13-Letter Words Containing A
Here's the list of all the 9748 13-Letter Words Containing A in the English Language.
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| international | 1. concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations 2. from or between other countries More Definitions → |
| entertainment | 1. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
| environmental | 1. of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings 2. concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment More Definitions → |
| communication | 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information 2. something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups More Definitions → |
| accommodation | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. a settlement of differences More Definitions → |
| understanding | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises More Definitions → |
| documentation | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence 2. program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs More Definitions → |
| manufacturing | 1. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
| configuration | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) More Definitions → |
| approximately | 1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct More Definitions → |
| automatically | 1. in a reflex manner 2. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism More Definitions → |
| advertisement | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
| miscellaneous | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds 2. having many aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
| administrator | 1. someone who administers a business 2. the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor More Definitions → |
| participation | 1. the act of sharing in the activities of a group 2. the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) More Definitions → |
| certification | 1. the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on 2. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
| investigation | 1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities 2. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
| circumstances | 1. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) 2. a person's financial situation (good or bad) More Definitions → |
| consideration | 1. the process of giving careful thought to something 2. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision More Definitions → |
| significantly | 1. in a statistically significant way 2. in a significant manner More Definitions → |
| consolidation | 1. combining into a solid mass 2. the act of combining into an integral whole More Definitions → |
| accessibility | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed 2. the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with More Definitions → |
| specification | 1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work 2. naming explicitly More Definitions → |
| collaboration | 1. act of working jointly 2. act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country More Definitions → |
| determination | 1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation 2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose More Definitions → |
| unfortunately | 1. by bad luck More Definitions → |
| concentration | 1. the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
| participating | 1. taking part in an activity More Definitions → |
| establishment | 1. the act of forming or establishing something 2. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
| undergraduate | 1. a university student who has not yet received a first degree More Definitions → |
| institutional | 1. relating to or constituting or involving an institution 2. organized as or forming an institution More Definitions → |
| functionality | 1. capable of serving a purpose well More Definitions → |
| compatibility | 1. a feeling of sympathetic understanding 2. capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination More Definitions → |
| informational | 1. relating to or having the nature of information More Definitions → |
| architectural | 1. of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture More Definitions → |
| authorization | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. the power or right to give orders or make decisions More Definitions → |
| psychological | 1. of or relating to or determined by psychology 2. mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature More Definitions → |
| collaborative | 1. accomplished by collaboration More Definitions → |
| instructional | 1. of or relating to or used in instruction More Definitions → |
| technological | 1. of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles 2. based in scientific and industrial progress More Definitions → |
| demonstration | 1. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view 2. a show of military force or preparedness More Definitions → |
| sophisticated | 1. ahead in development; complex or intricate 2. intellectually appealing More Definitions → |
| vulnerability | 1. the state of being vulnerable or exposed 2. susceptibility to injury or attack More Definitions → |
| congressional | 1. of or relating to congress More Definitions → |
| extraordinary | 1. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special 2. far more than usual or expected More Definitions → |
| substantially | 1. to a great extent or degree 2. in a strong substantial way More Definitions → |
| inappropriate | 1. not suitable for a particular occasion etc 2. not in keeping with what is correct or proper More Definitions → |
| developmental | 1. of or relating to or constituting development More Definitions → |
| transcription | 1. something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation 2. (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA More Definitions → |
| precipitation | 1. the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time 2. the process of forming a chemical precipitate More Definitions → |
| revolutionary | 1. of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn 2. relating to or having the nature of a revolution More Definitions → |
| accreditation | 1. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards) More Definitions → |
| parliamentary | 1. relating to or having the nature of a parliament 2. having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament More Definitions → |
| questionnaire | 1. a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information More Definitions → |
| qualification | 1. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something 2. the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea More Definitions → |
| computational | 1. of or involving computation or computers More Definitions → |
| bibliographic | 1. relating to or dealing with bibliography More Definitions → |
| complimentary | 1. conveying or resembling a compliment 2. costing nothing More Definitions → |
| contamination | 1. the state of being contaminated 2. a substance that contaminates More Definitions → |
| alternatively | 1. in place of, or as an alternative to More Definitions → |
| controversial | 1. marked by or capable of arousing controversy More Definitions → |
| complementary | 1. either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments) 2. of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other More Definitions → |
| investigating | 1. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
| incorporation | 1. consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body 2. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself More Definitions → |
| appropriately | 1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances More Definitions → |
| traditionally | 1. according to tradition; in a traditional manner More Definitions → |
| objectionable | 1. causing disapproval or protest 2. liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to More Definitions → |
| globalization | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
| inspirational | 1. imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul More Definitions → |
| philosophical | 1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers 2. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment More Definitions → |
| justification | 1. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary 2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief More Definitions → |
| supplementary | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity 2. added to complete or make up a deficiency More Definitions → |
| dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
| communicating | 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information More Definitions → |
| visualization | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
| appropriation | 1. money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose 2. incorporation by joining or uniting More Definitions → |
| proliferation | 1. growth by the rapid multiplication of parts 2. a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons) More Definitions → |
| approximation | 1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth 2. the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity) More Definitions → |
| clarification | 1. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding 2. the act of removing solid particles from a liquid More Definitions → |
| autobiography | 1. a biography of yourself More Definitions → |
| statistically | 1. with respect to statistics More Definitions → |
| profitability | 1. the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit More Definitions → |
| grandchildren | 1. a child of your son or daughter More Definitions → |
| physiological | 1. of or relating to the biological study of physiology 2. of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning More Definitions → |
| knowledgeable | 1. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding 2. alert and fully informed More Definitions → |
| chronological | 1. relating to or arranged according to temporal order More Definitions → |
| encouragement | 1. the expression of approval and support 2. the act of giving hope or support to someone More Definitions → |
| multicultural | 1. of or relating to or including several cultures More Definitions → |
| refrigeration | 1. the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes 2. deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes More Definitions → |
| uncomfortable | 1. conducive to or feeling mental discomfort 2. providing or experiencing physical discomfort More Definitions → |
| disadvantaged | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences More Definitions → |
| investigative | 1. designed to find information or ascertain facts More Definitions → |
| predominantly | 1. much greater in number or influence More Definitions → |
| applicability | 1. relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
| privatization | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
| intentionally | 1. with intention; in an intentional manner More Definitions → |
| interpersonal | 1. occurring among or involving several people More Definitions → |
| homosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex More Definitions → |
| disappointing | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
| schizophrenia | 1. any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact More Definitions → |
| stabilization | 1. the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable 2. the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn More Definitions → |
| authoritative | 1. having authority or ascendancy or influence 2. of recognized authority or excellence More Definitions → |
| consequential | 1. having important issues or results More Definitions → |
| multinational | 1. involving or operating in several nations or nationalities More Definitions → |
| exceptionally | 1. to an exceptional degree More Definitions → |
| discretionary | 1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment 2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed More Definitions → |
| merchandising | 1. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups 2. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
| pronunciation | 1. the manner in which someone utters a word 2. the way a word or a language is customarily spoken More Definitions → |
| fundamentally | 1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature More Definitions → |
| psychotherapy | 1. the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods 2. the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means More Definitions → |
| assassination | 1. an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation 2. murder of a public figure by surprise attack More Definitions → |
| participatory | 1. affording the opportunity for individual participation More Definitions → |
| skateboarding | 1. the sport of skating on a skateboard More Definitions → |
| globalisation | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
| differentiate | 1. mark as different 2. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense More Definitions → |
| contradiction | 1. opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas 2. (logic) a statement that is necessarily false More Definitions → |
| authenticated | 1. established as genuine More Definitions → |
| unforgettable | 1. impossible to forget More Definitions → |
| macroeconomic | 1. of or relating to macroeconomics More Definitions → |
| deterioration | 1. a symptom of reduced quality or strength 2. process of changing to an inferior state More Definitions → |
| indispensable | 1. not to be dispensed with; essential 2. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary More Definitions → |
| contraception | 1. birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery More Definitions → |
| confrontation | 1. a bold challenge 2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions More Definitions → |
| unpredictable | 1. unknown in advance 2. not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals More Definitions → |
| modernization | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior 2. a modernized version (as of a play) More Definitions → |
| ophthalmology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases More Definitions → |
| compassionate | 1. showing or having compassion 2. share the suffering of More Definitions → |
| noncommercial | 1. not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises More Definitions → |
| amplification | 1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail 2. the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input More Definitions → |
| intracellular | 1. located or occurring within a cell or cells More Definitions → |
| fragmentation | 1. separating something into fine particles 2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships More Definitions → |
| transnational | 1. involving or operating in several nations or nationalities More Definitions → |
| authorisation | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. the power or right to give orders or make decisions More Definitions → |
| theoretically | 1. in theory; according to the assumed facts 2. in a theoretical manner More Definitions → |
| typographical | 1. relating to or occurring or used in typography More Definitions → |
| accompaniment | 1. an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another 2. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts More Definitions → |
| insignificant | 1. devoid of importance, meaning, or force 2. signifying nothing More Definitions → |
| telemarketing | 1. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales More Definitions → |
| confederation | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
| manifestation | 1. a clear appearance 2. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing More Definitions → |
| gravitational | 1. of or relating to or caused by gravitation More Definitions → |
| constellation | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth More Definitions → |
| strategically | 1. with regard to strategy More Definitions → |
| extracellular | 1. located or occurring outside a cell or cells More Definitions → |
| unconditional | 1. not modified or restricted by reservations 2. not contingent; not determined or influenced by someone or something else More Definitions → |
| probabilistic | 1. of or relating to the Roman Catholic philosophy of probabilism 2. of or relating to or based on probability More Definitions → |
| commemorative | 1. intended as a commemoration 2. an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person More Definitions → |
| subcontractor | 1. someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor More Definitions → |
| magnification | 1. the act of expanding something in apparent size 2. the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object More Definitions → |
| disappearance | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 2. the event of passing out of sight More Definitions → |
| hybridization | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
| perpendicular | 1. a straight line at right angles to another line 2. a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting More Definitions → |
| interpolation | 1. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted 2. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known More Definitions → |
| baccalaureate | 1. a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies 2. an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies More Definitions → |
| contradictory | 1. two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time 2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false More Definitions → |
| postoperative | 1. happening or done after a surgical operation More Definitions → |
| morphological | 1. relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language 2. pertaining to geological structure More Definitions → |
| horticultural | 1. of or relating to the cultivation of plants More Definitions → |
| cryptographic | 1. of or relating to cryptanalysis More Definitions → |
| acetaminophen | 1. an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) More Definitions → |
| contraceptive | 1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation 2. an agent or device intended to prevent conception More Definitions → |
| interrogation | 1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply 2. a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder More Definitions → |
| embarrassment | 1. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public 2. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) More Definitions → |
| observational | 1. relying on observation or experiment More Definitions → |
| privatisation | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
| encapsulation | 1. the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule) 2. the process of enclosing (as in a capsule) More Definitions → |
| normalization | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
| comparatively | 1. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else More Definitions → |
| recombination | 1. (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles 2. (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents More Definitions → |
| instantaneous | 1. occurring with no delay More Definitions → |
| electrostatic | 1. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity More Definitions → |
| craftsmanship | 1. skill in an occupation or trade More Definitions → |
| antimicrobial | 1. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms 2. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
| fertilization | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
| republication | 1. something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work) 2. the act of publishing again More Definitions → |
| inadvertently | 1. without knowledge or intention More Definitions → |
| encyclopaedia | 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 → |
| reinstatement | 1. the condition of being reinstated 2. the act of restoring someone to a previous position More Definitions → |
| combinatorial | 1. relating to or involving combinations 2. relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets More Definitions → |
| spontaneously | 1. in a spontaneous manner 2. without advance preparation More Definitions → |
| decentralized | 1. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities More Definitions → |
| transatlantic | 1. crossing the Atlantic Ocean More Definitions → |
| individuality | 1. the quality of being individual 2. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity More Definitions → |
| accommodating | 1. obliging; willing to do favors 2. helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation More Definitions → |
| improvisation | 1. a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation) 2. an unplanned expedient More Definitions → |
| realistically | 1. in a realistic manner 2. in a manner that closely resembles the original object More Definitions → |
| unnecessarily | 1. in an unnecessary manner 2. without any necessity More Definitions → |
| physiotherapy | 1. therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities More Definitions → |
| underestimate | 1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value 2. assign too low a value to More Definitions → |
| exponentially | 1. in an exponential manner More Definitions → |
| noncompliance | 1. the failure to obey More Definitions → |
| sterilization | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
| incarceration | 1. the state of being imprisoned More Definitions → |
| sedimentation | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating More Definitions → |
| thermoplastic | 1. having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled 2. a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled More Definitions → |
| contemplation | 1. a long and thoughtful observation 2. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
| brainstorming | 1. a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions More Definitions → |
| modernisation | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior More Definitions → |
| granddaughter | 1. a female grandchild More Definitions → |
| dysfunctional | 1. impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ 2. (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose More Definitions → |
| communicative | 1. of or relating to communication 2. able or tending to communicate More Definitions → |
| authoritarian | 1. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner 2. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty More Definitions → |
| precautionary | 1. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure More Definitions → |
| petrochemical | 1. any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas More Definitions → |
| mathematician | 1. a person skilled in mathematics More Definitions → |
| proportionate | 1. being in due proportion 2. agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree More Definitions → |
| apportionment | 1. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
| thermodynamic | 1. of or concerned with thermodynamics More Definitions → |
| mycobacterium | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
| unintentional | 1. done or made or performed with purpose and intent 2. not done with purpose or intent More Definitions → |
| hyperactivity | 1. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement More Definitions → |
| deforestation | 1. the state of being clear of trees 2. the removal of trees More Definitions → |
| radioactivity | 1. the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay More Definitions → |
| archeological | 1. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology More Definitions → |
| translational | 1. of or relating to uniform movement without rotation More Definitions → |
| philanthropic | 1. of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy 2. generous in assistance to the poor More Definitions → |
| reincarnation | 1. embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form) 2. a second or new birth More Definitions → |
| bidirectional | 1. reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions More Definitions → |
| acceptability | 1. satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards More Definitions → |
| resuscitation | 1. the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness More Definitions → |
| metamorphosis | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
| translocation | 1. the transport of dissolved material within a plant 2. (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts More Definitions → |
| serialization | 1. publication in serial form More Definitions → |
| neuromuscular | 1. affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue More Definitions → |
| waterproofing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water 2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof More Definitions → |
| commemoration | 1. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something 2. a recognition of meritorious service More Definitions → |
| unenforceable | 1. not enforceable; not capable of being brought about by compulsion More Definitions → |
| interoperable | 1. able to exchange and use information More Definitions → |
| harmonization | 1. a piece of harmonized music 2. singing in harmony More Definitions → |
| visualisation | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
| socialization | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
| companionship | 1. the state of being with someone More Definitions → |
| intrinsically | 1. with respect to its inherent nature More Definitions → |
| gratification | 1. state of being gratified or satisfied 2. the act or an instance of satisfying More Definitions → |
| eavesdropping | 1. listen without the speaker's knowledge More Definitions → |
| antibacterial | 1. destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth 2. any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth More Definitions → |
| compositional | 1. arranging or grouping More Definitions → |
| biodegradable | 1. capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria More Definitions → |
| metallurgical | 1. of or relating to metallurgy More Definitions → |
| contravention | 1. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
| reunification | 1. the act of coming together again More Definitions → |
| indeterminate | 1. of uncertain or ambiguous nature 2. (of a quantity) having no definite value, as an equation that cannot be solved More Definitions → |
| comparability | 1. qualities that are comparable More Definitions → |
| qualitatively | 1. in a qualitative manner More Definitions → |
| phytoplankton | 1. photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae More Definitions → |
| factorization | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
| transgendered | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation 2. involving a partial or full reversal of gender More Definitions → |
| toxicological | 1. of or relating to toxicology More Definitions → |
| astrophysical | 1. of or concerned with astrophysics More Definitions → |
| immunological | 1. of or relating to immunology More Definitions → |
| acetylcholine | 1. a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems More Definitions → |
| sequestration | 1. the act of segregating or sequestering 2. the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions More Definitions → |
| conditionally | 1. subject to a condition More Definitions → |
| topographical | 1. concerned with topography More Definitions → |
| cooperatively | 1. in close cooperation More Definitions → |
| biostatistics | 1. a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis More Definitions → |
| choreographer | 1. someone who creates new dances More Definitions → |
| paraphernalia | 1. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. More Definitions → |
| unanticipated | 1. not anticipated More Definitions → |
| extrapolation | 1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values 2. an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations More Definitions → |
| individualism | 1. the quality of being individual 2. a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence More Definitions → |
| hematopoietic | 1. pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells More Definitions → |
| gubernatorial | 1. relating to a governor More Definitions → |
| expeditionary | 1. (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad More Definitions → |
| preponderance | 1. superiority in power or influence 2. a superiority in numbers or amount More Definitions → |
| commemorating | 1. intended as a commemoration More Definitions → |
| anthropogenic | 1. of or relating to the study of the origins and development of human beings More Definitions → |
| harmonisation | 1. a piece of harmonized music 2. singing in harmony More Definitions → |
| transparently | 1. so as to be easily understood or seen through 2. so as to allow the passage of light More Definitions → |
| magnetization | 1. the extent or degree to which something is magnetized 2. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) More Definitions → |
| idiosyncratic | 1. peculiar to the individual More Definitions → |
| dependability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
| prostaglandin | 1. a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity More Definitions → |
| concatenation | 1. the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series 2. the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc More Definitions → |
| contemplative | 1. a person devoted to the contemplative life 2. deeply or seriously thoughtful More Definitions → |
| triangulation | 1. a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points of a known distance apart; useful in navigation 2. a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated More Definitions → |
| admissibility | 1. acceptability by virtue of being admissible More Definitions → |
| dexamethasone | 1. a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation More Definitions → |
| archaeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
| disengagement | 1. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection 2. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
| ciprofloxacin | 1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints More Definitions → |
| instantiation | 1. a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it More Definitions → |
| mismanagement | 1. management that is careless or inefficient More Definitions → |
| phenylalanine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body More Definitions → |
| transcriptase | 1. the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA More Definitions → |
| aesthetically | 1. in a tasteful way More Definitions → |
| stereotypical | 1. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality More Definitions → |
| victimization | 1. adversity resulting from being made a victim 2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
| extermination | 1. complete annihilation 2. the act of exterminating More Definitions → |
| transposition | 1. any abnormal position of the organs of the body 2. an event in which one thing is substituted for another More Definitions → |
| heartbreaking | 1. causing or marked by grief or anguish More Definitions → |
| maxillofacial | 1. of or relating to the upper jaw and face (particularly with reference to specialized surgery of the maxilla) More Definitions → |
| incapacitated | 1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power More Definitions → |
| bacteriophage | 1. a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria More Definitions → |
| stabilisation | 1. the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn 2. the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable More Definitions → |
| dermatologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin More Definitions → |
| orchestration | 1. an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band 2. the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments More Definitions → |
| uncomplicated | 1. lacking complexity 2. easy and not involved or complicated More Definitions → |
| discoloration | 1. a soiled or discolored appearance 2. the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded More Definitions → |
| amitriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications More Definitions → |
| sportsmanship | 1. fairness in following the rules of the game More Definitions → |
| rearrangement | 1. changing an arrangement More Definitions → |
| unaccompanied | 1. being without an escort 2. playing or singing without accompaniment More Definitions → |
| cerebrospinal | 1. of or relating to the brain and spinal cord More Definitions → |
| inconceivable | 1. totally unlikely More Definitions → |
| manageability | 1. the capability of being managed or controlled More Definitions → |
| preoccupation | 1. an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention 2. the mental state of being preoccupied by something More Definitions → |
| argumentation | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning More Definitions → |
| fractionation | 1. a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components 2. separation into portions More Definitions → |
| immunotherapy | 1. therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system More Definitions → |
| categorically | 1. in an unqualified manner More Definitions → |
| defibrillator | 1. an electronic device that administers an electric shock of preset voltage to the heart through the chest wall in an attempt to restore the normal rhythm of the heart during ventricular fibrillation More Definitions → |
| unequivocally | 1. in an unambiguous manner More Definitions → |
| librarianship | 1. the position of librarian More Definitions → |
| involuntarily | 1. against one's will or done without conscious thought More Definitions → |
| rectification | 1. (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation 2. the conversion of alternating current to direct current More Definitions → |
| nonparametric | 1. not involving an estimation of the parameters of a statistic More Definitions → |
| sensitization | 1. the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen) 2. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations) More Definitions → |
| unambiguously | 1. in an unambiguous manner 2. so as to be unique More Definitions → |
| reforestation | 1. the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting More Definitions → |
| paradoxically | 1. in a paradoxical manner More Definitions → |
| subordination | 1. the state of being subordinate to something 2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class More Definitions → |
| transgression | 1. the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle 2. the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata More Definitions → |
| retroactively | 1. after the fact More Definitions → |
| neuroblastoma | 1. malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly More Definitions → |
| hermaphrodite | 1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made 2. of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs More Definitions → |
| intergalactic | 1. between or among galaxies More Definitions → |
| lactobacillus | 1. a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk) More Definitions → |
| antipsychotic | 1. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired More Definitions → |
| operationally | 1. in respect to operation More Definitions → |
| accelerometer | 1. an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets More Definitions → |
| contractually | 1. by virtue of a contract More Definitions → |
| vegetarianism | 1. a diet excluding all meat and fish More Definitions → |
| authenticator | 1. one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity More Definitions → |
| randomization | 1. a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance More Definitions → |
| airworthiness | 1. fitness to fly More Definitions → |
| juxtaposition | 1. the act of positioning close together (or side by side) 2. a side-by-side position More Definitions → |
| chrysanthemum | 1. the flower of a chrysanthemum plant 2. any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated More Definitions → |
| fortification | 1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it 2. the art or science of strengthening defenses More Definitions → |
| unconstrained | 1. free from constraint More Definitions → |
| materialistic | 1. marked by materialism 2. conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class More Definitions → |
| congresswoman | 1. a member of the United States House of Representatives More Definitions → |
| transcendence | 1. a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience 2. the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits More Definitions → |
| decarboxylase | 1. any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group More Definitions → |
| provisionally | 1. temporarily and conditionally More Definitions → |
| retransmitted | 1. transmit again More Definitions → |
| geometrically | 1. with respect to geometry 2. in a geometric fashion More Definitions → |
| misunderstand | 1. interpret in the wrong way More Definitions → |
| painstakingly | 1. in a fastidious and painstaking manner More Definitions → |
| impersonation | 1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect 2. pretending to be another person More Definitions → |
| decentralised | 1. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities More Definitions → |
| spectacularly | 1. in a spectacular manner More Definitions → |
| matriculation | 1. admission to a group (especially a college or university) More Definitions → |
| argumentative | 1. given to or characterized by argument More Definitions → |
| expropriation | 1. taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority) More Definitions → |
| gynecological | 1. of or relating to or practicing gynecology More Definitions → |
| supercritical | 1. (especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases More Definitions → |
| featherweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds 2. weighs 126-139 pounds More Definitions → |
| assertiveness | 1. aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions More Definitions → |
| metronidazole | 1. antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis More Definitions → |
| astonishingly | 1. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise More Definitions → |
| falsification | 1. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
| intramuscular | 1. within a muscle More Definitions → |
| recirculation | 1. circulation again More Definitions → |
| pharmacologic | 1. of or relating to pharmacology More Definitions → |
| fantastically | 1. exceedingly; extremely More Definitions → |
| videocassette | 1. a cassette for videotape More Definitions → |
| scintillation | 1. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle 2. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash More Definitions → |
| phenobarbital | 1. a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative More Definitions → |
| photochemical | 1. of or relating to or produced by the effects of light on chemical systems More Definitions → |
| irreplaceable | 1. impossible to replace More Definitions → |
| monochromatic | 1. of or relating to monochromatism 2. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength More Definitions → |
| anticoagulant | 1. medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood More Definitions → |
| hydrocephalus | 1. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological More Definitions → |
| nutritionally | 1. with regard to nutrition More Definitions → |
| transportable | 1. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another More Definitions → |
| quartermaster | 1. an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops More Definitions → |
| inevitability | 1. the quality of being unavoidable More Definitions → |
| desegregation | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
| educationally | 1. in an educational manner More Definitions → |
| contaminating | 1. spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination 2. that infects or taints More Definitions → |
| infinitesimal | 1. (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit 2. infinitely or immeasurably small More Definitions → |
| superficially | 1. in a superficial manner More Definitions → |
| indescribable | 1. defying expression or description More Definitions → |
| entomological | 1. of or relating to the biological science of entomology More Definitions → |
| affirmatively | 1. in an affirmative manner More Definitions → |
| ferromagnetic | 1. relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism More Definitions → |
| summarization | 1. the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly More Definitions → |
| underclassman | 1. an undergraduate who is not yet a senior More Definitions → |
| agglomeration | 1. a jumbled collection or mass 2. the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating More Definitions → |
| commercialize | 1. exploit for maximal profit, usually by sacrificing quality 2. make commercial More Definitions → |
| ideologically | 1. with respect to ideology More Definitions → |
| hydrodynamics | 1. study of fluids in motion More Definitions → |
| businesswoman | 1. a female businessperson More Definitions → |
| consternation | 1. fear resulting from the awareness of danger More Definitions → |
| intravenously | 1. in an intravenous manner More Definitions → |
| magnetosphere | 1. the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field More Definitions → |
| impracticable | 1. not capable of being carried out or put into practice More Definitions → |
| tyrannosaurus | 1. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America More Definitions → |
| transplanting | 1. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location More Definitions → |
| ornamentation | 1. the state of being ornamented 2. something used to beautify More Definitions → |
| uncomfortably | 1. in physical discomfort More Definitions → |
| antihistamine | 1. a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site More Definitions → |
| intercellular | 1. located between cells More Definitions → |
| streptococcal | 1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci More Definitions → |
| incriminating | 1. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame More Definitions → |
| magnificently | 1. wonderfully 2. in an impressively beautiful manner More Definitions → |
| nationalistic | 1. fanatically patriotic 2. devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others More Definitions → |
| energetically | 1. in an energetic manner More Definitions → |
| hallucination | 1. illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
| hyperglycemia | 1. abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes More Definitions → |
| sociocultural | 1. relating to both social and cultural matters More Definitions → |
| normalisation | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
| acidification | 1. the process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid More Definitions → |
| regurgitation | 1. backflow of blood through a defective heart valve 2. recall after rote memorization More Definitions → |
| genitourinary | 1. of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions More Definitions → |
| investigatory | 1. designed to find information or ascertain facts More Definitions → |
| contralateral | 1. on or relating to the opposite side (of the body) More Definitions → |
| reexamination | 1. (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination 2. a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment More Definitions → |
| syntactically | 1. with respect to syntax More Definitions → |
| signification | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified More Definitions → |
| formalization | 1. the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions) More Definitions → |
| calcification | 1. a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts) 2. tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts More Definitions → |
| inexhaustible | 1. incapable of being entirely consumed or used up 2. that cannot be entirely consumed or used up More Definitions → |
| demonstrative | 1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent 2. serving to demonstrate More Definitions → |
| psychosomatic | 1. used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis More Definitions → |
| cyanobacteria | 1. predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton More Definitions → |
| geostationary | 1. of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth More Definitions → |
| fertilisation | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
| inconsiderate | 1. without proper consideration or reflection 2. lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others More Definitions → |
| prostatectomy | 1. surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland More Definitions → |
| mortification | 1. strong feelings of embarrassment 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
| tetrachloride | 1. any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule More Definitions → |
| expandability | 1. A physical property of gases, denoting that they expand to fill their containers. More Definitions → |
| authentically | 1. genuinely; with authority More Definitions → |
| supranational | 1. transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest More Definitions → |
| domestication | 1. adaptation to intimate association with human beings 2. the attribute of having been domesticated More Definitions → |
| toxoplasmosis | 1. infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus More Definitions → |
| unadulterated | 1. not mixed with impurities 2. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers More Definitions → |
| afforestation | 1. the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting) More Definitions → |
| leishmaniasis | 1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies More Definitions → |
| counterattack | 1. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. 2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board More Definitions → |
| transmutation | 1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something 2. a qualitative change More Definitions → |
| precipitating | 1. bringing on suddenly or abruptly More Definitions → |
| transmissible | 1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection 2. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity More Definitions → |
| schoolteacher | 1. a teacher in a school below the college level More Definitions → |
| arteriovenous | 1. connecting an artery to a vein More Definitions → |
| sterilisation | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
| commercialism | 1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) More Definitions → |
| unaccountable | 1. not to be accounted for or explained 2. free from control or responsibility More Definitions → |
| uncooperative | 1. unwilling to cooperate 2. intentionally unaccommodating More Definitions → |
| scintillating | 1. brilliantly clever 2. marked by high spirits or excitement More Definitions → |
| confectionary | 1. a confectioner's shop More Definitions → |
| microorganism | 1. any organism of microscopic size More Definitions → |
| refrigerating | 1. causing cooling or freezing More Definitions → |
| grammatically | 1. in a grammatical manner More Definitions → |
| teleportation | 1. a hypothetical mode of instantaneous transportation; matter is dematerialized at one place and recreated at another More Definitions → |
| pyrophosphate | 1. a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid More Definitions → |
| conceptualize | 1. have the idea for More Definitions → |
| hydrogenation | 1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil More Definitions → |
| transmittance | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance More Definitions → |
| industrialist | 1. someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise More Definitions → |
| symmetrically | 1. in a symmetrical manner More Definitions → |
| extrajudicial | 1. beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted More Definitions → |
| transpiration | 1. the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature 2. the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes More Definitions → |
| reverberation | 1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves 2. a remote or indirect consequence of some action More Definitions → |
| schematically | 1. in a schematic manner More Definitions → |
| actualization | 1. making real or giving the appearance of reality More Definitions → |
| biogeographic | 1. of or relating to or involved with biogeography More Definitions → |
| particularity | 1. the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance More Definitions → |
| amniocentesis | 1. (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities More Definitions → |
| procrastinate | 1. postpone doing what one should be doing 2. postpone or delay needlessly More Definitions → |
| parenthetical | 1. an expression in parentheses 2. qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses More Definitions → |
| victimisation | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
| sarcastically | 1. in a sarcastic manner More Definitions → |
| reorientation | 1. a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs 2. the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented More Definitions → |
| disheartening | 1. destructive of morale and self-reliance More Definitions → |
| uncompensated | 1. not paying a salary More Definitions → |
| acculturation | 1. the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture 2. all the knowledge and values shared by a society More Definitions → |
| theologically | 1. as regards theology 2. in a theological manner More Definitions → |
| diametrically | 1. as from opposite ends of a diameter More Definitions → |
| sadomasochism | 1. sadism and masochism combined in one person More Definitions → |
| determinative | 1. one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases 2. a determining or causal element or factor More Definitions → |
| disqualifying | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified More Definitions → |
| discriminator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
| republicanism | 1. the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government More Definitions → |
| somatosensory | 1. of or relating to the somatosenses More Definitions → |
| individualist | 1. a person who pursues independent thought or action 2. marked by or expressing individuality More Definitions → |
| thermonuclear | 1. using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission More Definitions → |
| glorification | 1. a state of high honor 2. a portrayal of something as ideal More Definitions → |
| mechanization | 1. the condition of having a highly technical implementation 2. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware More Definitions → |
| reaffirmation | 1. renewed affirmation More Definitions → |
| noradrenaline | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
| multicellular | 1. consisting of many cells More Definitions → |
| unjustifiable | 1. incapable of being justified or explained More Definitions → |
| foreshadowing | 1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand 2. indistinctly prophetic More Definitions → |
| anachronistic | 1. chronologically misplaced More Definitions → |
| uncoordinated | 1. lacking in cooperative planning and organization 2. lacking the skillful and effective interaction of muscle movements More Definitions → |
| acrylonitrile | 1. a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene More Definitions → |
| indeterminacy | 1. the quality of being vague and poorly defined More Definitions → |
| irrationality | 1. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding More Definitions → |
| incommunicado | 1. without the means or right to communicate More Definitions → |
| corroboration | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
| equilibration | 1. stabilization by bringing into equilibrium More Definitions → |
| interrogative | 1. relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood 2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation More Definitions → |
| quadrilateral | 1. having four sides 2. a four-sided polygon More Definitions → |
| bougainvillea | 1. any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions More Definitions → |
| infallibility | 1. the quality of never making an error More Definitions → |
| neoliberalism | 1. a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth More Definitions → |
| seismological | 1. of or concerned with seismology More Definitions → |
| imaginatively | 1. with imagination More Definitions → |
| malabsorption | 1. abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract More Definitions → |
| temperamental | 1. relating to or caused by temperament 2. subject to sharply varying moods More Definitions → |
| orthogonality | 1. the relation of opposition between things at right angles 2. the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles More Definitions → |
| unexplainable | 1. not to be accounted for or explained More Definitions → |
| carboniferous | 1. of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era 2. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
| incrimination | 1. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed More Definitions → |
| palaeontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
| subpopulation | 1. a population that is part of a larger population More Definitions → |
| dispassionate | 1. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice More Definitions → |
| unrecoverable | 1. incapable of being recovered or regained More Definitions → |
| triamcinolone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent More Definitions → |
| housebreaking | 1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent More Definitions → |
| rollerblading | 1. skating using Rollerblades More Definitions → |
| coeducational | 1. attended by members of both sexes More Definitions → |
| conflagration | 1. a very intense and uncontrolled fire More Definitions → |
| transshipment | 1. the transfer from one conveyance to another for shipment More Definitions → |
| undercarriage | 1. framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle More Definitions → |
| unsympathetic | 1. not sympathetic or disposed toward 2. (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings More Definitions → |
| algebraically | 1. in an algebraic manner More Definitions → |
| unreliability | 1. the trait of not being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
| stylistically | 1. in a rhetorically stylistic manner More Definitions → |
| assemblywoman | 1. a woman assemblyman More Definitions → |
| metamorphoses | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
| northeasterly | 1. coming from the northeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the northeast More Definitions → |
| extragalactic | 1. outside or beyond a galaxy More Definitions → |
| hybridisation | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
| hematological | 1. of or relating to or involved in hematology More Definitions → |
| strangulation | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe 2. the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage More Definitions → |
| unimaginative | 1. deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention 2. dealing only with concrete facts More Definitions → |
| swashbuckling | 1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior 2. flamboyantly adventurous More Definitions → |
| hydraulically | 1. in a hydraulic manner More Definitions → |
| nullification | 1. the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress 2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something More Definitions → |
| housecleaning | 1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house More Definitions → |
| rapprochement | 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations More Definitions → |
| arboriculture | 1. the tending of and caring for trees More Definitions → |
| dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar More Definitions → |
| topologically | 1. from the point of view of topology More Definitions → |
| indefatigable | 1. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality More Definitions → |
| agglutination | 1. a clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies (agglutinins) 2. the building of words from component morphemes that retain their form and meaning in the process of combining More Definitions → |
| recalculation | 1. the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data) More Definitions → |
| catecholamine | 1. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland More Definitions → |
| structuralism | 1. linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse 2. an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena More Definitions → |
| combinational | 1. able to or tending to combine More Definitions → |
| attentiveness | 1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) 2. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others More Definitions → |
| legislatively | 1. by legislation More Definitions → |
| pharmacopoeia | 1. a collection or stock of drugs More Definitions → |
| valedictorian | 1. the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement More Definitions → |
| chromatograph | 1. equipment that enables a sophisticated separation, e.g. gas chromatographic or liquid chromatographic separation. More Definitions → |
| insubstantial | 1. lacking in nutritive value 2. lacking solidity or strength More Definitions → |
| premenopausal | 1. prior to menopause More Definitions → |
| parallelogram | 1. a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length More Definitions → |
| cryptanalysis | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms More Definitions → |
| unilateralism | 1. the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations More Definitions → |
| intermarriage | 1. marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law 2. marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law More Definitions → |
| flabbergasted | 1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise More Definitions → |
| subsidization | 1. money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy 2. the act of providing a subsidy More Definitions → |
| paternalistic | 1. benevolent but sometimes intrusive More Definitions → |
| steganography | 1. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
| southeasterly | 1. coming from the southeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast More Definitions → |
| socialisation | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
| granulomatous | 1. relating to or characterized by granulomas More Definitions → |
| pervasiveness | 1. the quality of filling or spreading throughout More Definitions → |
| nitrification | 1. the chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted for another group in an organic compound) 2. the oxidation of ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrates and nitrites by soil bacteria (making nitrogen available to plants) More Definitions → |
| contractility | 1. the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter More Definitions → |
| semiautomatic | 1. partially automatic 2. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously More Definitions → |
| unfashionable | 1. not in accord with or not following current fashion 2. unpopular and considered unappealing or unfashionable at the time More Definitions → |
| pharmaceutics | 1. the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines More Definitions → |
| unforeseeable | 1. incapable of being anticipated More Definitions → |
| conservatoire | 1. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
| aspergillosis | 1. severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys 2. an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs More Definitions → |
| interrogatory | 1. formal systematic questioning 2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation More Definitions → |
| hypercalcemia | 1. the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease More Definitions → |
| dramatization | 1. conversion into dramatic form 2. a dramatic representation More Definitions → |
| arbitrariness | 1. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment More Definitions → |
| representable | 1. expressible in symbolic form More Definitions → |
| uninhabitable | 1. not fit for habitation More Definitions → |
| nonstructural | 1. not structural More Definitions → |
| hemispherical | 1. of or relating to or being a hemisphere More Definitions → |
| pentobarbital | 1. a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic More Definitions → |
| prepositional | 1. of or relating to or formed with a preposition More Definitions → |
| intracerebral | 1. within the brain More Definitions → |
| paediatrician | 1. a specialist in the care of babies More Definitions → |
| transcultural | 1. extending through all human cultures More Definitions → |
| overstatement | 1. making to seem more important than it really is More Definitions → |
| audiocassette | 1. a cassette for audiotape More Definitions → |