Words Ending With X
Here's the list of all the 558 Words Ending With X in the English Language.
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| index | 1. list in an index 2. provide with an index More Definitions → |
| box | 1. a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid 2. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance More Definitions → |
| tax | 1. levy a tax on 2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) More Definitions → |
| fax | 1. send something via a facsimile machine 2. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio More Definitions → |
| six | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one 2. a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips More Definitions → |
| max | 1. street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate More Definitions → |
| complex | 1. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts 2. a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated More Definitions → |
| ex | 1. a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband 2. a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife More Definitions → |
| mix | 1. a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients 2. an event that combines things in a mixture More Definitions → |
| fix | 1. informal terms for a difficult situation 2. something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug More Definitions → |
| matrix | 1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules 2. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded More Definitions → |
| phoenix | 1. a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa 2. a legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years More Definitions → |
| fox | 1. alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs 2. a shifty deceptive person More Definitions → |
| appendix | 1. supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book 2. a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch More Definitions → |
| syntax | 1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences 2. a systematic orderly arrangement More Definitions → |
| latex | 1. a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air 2. a water-base paint that has a latex binder More Definitions → |
| cox | 1. act as the coxswain, in a boat race 2. the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew More Definitions → |
| relax | 1. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease 2. make less taut More Definitions → |
| annex | 1. take (territory) as if by conquest 2. add an extra part to More Definitions → |
| toolbox | 1. a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools More Definitions → |
| prefix | 1. attach a prefix to 2. an affix that is added in front of the word More Definitions → |
| wax | 1. cover with wax 2. go up or advance More Definitions → |
| flux | 1. move or progress freely as if in a stream 2. become liquid or fluid when heated More Definitions → |
| xerox | 1. reproduce by xerography 2. a copy made by a xerographic copier More Definitions → |
| flex | 1. contract 2. exhibit the strength of More Definitions → |
| pix | 1. a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay 2. any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept More Definitions → |
| vertex | 1. the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure 2. the highest point (of something) More Definitions → |
| mailbox | 1. a private box for delivery of mail 2. public box for deposit of mail More Definitions → |
| orthodox | 1. adhering to what is commonly accepted More Definitions → |
| hex | 1. of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base 2. an evil spell More Definitions → |
| duplex | 1. (used technically of a device or process) having two parts 2. allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously More Definitions → |
| ax | 1. chop or split with an ax 2. terminate More Definitions → |
| lynx | 1. a text browser 2. short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur More Definitions → |
| apex | 1. the highest point (of something) 2. the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars More Definitions → |
| faux | 1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article More Definitions → |
| unisex | 1. not distinguished on the basis of sex More Definitions → |
| helix | 1. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle 2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops More Definitions → |
| sax | 1. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore More Definitions → |
| jukebox | 1. a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin More Definitions → |
| paradox | 1. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself More Definitions → |
| cortex | 1. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum 2. the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal More Definitions → |
| onyx | 1. a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos More Definitions → |
| detox | 1. treat for alcohol or drug dependence 2. the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified More Definitions → |
| reflex | 1. an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus 2. without volition or conscious control More Definitions → |
| ox | 1. an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus 2. any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos More Definitions → |
| vortex | 1. the shape of something rotating rapidly 2. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) More Definitions → |
| sandbox | 1. mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal 2. a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in More Definitions → |
| suffix | 1. attach a suffix to 2. an affix that is added at the end of the word More Definitions → |
| postfix | 1. an affix that is added at the end of the word More Definitions → |
| lax | 1. pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet') 2. lacking in firmness or tension; not taut More Definitions → |
| lux | 1. a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle More Definitions → |
| anthrax | 1. a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people 2. a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia More Definitions → |
| climax | 1. the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding 2. the decisive moment in a novel or play More Definitions → |
| vox | 1. the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract More Definitions → |
| convex | 1. curving or bulging outward More Definitions → |
| pax | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist More Definitions → |
| simplex | 1. allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time 2. having only one part or element More Definitions → |
| nix | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. command against More Definitions → |
| reflux | 1. an abnormal backward flow of body fluids 2. the outward flow of the tide More Definitions → |
| flax | 1. fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric 2. plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem More Definitions → |
| spandex | 1. an elastic synthetic fabric More Definitions → |
| hoax | 1. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage 2. subject to a playful hoax or joke More Definitions → |
| equinox | 1. either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length 2. (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic More Definitions → |
| codex | 1. an official list of chemicals or medicines etc. 2. an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) More Definitions → |
| matchbox | 1. a box for holding matches More Definitions → |
| influx | 1. the process of flowing in More Definitions → |
| coax | 1. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering 2. a transmission line for high-frequency signals More Definitions → |
| sphinx | 1. an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret 2. one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians More Definitions → |
| gearbox | 1. the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed More Definitions → |
| smallpox | 1. a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars More Definitions → |
| redux | 1. brought back More Definitions → |
| tux | 1. semiformal evening dress for men More Definitions → |
| telex | 1. communicate by telex 2. a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter More Definitions → |
| cervix | 1. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body 2. necklike opening to the uterus More Definitions → |
| multiplex | 1. communicates two or more signals over a common channel 2. a movie theater that has several different auditoriums in the same building More Definitions → |
| soapbox | 1. a crate for packing soap 2. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it More Definitions → |
| shoebox | 1. a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment) 2. an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes More Definitions → |
| chatterbox | 1. orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf 2. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker More Definitions → |
| crux | 1. the most important point More Definitions → |
| pox | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) 2. a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks More Definitions → |
| firebox | 1. a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned More Definitions → |
| redox | 1. a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction More Definitions → |
| roux | 1. a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces More Definitions → |
| telefax | 1. send something via a facsimile machine More Definitions → |
| radix | 1. (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place More Definitions → |
| jinx | 1. a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him 2. an evil spell More Definitions → |
| unorthodox | 1. breaking with convention or tradition 2. independent in behavior or thought More Definitions → |
| crucifix | 1. representation of the cross on which Jesus died 2. a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally More Definitions → |
| beeswax | 1. cover with beeswax 2. a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs More Definitions → |
| affix | 1. stick or fasten to 2. add to the very end More Definitions → |
| parallax | 1. the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object More Definitions → |
| beaux | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
| larynx | 1. a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech More Definitions → |
| thorax | 1. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen 2. the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates More Definitions → |
| tinderbox | 1. a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence 2. a box for holding tinder More Definitions → |
| ibex | 1. wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns More Definitions → |
| cybersex | 1. sexual arousal involving communication on the internet More Definitions → |
| minx | 1. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
| bureaux | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes More Definitions → |
| triplex | 1. having three units or components or elements More Definitions → |
| kylix | 1. a shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece More Definitions → |
| phalanx | 1. any of the bones of the fingers or toes 2. any closely ranked crowd of people More Definitions → |
| efflux | 1. the process of flowing out More Definitions → |
| silex | 1. a pure form of finely ground silica More Definitions → |
| vex | 1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations 2. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress More Definitions → |
| oryx | 1. large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns More Definitions → |
| chateaux | 1. an impressive country house (or castle) in France More Definitions → |
| chickenpox | 1. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body More Definitions → |
| lox | 1. brine-cured salmon that is lightly smoked More Definitions → |
| calyx | 1. (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green More Definitions → |
| tableaux | 1. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) 2. any dramatic scene More Definitions → |
| phlox | 1. any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers More Definitions → |
| homeobox | 1. one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development More Definitions → |
| circumflex | 1. a diacritical mark (^) placed above a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality More Definitions → |
| pharynx | 1. the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone More Definitions → |
| borax | 1. an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent More Definitions → |
| galax | 1. tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall More Definitions → |
| bijoux | 1. a small and delicately worked piece More Definitions → |
| icebox | 1. white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures More Definitions → |
| infix | 1. put or introduce into something 2. attach a morpheme into a stem word More Definitions → |
| intersex | 1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made More Definitions → |
| lockbox | 1. a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables More Definitions → |
| skybox | 1. an elevated box for viewing events at a sports stadium More Definitions → |
| intermix | 1. combine into one 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 → |
| premix | 1. a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients More Definitions → |
| perplex | 1. be a mystery or bewildering to 2. make more complicated More Definitions → |
| hotbox | 1. a journal bearing (as of a railroad car) that has overheated More Definitions → |
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