or suitable as a profession More Definitions → |
| availability | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed More Definitions → |
| organization | 1. a group of people who work together 2. an organized structure for arranging or classifying 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 → |
| manufacturer | 1. a business engaged in manufacturing some product 2. someone who manufactures something More Definitions → |
| relationship | 1. a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) 2. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) 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 → |
| particularly | 1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common 2. specifically or especially distinguished from others More Definitions → |
| architecture | 1. an architectural product or work 2. the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings 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 → |
| contemporary | 1. a person of nearly the same age as another 2. characteristic of the present More Definitions → |
| specifically | 1. in distinction from others 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 → |
| encyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty 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 → |
| agricultural | 1. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming 2. relating to farming or agriculture 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 → |
| transactions | 1. a written account of what transpired at a meeting 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 → |
| consultation | 1. a conference (usually with someone important) 2. a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question 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 → |
| intellectual | 1. a person who uses the mind creatively 2. appealing to or using the intellect More Definitions → |
| experimental | 1. relating to or based on experiment 2. relying on observation or experiment More Definitions → |
| notification | 1. an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
| incorporated | 1. formed or united into a whole 2. organized and maintained as a legal corporation More Definitions → |
| optimization | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
| championship | 1. the status of being a champion 2. a competition at which a champion is chosen More Definitions → |
| conservative | 1. a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas 2. having social or political views favoring conservatism More Definitions → |
| announcement | 1. a formal public statement 2. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen More Definitions → |
| conversation | 1. the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. More Definitions → |
| intermediate | 1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences 2. lying between two extremes in time or space or state More Definitions → |
| personalized | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual 2. pointedly referring to or concerning a person's individual personality or intimate affairs especially offensively More Definitions → |
| increasingly | 1. advancing in amount or intensity More Definitions → |
| conventional | 1. conforming with accepted standards 2. represented in simplified or symbolic form More Definitions → |
| occupational | 1. of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained 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 → |
| 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 → |
| metropolitan | 1. relating to or characteristic of a metropolis 2. in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity 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 → |
| demonstrated | 1. having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt More Definitions → |
| alphabetical | 1. relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet 2. arranged in order according to the alphabet More Definitions → |
| photographer | 1. someone who takes photographs professionally More Definitions → |
| bibliography | 1. a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.) More Definitions → |
| headquarters | 1. (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise 2. the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command More Definitions → |
| commonwealth | 1. the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico) 2. a politically organized body of people under a single government More Definitions → |
| mathematical | 1. of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics 2. relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers More Definitions → |
| confidential | 1. entrusted with private information and the confidence of another 2. (of information) given in confidence or in secret More Definitions → |
| broadcasting | 1. a medium that disseminates via telecommunications 2. taking part in a radio or tv program 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 → |
| considerable | 1. large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
| presidential | 1. relating to a president or presidency 2. befitting a president More Definitions → |
| surveillance | 1. close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) More Definitions → |
| significance | 1. the quality of being significant 2. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred More Definitions → |
| occasionally | 1. sporadically and infrequently More Definitions → |
| consolidated | 1. joined together into a whole 2. forming a solid mass More Definitions → |
| preservation | 1. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger 2. the condition of being (well or ill) preserved More Definitions → |
| governmental | 1. relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state More Definitions → |
| manufactured | 1. produced in a large-scale industrial operation More Definitions → |
| recreational | 1. of or relating to recreation 2. engaged in as a pastime More Definitions → |
| photographic | 1. relating to photography or obtained by using photography 2. representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph More Definitions → |
| additionally | 1. in addition, by way of addition; furthermore More Definitions → |
| differential | 1. relating to or showing a difference 2. involving or containing one or more derivatives More Definitions → |
| illustration | 1. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive 2. showing by example 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 → |
| spirituality | 1. property or income owned by a church 2. concern with things of the spirit More Definitions → |
| accomplished | 1. highly skilled 2. successfully completed or brought to an end More Definitions → |
| periodically | 1. in a sporadic manner More Definitions → |
| pharmacology | 1. the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects 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 → |
| individually | 1. apart from others More Definitions → |
| geographical | 1. of or relating to the science of geography 2. determined by geography More Definitions → |
| investigator | 1. a scientist who devotes himself to doing research 2. someone who investigates More Definitions → |
| quantitative | 1. expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement 2. relating to the measurement of quantity More Definitions → |
| satisfactory | 1. giving satisfaction 2. meeting requirements More Definitions → |
| instrumental | 1. relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments 2. serving or acting as a means or aid More Definitions → |
| thanksgiving | 1. a short prayer of thanks before a meal More Definitions → |
| entertaining | 1. agreeably diverting More Definitions → |
| supplemental | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity 2. added to complete or make up a deficiency 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 → |
| acknowledged | 1. generally accepted 2. recognized or made known or admitted More Definitions → |
| unauthorized | 1. not endowed with authority 2. without official authorization More Definitions → |
| refrigerator | 1. white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures More Definitions → |
| accompanying | 1. occurring with or following as a consequence More Definitions → |
| anthropology | 1. the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings More Definitions → |
| humanitarian | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism 2. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms More Definitions → |
| disciplinary | 1. relating to discipline in behavior 2. relating to a specific field of academic study More Definitions → |
| hypothetical | 1. a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc. 2. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence More Definitions → |
| dramatically | 1. in a very impressive manner 2. in a dramatic manner More Definitions → |
| fundamentals | 1. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
| practitioner | 1. someone who practices a learned profession More Definitions → |
| transparency | 1. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation 2. the quality of being clear and transparent More Definitions → |
| municipality | 1. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government 2. people living in a town or city having local self-government More Definitions → |
| disappointed | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
| departmental | 1. of or relating to a department More Definitions → |
| considerably | 1. to a great extent or degree More Definitions → |
| concentrated | 1. of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced 2. intensely focused 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 → |
| kindergarten | 1. a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school More Definitions → |
| postgraduate | 1. a student who continues studies after graduation 2. of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree More Definitions → |
| evolutionary | 1. of or relating to or produced by evolution More Definitions → |
| transvestite | 1. someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex 2. receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex 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 → |
| contaminated | 1. corrupted by contact or association 2. rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution 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 → |
| coordinating | 1. serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction More Definitions → |
| rechargeable | 1. capable of being recharged More Definitions → |
| snowboarding | 1. the act of sliding down a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard More Definitions → |
| historically | 1. throughout history 2. with respect to history More Definitions → |
| transitional | 1. of or relating to or characterized by transition More Definitions → |
| acceleration | 1. an increase in rate of change 2. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed More Definitions → |
| standardized | 1. brought into conformity with a standard 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
| accumulation | 1. an increase by natural growth or addition 2. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 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 → |
| proportional | 1. one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion 2. properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' More Definitions → |
| economically | 1. with respect to economic science 2. in an economical manner More Definitions → |
| depreciation | 1. a decrease in price or value 2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use More Definitions → |
| simultaneous | 1. occurring or operating at the same time 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 → |
| southeastern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the southeast 2. of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina More Definitions → |
| breakthrough | 1. a productive insight 2. making an important discovery 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 → |
| inflammatory | 1. characterized or caused by inflammation 2. arousing to action or rebellion 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 → |
| chemotherapy | 1. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) More Definitions → |
| solicitation | 1. an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status 2. request for a sum of money 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 → |
| displacement | 1. act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics 2. an event in which something is displaced without rotation More Definitions → |
| preparedness | 1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) More Definitions → |
| aromatherapy | 1. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage More Definitions → |
| transferring | 1. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work 2. move from one place to another More Definitions → |
| mesothelioma | 1. a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust More Definitions → |
| chiropractic | 1. a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure More Definitions → |
| astronomical | 1. relating or belonging to the science of astronomy 2. inconceivably large More Definitions → |
| commercially | 1. in a commercial manner More Definitions → |
| unacceptable | 1. not acceptable; not welcome 2. not adequate to give satisfaction More Definitions → |
| northeastern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast 2. of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania More Definitions → |
| biographical | 1. of or relating to or being biography More Definitions → |
| enthusiastic | 1. having or showing great excitement and interest 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 → |
| identifiable | 1. capable of being identified More Definitions → |
| hierarchical | 1. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers More Definitions → |
| personalised | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual 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 → |
| deliberately | 1. with intention; in an intentional manner 2. in a deliberate unhurried manner 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 → |
| motivational | 1. of or relating to motivation More Definitions → |
| longitudinal | 1. of or relating to lines of longitude 2. running lengthwise More Definitions → |
| attributable | 1. capable of being attributed More Definitions → |
| accidentally | 1. without advance planning 2. of a minor or subordinate nature More Definitions → |
| authenticity | 1. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
| disadvantage | 1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm 2. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
| questionable | 1. able to be refuted 2. subject to question More Definitions → |
| unbelievable | 1. beyond belief or understanding 2. having a probability too low to inspire belief More Definitions → |
| invitational | 1. pertaining to or characteristic of an invitation More Definitions → |
| multilingual | 1. using or knowing more than one language 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 → |
| correctional | 1. concerned with or providing correction More Definitions → |
| carbohydrate | 1. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain More Definitions → |
| supernatural | 1. supernatural forces and events and beings collectively 2. not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material More Definitions → |
| neurological | 1. of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology 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 → |
| unclassified | 1. not subject to a security classification 2. not arranged in any specific grouping More Definitions → |
| unreasonable | 1. not reasonable; not showing good judgment 2. beyond normal limits More Definitions → |
| illumination | 1. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination 2. the degree of visibility of your environment More Definitions → |
| anticipation | 1. an expectation 2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm) More Definitions → |
| circumstance | 1. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event More Definitions → |
| optimisation | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
| asynchronous | 1. (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself 2. not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase More Definitions → |
| communicator | 1. a person who communicates with others More Definitions → |
| breathtaking | 1. tending to cause suspension of regular breathing More Definitions → |
| characterize | 1. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of 2. be characteristic of More Definitions → |
| multilateral | 1. having many parts or sides More Definitions → |
| incompatible | 1. not compatible 2. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect More Definitions → |
| transmitting | 1. transfer to another 2. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission More Definitions → |
| philanthropy | 1. voluntary promotion of human welfare More Definitions → |
| navigational | 1. of or relating to navigation 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 → |
| conservatory | 1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts 2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
| genealogical | 1. of or relating to genealogy More Definitions → |
| disagreement | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions More Definitions → |
| catastrophic | 1. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin More Definitions → |
| embarrassing | 1. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment 2. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation 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 → |
| discriminate | 1. recognize or perceive the difference 2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race More Definitions → |
| ratification | 1. making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it More Definitions → |
| partitioning | 1. an analysis into mutually exclusive categories 2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart More Definitions → |
| cryptography | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms 2. act of writing in code or cipher 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 → |
| cosmopolitan | 1. a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries 2. growing or occurring in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
| astrophysics | 1. the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
| transferable | 1. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another 2. legally transferable to the ownership of another More Definitions → |
| consultative | 1. giving advice More Definitions → |
| proclamation | 1. a formal public statement 2. the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice More Definitions → |
| veterinarian | 1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
| sociological | 1. of or relating to or determined by sociology More Definitions → |
| metaphysical | 1. pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics 2. transcending physical matter or the laws of nature More Definitions → |
| aggressively | 1. in an aggressive manner More Definitions → |
| unauthorised | 1. without official authorization 2. not endowed with authority More Definitions → |
| unparalleled | 1. radically distinctive and without equal More Definitions → |
| preferential | 1. manifesting partiality More Definitions → |
| therapeutics | 1. branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
| dissatisfied | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction 2. fail to satisfy More Definitions → |
| philharmonic | 1. composing or characteristic of an orchestral group 2. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies More Definitions → |
| authenticate | 1. establish the authenticity of something More Definitions → |
| polyurethane | 1. any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber More Definitions → |
| incidentally | 1. introducing a different topic 2. of a minor or subordinate nature More Definitions → |
| psychiatrist | 1. a physician who specializes in psychiatry More Definitions → |
| nomenclature | 1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
| postdoctoral | 1. of or relating to study or research that is done after work for the doctoral degree has been completed 2. a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research More Definitions → |
| intermediary | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
| oceanography | 1. the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans More Definitions → |
| radiological | 1. of or relating to radiology More Definitions → |
| illustrative | 1. clarifying by use of examples 2. serving to demonstrate 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 → |
| acquaintance | 1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something 2. a relationship less intimate than friendship More Definitions → |
| confessional | 1. a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions More Definitions → |
| encompassing | 1. broad in scope or content 2. closely encircling More Definitions → |
| peacekeeping | 1. of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces 2. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) 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 → |
| 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 → |
| pornographic | 1. designed to arouse lust 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 → |
| disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 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 → |
| horizontally | 1. in a horizontal direction More Definitions → |
| advantageous | 1. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness 2. giving an advantage More Definitions → |
| multivariate | 1. pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables More Definitions → |
| deregulation | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
| permeability | 1. the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion) 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 → |
| radiotherapy | 1. (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance More Definitions → |
| heterosexual | 1. a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex 2. sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
| pathological | 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology 2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition More Definitions → |
| preventative | 1. tending to prevent or hinder 2. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease More Definitions → |
| experiential | 1. relating to or resulting from experience 2. derived from experience or the experience of existence More Definitions → |
| bureaucratic | 1. of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy More Definitions → |
| freestanding | 1. standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dictatorship | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) 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 → |
| congratulate | 1. say something to someone that expresses praise 2. express congratulations 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 → |
| electrically | 1. by electricity More Definitions → |
| complication | 1. the act or process of complicating 2. a situation or condition that is complex or confused More Definitions → |
| pathogenesis | 1. the origination and development of a disease More Definitions → |
| agribusiness | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise More Definitions → |
| recognizable | 1. easily perceived; easy to become aware of 2. capable of being recognized 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 → |
| conservatism | 1. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes More Definitions → |
| refrigerated | 1. made or kept cold by refrigeration More Definitions → |
| inaccessible | 1. capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all 2. not capable of being obtained More Definitions → |
| inauguration | 1. the act of starting a new operation or practice 2. the ceremonial induction into a position 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 → |
| functionally | 1. with respect to function More Definitions → |
| aeronautical | 1. of or pertaining to aeronautics More Definitions → |
| mechanically | 1. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism 2. in a machinelike manner; without feeling More Definitions → |
| disqualified | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit 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 → |
| illuminating | 1. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance More Definitions → |
| artificially | 1. not according to nature; not by natural means More Definitions → |
| bachelorette | 1. a young unmarried woman who lives alone More Definitions → |
| colonization | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies 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 → |
| equalization | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
| speakerphone | 1. a telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker; can be used without picking up a handset; several people can participate in a call at the same time 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 → |
| mitochondria | 1. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy More Definitions → |
| guardianship | 1. attention and management implying responsibility for safety 2. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
| minimization | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
| choreography | 1. a show involving artistic dancing 2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes More Definitions → |
| communicable | 1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection 2. readily communicated More Definitions → |
| extravaganza | 1. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment More Definitions → |
| biologically | 1. with respect to biology More Definitions → |
| astrological | 1. relating to or concerned with astrology More Definitions → |
| rheumatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints More Definitions → |
| intimidating | 1. discouraging through fear More Definitions → |
| standardised | 1. brought into conformity with a standard 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
| commensurate | 1. corresponding in size or degree or extent More Definitions → |
| relativistic | 1. relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity 2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism More Definitions → |
| probationary | 1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon More Definitions → |
| sequentially | 1. in a sequential manner More Definitions → |
| perseverance | 1. persistent determination 2. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior More Definitions → |
| academically | 1. in regard to academic matters More Definitions → |
| journalistic | 1. of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism More Definitions → |
| hypnotherapy | 1. the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy 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 → |
| alphanumeric | 1. of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters 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 → |
| structurally | 1. with respect to structure More Definitions → |
| kaleidoscope | 1. a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes 2. an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors More Definitions → |
| apprehension | 1. fearful expectation or anticipation 2. the cognitive condition of someone who understands More Definitions → |
| unbelievably | 1. not easy to believe 2. in an unbelievable manner More Definitions → |
| deliberation | 1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question 2. careful consideration More Definitions → |
| conglomerate | 1. a composite rock made up of particles of varying size 2. a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization More Definitions → |
| formaldehyde | 1. a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol More Definitions → |
| interstellar | 1. between or among stars More Definitions → |
| annihilation | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. total destruction More Definitions → |
| photovoltaic | 1. producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light) More Definitions → |
| handicapping | 1. injure permanently 2. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant More Definitions → |
| incandescent | 1. emitting light as a result of being heated 2. characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance More Definitions → |
| domestically | 1. with respect to the internal affairs of a government 2. with respect to home or family More Definitions → |
| conveyancing | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another 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 → |
| affectionate | 1. having or displaying warmth or affection More Definitions → |
| interstitial | 1. of or relating to interstices More Definitions → |
| passionately | 1. with passion 2. in a stormy or violent manner More Definitions → |
| encephalitis | 1. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use) More Definitions → |
| battleground | 1. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
| orthopaedics | 1. the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints More Definitions → |
| rejuvenation | 1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored 2. the act of restoring to a more youthful condition More Definitions → |
| inactivation | 1. the process of rendering inactive 2. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) More Definitions → |
| chiropractor | 1. a therapist who practices chiropractic More Definitions → |
| invertebrate | 1. any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification 2. lacking a backbone or spinal column More Definitions → |
| metalworking | 1. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner 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 → |
| appreciative | 1. feeling or expressive of gratitude 2. having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion 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 → |
| asymmetrical | 1. irregular in shape or outline 2. characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components More Definitions → |
| ethnographic | 1. of or relating to ethnography More Definitions → |
| quantization | 1. the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory More Definitions → |
| ecologically | 1. with respect to ecology More Definitions → |
| degenerative | 1. (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function More Definitions → |
| hairdressing | 1. a toiletry for the hair 2. care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair More Definitions → |
| manslaughter | 1. homicide without malice aforethought More Definitions → |
| urbanization | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
| cosmological | 1. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe 2. pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality More Definitions → |
| illegitimate | 1. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents 2. contrary to or forbidden by law More Definitions → |
| paleontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
| asymptomatic | 1. having no symptoms of illness or disease 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 → |
| incineration | 1. the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes More Definitions → |
| pediatrician | 1. a specialist in the care of babies More Definitions → |
| conceptually | 1. in a conceptual manner More Definitions → |
| unreasonably | 1. not in a reasonable or intelligent manner 2. to a degree that exceeds the bounds of reason or moderation More Definitions → |
| exhilarating | 1. making lively and cheerful 2. making lively and joyful More Definitions → |
| adaptability | 1. the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances More Definitions → |
| fibrillation | 1. muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination 2. act or process of forming fibrils More Definitions → |
| stratosphere | 1. the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere More Definitions → |
| totalitarian | 1. of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life 2. an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government More Definitions → |
| interrelated | 1. reciprocally connected More Definitions → |
| convalescent | 1. a person who is recovering from illness 2. returning to health after illness or debility More Definitions → |
| generational | 1. of or relating to a generation More Definitions → |
| manipulative | 1. skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage More Definitions → |
| menstruation | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
| subcutaneous | 1. relating to or located below the epidermis More Definitions → |
| collaborator | 1. someone who assists in a plot 2. someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force More Definitions → |
| tetracycline | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections More Definitions → |
| discouraging | 1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action 2. expressing disapproval in order to dissuade More Definitions → |
| paramilitary | 1. of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit 2. a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops) More Definitions → |
| preservative | 1. tending or having the power to preserve 2. a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition More Definitions → |
| controllable | 1. capable of being controlled More Definitions → |
| inspectorate | 1. a body of inspectors More Definitions → |
| debilitating | 1. impairing the strength and vitality More Definitions → |
| unilaterally | 1. in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party More Definitions → |
| hypoglycemia | 1. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet More Definitions → |
| subterranean | 1. being or operating under the surface of the earth 2. lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed) More Definitions → |
| assassinated | 1. murdered by surprise attack for political reasons More Definitions → |
| legitimately | 1. in a manner acceptable to common custom 2. in a lawfully recognized manner More Definitions → |
| certificated | 1. furnished with or authorized by a certificate: More Definitions → |
| weatherproof | 1. able to withstand exposure to weather without damage 2. make resistant to bad weather More Definitions → |
| orchestrated | 1. arranged for performance by an orchestra More Definitions → |
| carcinogenic | 1. causing or tending to cause cancer More Definitions → |
| supercharged | 1. (of e.g. an engine) having the power increased by fitting with a supercharger 2. fraught with great emotion More Definitions → |
| amphitheatre | 1. a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) 2. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
| mythological | 1. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity More Definitions → |
| handkerchief | 1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory More Definitions → |
| inflationary | 1. associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation More Definitions → |
| phonological | 1. of or relating to phonology More Definitions → |
| hypocritical | 1. professing feelings or virtues one does not have More Definitions → |
| universalist | 1. of or relating to or tending toward universalism More Definitions → |
| histological | 1. of or relating to histology More Definitions → |
| tranquillity | 1. an untroubled state; free from disturbances 2. a state of peace and quiet More Definitions → |
| preoperative | 1. happening or done before and in preparation for a surgical operation More Definitions → |
| exaggeration | 1. extravagant exaggeration 2. the act of making something more noticeable than usual More Definitions → |
| intracranial | 1. within the skull More Definitions → |
| amphitheater | 1. a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) 2. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
| desirability | 1. the quality of being worthy of desiring 2. attractiveness to the opposite sex More Definitions → |
| amalgamation | 1. the combination of two or more commercial companies More Definitions → |
| practicality | 1. concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities More Definitions → |
| pancreatitis | 1. inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain More Definitions → |
| magnetometer | 1. a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields More Definitions → |
| faithfulness | 1. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
| incomparable | 1. such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared More Definitions → |
| mademoiselle | 1. small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico More Definitions → |
| geopolitical | 1. of or relating to geopolitics More Definitions → |
| bicentennial | 1. of or relating to or completing a period of 200 years 2. the 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
| percutaneous | 1. through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches) More Definitions → |
| encroachment | 1. any entry into an area not previously occupied 2. entry to another's property without right or permission More Definitions → |
| radiographic | 1. relating to or produced by radiography More Definitions → |
| unmistakable | 1. clearly evident to the mind 2. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment More Definitions → |
| substantiate | 1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 2. represent in bodily form More Definitions → |
| irritability | 1. an irritable petulant feeling 2. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part More Definitions → |
| universality | 1. the quality of being universal; existing everywhere More Definitions → |
| immunisation | 1. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) More Definitions → |
| rehabilitate | 1. help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute 2. reinstall politically More Definitions → |
| angiogenesis | 1. the formation of new blood vessels More Definitions → |
| reassessment | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
| disinfectant | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms 2. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
| intoxicating | 1. causing intoxication 2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic More Definitions → |
| astonishment | 1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising More Definitions → |
| shareholding | 1. a holding in the form of shares of corporations More Definitions → |
| prophylactic | 1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation 2. warding off More Definitions → |
| impartiality | 1. an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally More Definitions → |
| delicatessen | 1. ready-to-eat food products 2. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products More Definitions → |
| transcendent | 1. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence 2. beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding More Definitions → |
| aerodynamics | 1. the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow More Definitions → |
| digitization | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
| methotrexate | 1. toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis More Definitions → |
| statistician | 1. a mathematician who specializes in statistics 2. someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) More Definitions → |
| entanglement | 1. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim More Definitions → |
| legalization | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
| emphatically | 1. without question and beyond doubt 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 → |
| housewarming | 1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home 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 → |
| reassignment | 1. assignment to a different duty More Definitions → |
| hydrodynamic | 1. of or relating to hydrodynamics More Definitions → |
| childbearing | 1. relating to or suitable for childbirth 2. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child More Definitions → |
| confiscation | 1. seizure by the government More Definitions → |
| chairmanship | 1. the position of chairman More Definitions → |
| undetectable | 1. not easily seen 2. barely able to be perceived More Definitions → |
| inapplicable | 1. not capable of being applied More Definitions → |
| heartwarming | 1. causing gladness and pleasure More Definitions → |
| analytically | 1. by virtue of analysis More Definitions → |
| domesticated | 1. converted or adapted to domestic use 2. accustomed to home life More Definitions → |
| miraculously | 1. in a miraculous manner More Definitions → |
| penitentiary | 1. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers 2. showing or constituting penance 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 → |
| cartographic | 1. of or relating to the making of maps or charts 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 → |
| quantifiable | 1. capable of being quantified More Definitions → |
| inexplicable | 1. incapable of being explained or accounted for More Definitions → |
| aristocratic | 1. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy More Definitions → |
| unattractive | 1. lacking power to arouse interest 2. not appealing to the senses 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 → |
| multifaceted | 1. having many aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
| hemodialysis | 1. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure More Definitions → |
| hydrographic | 1. of or relating to the science of hydrography More Definitions → |
| desalination | 1. the removal of salt (especially from sea water) More Definitions → |
| invigorating | 1. imparting strength and vitality More Definitions → |
| constabulary | 1. the force of policemen and officers More Definitions → |
| demonstrator | 1. a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught 2. someone who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer 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 → |
| reclassified | 1. classify anew, change the previous classification 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 → |
| neoclassical | 1. characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style 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 → |
| stratigraphy | 1. the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata More Definitions → |
| hypothalamus | 1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
| breaststroke | 1. swim with the face down and extend the arms forward and outward while kicking with the leg 2. a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick More Definitions → |
| unimaginable | 1. totally unlikely More Definitions → |
| naturalistic | 1. representing what is real; not abstract or ideal More Definitions → |
| gasification | 1. the process of changing into gas More Definitions → |
| semantically | 1. with regard to meaning More Definitions → |
| apprehensive | 1. quick to understand 2. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc More Definitions → |
| revitalizing | 1. tending to impart new life and vigor to More Definitions → |
| coincidental | 1. occurring or operating at the same time More Definitions → |
| metaphorical | 1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another More Definitions → |
| pneumococcal | 1. of or derived from or caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus More Definitions → |
| demonstrable | 1. necessarily or demonstrably true 2. capable of being demonstrated or proved More Definitions → |
| cardiologist | 1. a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart More Definitions → |
| mistreatment | 1. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly More Definitions → |
| exchangeable | 1. suitable to be exchanged 2. capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value More Definitions → |
| maltreatment | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment More Definitions → |
| merchandiser | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
| multivitamin | 1. a pill or tablet containing several vitamins More Definitions → |
| beneficially | 1. in a beneficial manner More Definitions → |
| unaffiliated | 1. not affiliated More Definitions → |
| hydrotherapy | 1. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
| inadmissible | 1. not deserving to be admitted More Definitions → |
| musicianship | 1. artistry in performing music More Definitions → |
| deliberative | 1. involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination More Definitions → |
| antagonistic | 1. indicating opposition or resistance 2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy More Definitions → |
| constraining | 1. restricting the scope or freedom of action More Definitions → |
| flammability | 1. the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly More Definitions → |
| brainwashing | 1. forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
| approachable | 1. capable of being read with comprehension 2. easily approached More Definitions → |
| supercharger | 1. compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
| deceleration | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity More Definitions → |
| principality | 1. territory ruled by a prince 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 → |
| symbolically | 1. in a symbolic manner 2. by means of symbols More Definitions → |
| astrobiology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life More Definitions → |
| inadequately | 1. in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree More Definitions → |
| artistically | 1. in an artistic manner More Definitions → |
| disorganized | 1. lacking order or methodical arrangement or function More Definitions → |
| consummation | 1. the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse 2. the act of bringing to completion or fruition More Definitions → |
| mountainside | 1. the side or slope of a mountain 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 → |
| impenetrable | 1. permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter 2. impossible to understand More Definitions → |
| inextricably | 1. in an inextricable manner More Definitions → |
| straightener | 1. a device for straightening More Definitions → |
| irregularity | 1. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality 2. not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals More Definitions → |
| minimisation | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
| unfavourable | 1. not encouraging or approving or pleasing 2. (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose More Definitions → |
| regenerating | 1. that are generating anew More Definitions → |
| bacteriology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease More Definitions → |
| astronautics | 1. the theory and practice of navigation through air or space 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 → |
| meaningfully | 1. in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful More Definitions → |
| anticipatory | 1. in anticipation More Definitions → |
| backgrounder | 1. a press conference or interview in which a government official explains to reporters the background of an action or policy More Definitions → |
| disregarding | 1. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks More Definitions → |
| attractively | 1. in a beautiful manner More Definitions → |
| narcissistic | 1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance More Definitions → |
| declassified | 1. lift the restriction on and make available again 2. having had security classification removed More Definitions → |
| classifiable | 1. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
| pigmentation | 1. the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings 2. coloration of living tissues by pigment More Definitions → |
| characterise | 1. be characteristic of 2. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of More Definitions → |
| heartbreaker | 1. a charming person who is irresponsible in emotional relationships 2. a narrow defeat or a defeat at the last minute More Definitions → |
| checkerboard | 1. a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors More Definitions → |
| appendicitis | 1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix More Definitions → |
| afterthought | 1. thinking again about a choice previously made 2. an addition that was not included in the original plan More Definitions → |
| sporadically | 1. in a sporadic manner More Definitions → |
| indomethacin | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) More Definitions → |
| evangelistic | 1. relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel 2. marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause More Definitions → |
| inexplicably | 1. in a manner differing from the usual or expected More Definitions → |
| superhighway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic 2. an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form More Definitions → |
| hypothalamic | 1. of or relating to the hypothalamus More Definitions → |
| thoroughfare | 1. a public road from one place to another More Definitions → |
| excruciating | 1. extremely painful More Definitions → |
| magnetically | 1. by the use of magnetism 2. as if by magnetism More Definitions → |
| recognisable | 1. capable of being recognized More Definitions → |
| endocarditis | 1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves More Definitions → |
| unprofitable | 1. producing little or no profit or gain More Definitions → |
| cohabitation | 1. the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married) More Definitions → |
| premenstrual | 1. of or relating to or occurring during the time just before menstruation More Definitions → |
| disagreeable | 1. not to your liking 2. unpleasant to interact with More Definitions → |
| intrauterine | 1. within the womb More Definitions → |
| fraudulently | 1. in a dishonest and fraudulent manner More Definitions → |
| predominance | 1. the state of being predominant over others 2. the quality of being more noticeable than anything else 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 → |
| gonadotropin | 1. hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity More Definitions → |
| figuratively | 1. in a figurative sense More Definitions → |
| outrageously | 1. in a very offensive manner 2. to an extravagant or immoderate degree More Definitions → |
| unrestrained | 1. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion 2. not subject to restraint More Definitions → |
| carelessness | 1. the quality of not being careful or taking pains 2. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances More Definitions → |
| steeplechase | 1. a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump 2. a horse race over an obstructed course 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 → |
| endonuclease | 1. a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes More Definitions → |
| demonstrably | 1. in an obvious and provable manner More Definitions → |
| councilwoman | 1. a woman who is a council member More Definitions → |
| transference | 1. (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst 2. transferring ownership More Definitions → |
| crystallized | 1. having both internal structure and external form of a crystal 2. having become fixed and definite in form More Definitions → |
| unchallenged | 1. generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute More Definitions → |
| spiritualism | 1. (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God 2. the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium) More Definitions → |
| biogeography | 1. dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants More Definitions → |
| fluorouracil | 1. an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers More Definitions → |
| partisanship | 1. an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives More Definitions → |
| overestimate | 1. an appraisal that is too high 2. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high More Definitions → |
| prolongation | 1. the act of prolonging something 2. amount or degree or range to which something extends More Definitions → |
| magnificence | 1. splendid or imposing in size or appearance 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
| malnourished | 1. not being provided with adequate nourishment More Definitions → |
| extravagance | 1. the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth 2. the trait of spending extravagantly More Definitions → |
| finalization | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
| courageously | 1. in a courageous manner More Definitions → |
| uncorrelated | 1. not varying together More Definitions → |
| malformation | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. something abnormal or anomalous More Definitions → |
| indisputable | 1. not open to question; obviously true 2. impossible to doubt or dispute More Definitions → |
| thermostatic | 1. of or relating to a thermostat More Definitions → |
| plausibility | 1. apparent validity More Definitions → |
| anatomically | 1. with respect to anatomy More Definitions → |
| lighthearted | 1. carefree and happy and lighthearted More Definitions → |
| lithographic | 1. of or produced by or involved in lithography More Definitions → |
| bilingualism | 1. the ability to speak two languages colloquially More Definitions → |
| confirmatory | 1. serving to support or corroborate More Definitions → |
| alimentation | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
| immeasurable | 1. beyond calculation or measure 2. impossible to measure More Definitions → |
| fluoridation | 1. the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay) More Definitions → |
| decongestant | 1. a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion More Definitions → |
| abolitionist | 1. a reformer who favors abolishing slavery More Definitions → |
| annunciation | 1. a formal public statement More Definitions → |
| undemocratic | 1. not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals More Definitions → |
| arthroplasty | 1. surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint More Definitions → |
| memorization | 1. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim More Definitions → |
| infotainment | 1. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
| unattainable | 1. impossible to achieve More Definitions → |
| unremarkable | 1. found in the ordinary course of events More Definitions → |
| hippopotamus | 1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
| universalism | 1. the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved More Definitions → |
| horsemanship | 1. skill in handling and riding horses More Definitions → |
| dissociative | 1. tending to produce dissociation More Definitions → |
| sledgehammer | 1. beat with a sledgehammer 2. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
| hyperthermia | 1. abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer) More Definitions → |
| psychoactive | 1. affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes More Definitions → |
| melodramatic | 1. having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama 2. characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected More Definitions → |
| nonsteroidal | 1. not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones 2. an organic compound that does no contain a steroid More Definitions → |
| misalignment | 1. the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned More Definitions → |
| racketeering | 1. engaging in a racket More Definitions → |
| acquiescence | 1. acceptance without protest 2. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something More Definitions → |
| counterclaim | 1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action 2. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim More Definitions → |
| unmanageable | 1. difficult to solve or alleviate 2. incapable of being controlled or managed More Definitions → |
| denunciation | 1. a public act of denouncing More Definitions → |
| promethazine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
| frankincense | 1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation More Definitions → |
| colonisation | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
| impersonator | 1. someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another More Definitions → |
| phagocytosis | 1. process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection More Definitions → |
| unmistakably | 1. without possibility of mistake 2. in a signal manner More Definitions → |
| spectrograph | 1. a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed 2. a photographic record of a spectrum More Definitions → |
| urbanisation | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
| ribonuclease | 1. a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid More Definitions → |
| quarterfinal | 1. one of the four competitions in an elimination tournament whose winners go on to play in the semifinals More Definitions → |
| doubleheader | 1. two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day) More Definitions → |
| alphabetized | 1. having been put in alphabetical order 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 → |
| congeniality | 1. compatibility between persons 2. a congenial disposition More Definitions → |
| protectorate | 1. a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty More Definitions → |
| potentiation | 1. (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously More Definitions → |
| obstetrician | 1. a physician specializing in obstetrics More Definitions → |
| shuffleboard | 1. a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface More Definitions → |
| reevaluation | 1. the evaluation of something a second time (or more) More Definitions → |
| liquefaction | 1. the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid More Definitions → |
| prototypical | 1. representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned More Definitions → |
| methodically | 1. in a methodical manner 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 → |
| clairvoyance | 1. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses More Definitions → |
| orthographic | 1. of or relating to or expressed in orthography More Definitions → |
| hysterically | 1. in a hysterical manner More Definitions → |
| gratuitously | 1. in an uncalled-for manner More Definitions → |
| misstatement | 1. a statement that contains a mistake More Definitions → |
| exploitative | 1. tending to exploit or make use of More Definitions → |
| unacceptably | 1. to an unacceptable degree More Definitions → |
| exterminator | 1. someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) More Definitions → |
| viscoelastic | 1. having viscous as well as elastic properties More Definitions → |
| cumulatively | 1. in a cumulative manner More Definitions → |
| exacerbation | 1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse 2. violent and bitter exasperation More Definitions → |
| interrogator | 1. a questioner who is excessively harsh More Definitions → |
| theosophical | 1. of or relating to theosophy More Definitions → |
| recalcitrant | 1. stubbornly resistant to authority or control 2. marked by stubborn resistance to authority More Definitions → |
| readjustment | 1. the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) 2. the act of adjusting something to match a standard 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 → |
| unofficially | 1. without official approval 2. not in an official capacity More Definitions → |
| disintegrate | 1. break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity 2. cause to undergo fission or lose particles More Definitions → |
| militaristic | 1. imbued with militarism More Definitions → |
| osteosarcoma | 1. malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur More Definitions → |
| disenchanted | 1. freed from enchantment More Definitions → |
| stranglehold | 1. complete power over a person or situation 2. a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe More Definitions → |
| endangerment | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune More Definitions → |
| autoimmunity | 1. production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions More Definitions → |
| unfathomable | 1. of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured 2. resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable More Definitions → |
| romantically | 1. in an idealistic and unrealistic manner 2. in a manner expressive of love or romance More Definitions → |
| premeditated | 1. characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning More Definitions → |
| triumphantly | 1. in a triumphant manner More Definitions → |
| perpetuation | 1. the act of prolonging something More Definitions → |
| interminable | 1. tiresomely long; seemingly without end More Definitions → |
| thermography | 1. diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors More Definitions → |
| subsidiarity | 1. secondary importance More Definitions → |
| psychopathic | 1. suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder More Definitions → |
| immaculately | 1. in an immaculate manner More Definitions → |
| acoustically | 1. with respect to acoustics More Definitions → |
| sharpshooter | 1. an athlete noted for accurate aim 2. someone skilled in shooting More Definitions → |
| exhaustively | 1. in an exhaustive manner More Definitions → |
| dermatologic | 1. of or relating to or practicing dermatology More Definitions → |
| thematically | 1. with regard to thematic content More Definitions → |
| harmoniously | 1. in a harmonious manner More Definitions → |
| digitisation | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
| paramagnetic | 1. of or relating to a paramagnet More Definitions → |
| acetaldehyde | 1. a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs More Definitions → |
| preeclampsia | 1. abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated More Definitions → |
| schoolmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school 2. any person (or institution) who acts as an educator More Definitions → |
| delimitation | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
| fountainhead | 1. an abundant source 2. the source of water from which a stream arises More Definitions → |
| tracheostomy | 1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes More Definitions → |
| exhilaration | 1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy More Definitions → |
| testamentary | 1. of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament More Definitions → |
| technicality | 1. the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods 2. a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field More Definitions → |
| glioblastoma | 1. a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal More Definitions → |
| alstroemeria | 1. any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers More Definitions → |
| nonfinancial | 1. not involving financial matters More Definitions → |
| transaminase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
| praiseworthy | 1. worthy of high praise More Definitions → |
| unforgivable | 1. not excusable More Definitions → |
| backlighting | 1. lighting from behind More Definitions → |
| maintainable | 1. capable of being maintained More Definitions → |
| patriarchate | 1. the jurisdiction of a patriarch 2. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line More Definitions → |
| immeasurably | 1. to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement 2. without bounds More Definitions → |
| hermetically | 1. in an airtight manner More Definitions → |
| inhospitable | 1. unfavorable to life or growth 2. not hospitable More Definitions → |
| capitalistic | 1. favoring or practicing capitalism 2. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists More Definitions → |
| conquistador | 1. an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) More Definitions → |
| recuperation | 1. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury More Definitions → |
| disreputable | 1. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
| technobabble | 1. technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects More Definitions → |
| carbonaceous | 1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
| conciliatory | 1. making or willing to make concessions 2. intended to placate More Definitions → |
| extramarital | 1. characterized by adultery More Definitions → |
| troublemaker | 1. someone who deliberately stirs up trouble More Definitions → |
| capitulation | 1. a document containing the terms of surrender 2. a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic More Definitions → |
| incalculable | 1. not able to be computed or enumerated 2. too much to be measured More Definitions → |
| disapproving | 1. expressing or manifesting disapproval More Definitions → |
| bactericidal | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms More Definitions → |
| persuasively | 1. in a persuasive manner More Definitions → |
| radioisotope | 1. a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially More Definitions → |
| exacerbating | 1. making worse More Definitions → |
| obliteration | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
| pneumothorax | 1. abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis) More Definitions → |
| cartographer | 1. a person who makes maps More Definitions → |
| equalisation | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
| professorial | 1. relating to or characteristic of professors More Definitions → |
| decapitation | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
| misadventure | 1. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
| stepdaughter | 1. a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
| chastisement | 1. verbal punishment 2. a rebuke for making a mistake More Definitions → |
| assimilating | 1. capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution More Definitions → |
| excitability | 1. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part 2. being easily excited More Definitions → |
| exterminated | 1. destroyed completely More Definitions → |
| unionization | 1. act of forming labor unions More Definitions → |
| neuroanatomy | 1. the anatomy of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| gynecomastia | 1. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives) More Definitions → |
| diagrammatic | 1. shown or represented by diagrams More Definitions → |
| palaeolithic | 1. of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age (following the eolithic) More Definitions → |
| sectarianism | 1. a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination More Definitions → |
| underpayment | 1. a payment smaller than needed or expected 2. the act of paying less than required More Definitions → |
| advisability | 1. the quality of being advisable More Definitions → |
| rhythmically | 1. in a rhythmic manner More Definitions → |
| determinable | 1. capable of being determined or limited or fixed More Definitions → |
| industrially | 1. by industrial means More Definitions → |
| ambidextrous | 1. equally skillful with each hand 2. marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another More Definitions → |
| vaporization | 1. annihilation by vaporizing something 2. the process of becoming a vapor More Definitions → |
| unchangeable | 1. not changeable or subject to change More Definitions → |
| mycobacteria | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases 2. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
| arithmetical | 1. relating to or involving arithmetic More Definitions → |
| dishonorable | 1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
| impregnation | 1. material with which something is impregnated 2. the process of totally saturating something with a substance More Definitions → |
| marksmanship | 1. skill in shooting More Definitions → |
| calligraphic | 1. of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy More Definitions → |
| amelioration | 1. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better More Definitions → |
| azathioprine | 1. an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ More Definitions → |
| disheartened | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
| antithetical | 1. sharply contrasted in character or purpose More Definitions → |
| invalidating | 1. establishing as invalid or untrue More Definitions → |
| parsimonious | 1. excessively unwilling to spend More Definitions → |
| tercentenary | 1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
| administrate | 1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of More Definitions → |
| potentiality | 1. the inherent capacity for coming into being 2. an aptitude that may be developed More Definitions → |
| skateboarder | 1. someone who skates on a skateboard More Definitions → |
| provincially | 1. by the province; through the province More Definitions → |
| straightaway | 1. performed with little or no delay 2. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening More Definitions → |
| metamorphism | 1. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances More Definitions → |
| transitivity | 1. (logic and mathematics) a relation between three elements such that if it holds between the first and second and it also holds between the second and third it must necessarily hold between the first and third 2. the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb More Definitions → |
| pericarditis | 1. inflammation of the pericardium More Definitions → |
| flamethrower | 1. a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards More Definitions → |
| centralizing | 1. tending to draw to a central point More Definitions → |
| exasperation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) More Definitions → |
| unobservable | 1. not accessible to direct observation More Definitions → |
| intransitive | 1. a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object 2. designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object More Definitions → |
| finalisation | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
| pathetically | 1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion 2. arousing scornful pity More Definitions → |
| thankfulness | 1. warm friendly feelings of gratitude More Definitions → |
| inaccurately | 1. in an inaccurate manner More Definitions → |
| alliteration | 1. use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse More Definitions → |
| adjudicative | 1. concerned with adjudicating More Definitions → |
| monetization | 1. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country More Definitions → |
| restaurateur | 1. the proprietor of a restaurant More Definitions → |
| reappearance | 1. the event of something appearing again 2. the act of someone appearing again More Definitions → |
| plasterboard | 1. wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls More Definitions → |
| phenomenally | 1. to a phenomenal degree More Definitions → |
| estrangement | 1. separation resulting from hostility 2. the feeling of being alienated from other people More Definitions → |
| precariously | 1. in a precarious manner More Definitions → |
| stenographer | 1. someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation) More Definitions → |
| invulnerable | 1. immune to attack; impregnable More Definitions → |
| archeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
| vasodilation | 1. dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) More Definitions → |
| rhetorically | 1. in a rhetorical manner More Definitions → |
| paradigmatic | 1. of or relating to a grammatical paradigm 2. of or relating to a typical example More Definitions → |
| anaphylactic | 1. related to the hypersensitivity known as anaphylaxis More Definitions → |
| breathlessly | 1. in a breathless manner More Definitions → |
| unsatisfying | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
| transposable | 1. capable of changing sequence More Definitions → |
| unaccustomed | 1. unusual or unfamiliar More Definitions → |
| diversionary | 1. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive More Definitions → |
| augmentative | 1. increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree 2. intensifying by augmentation and enhancement 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 → |
| phonetically | 1. by phonetics More Definitions → |
| demodulation | 1. (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave More Definitions → |
| carpetbagger | 1. an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously More Definitions → |
| hemodynamics | 1. the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved More Definitions → |
| processional | 1. intended for use in a procession 2. of or relating to or characteristic of a procession More Definitions → |
| adjudicatory | 1. concerned with adjudicating More Definitions → |
| legitimation | 1. the act of rendering a person legitimate 2. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
| happenstance | 1. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental More Definitions → |
| reinvigorate | 1. impart vigor, strength, or vitality to More Definitions → |
| unflattering | 1. showing or representing unfavorably More Definitions → |
| precancerous | 1. of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated More Definitions → |
| nonessential | 1. anything that is not essential 2. not of prime or central importance More Definitions → |
| isolationism | 1. a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations More Definitions → |
| geologically | 1. with respect to geology More Definitions → |
| isolationist | 1. of or relating to isolationism 2. an advocate of isolationism in international affairs More Definitions → |
| transversely | 1. in a transverse manner More Definitions → |
| antimalarial | 1. a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria 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 → |
| unapologetic | 1. unwilling to make or express an apology More Definitions → |
| teleological | 1. of or relating to teleology More Definitions → |
| deregulating | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
| vilification | 1. slanderous defamation 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
| spiritualist | 1. of or relating to or connected with spiritualism 2. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead More Definitions → |
| separability | 1. the capability of being separated More Definitions → |
| understaffed | 1. inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc. More Definitions → |
| fluorocarbon | 1. a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols More Definitions → |
| insufferable | 1. unbearably arrogant or conceited 2. too extreme to bear More Definitions → |
| semicircular | 1. curved into a half circle More Definitions → |
| insecticidal | 1. of or relating to insecticide More Definitions → |
| breathalyzer | 1. a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath More Definitions → |
| borosilicate | 1. a salt of boric and silicic acids More Definitions → |
| asphyxiation | 1. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) 2. killing by depriving of oxygen More Definitions → |
| backwardness | 1. lack of normal development of intellectual capacities More Definitions → |
| sleepwalking | 1. walking by a person who is asleep More Definitions → |
| philological | 1. of or relating to or dealing with philology More Definitions → |
| propagandist | 1. of or relating to or characterized by propaganda 2. a person who disseminates messages calculated to assist some cause or some government More Definitions → |
| contextually | 1. in a manner dependent on context More Definitions → |
| headmistress | 1. a woman headmaster More Definitions → |
| eosinophilia | 1. a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood More Definitions → |
| heartstrings | 1. your deepest feelings of love and compassion More Definitions → |
| surrealistic | 1. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions More Definitions → |
| articulatory | 1. of or relating to articulation More Definitions → |
| inarticulate | 1. without or deprived of the use of speech or words More Definitions → |
| labyrinthine | 1. relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear 2. resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity More Definitions → |
| simultaneity | 1. happening or existing or done at the same time More Definitions → |
| haberdashery | 1. a store where men's clothes are sold 2. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher More Definitions → |
| accumulative | 1. increasing by successive addition 2. marked by acquiring or amassing More Definitions → |
| haemorrhagic | 1. of or relating to a hemorrhage 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 → |
| postprandial | 1. following a meal (especially dinner) More Definitions → |
| providential | 1. relating to or characteristic of providence 2. peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention 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 → |
| doppelganger | 1. a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart More Definitions → |
| iconoclastic | 1. characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions 2. destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited More Definitions → |
| unassailable | 1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with 2. impossible to assail More Definitions → |
| discoverable | 1. capable of being ascertained or found out More Definitions → |