Nouns Starting With D
Here's the list of all the 9843 Nouns Starting With D in the English Language.
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| do | 1. the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization 2. an uproarious party More Definitions → |
| date | 1. the specified day of the month 2. a participant in a date More Definitions → |
| day | 1. time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis 2. a point or period in time More Definitions → |
| data | 1. an item of factual information derived from measurement or research 2. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn More Definitions → |
| days | 1. the time during which someone's life continues More Definitions → |
| development | 1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining 2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) More Definitions → |
| details | 1. true confidential information More Definitions → |
| design | 1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) 2. an arrangement scheme More Definitions → |
| down | 1. soft fine feathers 2. (American football) a complete play to advance the football More Definitions → |
| directory | 1. an alphabetical list of names and addresses 2. (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk) More Definitions → |
| digital | More Definitions → |
| department | 1. a specialized division of a large organization 2. the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France) More Definitions → |
| description | 1. a statement that represents something in words 2. the act of describing something More Definitions → |
| delivery | 1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) 2. the event of giving birth More Definitions → |
| discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic More Definitions → |
| drive | 1. the act of applying force to propel something 2. a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine More Definitions → |
| display | 1. something intended to communicate a particular impression 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
| director | 1. someone who controls resources and expenditures 2. member of a board of directors More Definitions → |
| daily | 1. a newspaper that is published every day More Definitions → |
| due | 1. that which is deserved or owed 2. a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership) More Definitions → |
| database | 1. an organized body of related information More Definitions → |
| district | 1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes More Definitions → |
| document | 1. writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) 2. anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks More Definitions → |
| domain | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. territory over which rule or control is exercised More Definitions → |
| death | 1. the event of dying or departure from life 2. the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism More Definitions → |
| discount | 1. the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise 2. interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan More Definitions → |
| drug | 1. a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic More Definitions → |
| double | 1. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base 2. a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts More Definitions → |
| dog | 1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds 2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman More Definitions → |
| decision | 1. the act of making up your mind about something 2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration More Definitions → |
| division | 1. an army unit large enough to sustain combat 2. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole More Definitions → |
| degree | 1. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality 2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process More Definitions → |
| distribution | 1. (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
| deal | 1. a particular instance of buying or selling 2. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each More Definitions → |
| disease | 1. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning More Definitions → |
| distance | 1. the property created by the space between two objects or points 2. a distant region More Definitions → |
| door | 1. a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle 2. the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close More Definitions → |
| dating | 1. use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens More Definitions → |
| default | 1. loss due to not showing up 2. act of failing to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
| deep | 1. the central and most intense or profound part 2. a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor More Definitions → |
| disclaimer | 1. (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something 2. denial of any connection with or knowledge of More Definitions → |
| debt | 1. the state of owing something (especially money) 2. money or goods or services owed by one person to another More Definitions → |
| dance | 1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication 2. a party of people assembled for dancing More Definitions → |
| device | 1. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 2. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect More Definitions → |
| dark | 1. absence of light or illumination 2. absence of moral or spiritual values More Definitions → |
| desktop | 1. the top of a desk 2. (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear More Definitions → |
| driver | 1. the operator of a motor vehicle 2. someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle More Definitions → |
| dead | 1. people who are no longer living 2. a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense More Definitions → |
| devices | 1. an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' More Definitions → |
| die | 1. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers 2. a device used for shaping metal More Definitions → |
| definition | 1. a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol 2. clarity of outline More Definitions → |
| detail | 1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole 2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole More Definitions → |
| demand | 1. an urgent or peremptory request 2. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services More Definitions → |
| diet | 1. a prescribed selection of foods 2. a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) More Definitions → |
| difference | 1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm 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 → |
| developing | 1. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible More Definitions → |
| determine | More Definitions → |
| dictionary | 1. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them More Definitions → |
| driving | 1. hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver 2. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal More Definitions → |
| doctor | 1. a licensed medical practitioner 2. children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office More Definitions → |
| diamond | 1. a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem 2. very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem More Definitions → |
| defense | 1. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies 2. protection from harm More Definitions → |
| drop | 1. a shape that is spherical and small 2. a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid) More Definitions → |
| developer | 1. someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use) 2. photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film More Definitions → |
| domestic | 1. a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household More Definitions → |
| damage | 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse 2. loss of military equipment More Definitions → |
| dollar | 1. the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents 2. a piece of paper money worth one dollar More Definitions → |
| draft | 1. a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another 2. a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) More Definitions → |
| disc | 1. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove 2. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
| direction | 1. a line leading to a place or point 2. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves More Definitions → |
| dream | 1. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep 2. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake More Definitions → |
| dining | 1. the act of eating dinner More Definitions → |
| disk | 1. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate 2. a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
| desk | 1. a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments More Definitions → |
| duty | 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force 2. work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons More Definitions → |
| depth | 1. the extent downward or backward or inward 2. degree of psychological or intellectual profundity More Definitions → |
| dry | 1. a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages More Definitions → |
| destination | 1. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
| designer | 1. a person who specializes in interior design 2. someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) More Definitions → |
| doc | 1. a licensed medical practitioner More Definitions → |
| dual | More Definitions → |
| drink | 1. a single serving of a beverage 2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess More Definitions → |
| dynamic | 1. an efficient incentive More Definitions → |
| dell | 1. a small wooded hollow More Definitions → |
| despite | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. contemptuous disregard More Definitions → |
| delta | 1. a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water 2. an object shaped like an equilateral triangle More Definitions → |
| daughter | 1. a female human offspring More Definitions → |
| dress | 1. a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice 2. clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion More Definitions → |
| dealer | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold 2. a firm engaged in trading More Definitions → |
| dot | 1. a very small circular shape 2. the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code More Definitions → |
| don | 1. teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford) 2. the head of an organized crime family More Definitions → |
| dinner | 1. the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday 2. a party of people assembled to have dinner together More Definitions → |
| dean | 1. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college 2. a man who is the senior member of a group More Definitions → |
| dental | 1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge More Definitions → |
| debate | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) More Definitions → |
| disabled | 1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped More Definitions → |
| discovery | 1. the act of discovering something 2. something that is discovered More Definitions → |
| draw | 1. a gully that is shallower than a ravine 2. an entertainer who attracts large audiences More Definitions → |
| delay | 1. time during which some action is awaited 2. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time More Definitions → |
| disability | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
| dish | 1. a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food 2. a particular item of prepared food More Definitions → |
| demo | 1. a visual presentation showing how something works More Definitions → |
| drama | 1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 2. an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional More Definitions → |
| downtown | 1. the central area or commercial center of a town or city More Definitions → |
| dear | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment 2. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) More Definitions → |
| doubt | 1. the state of being unsure of something 2. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something More Definitions → |
| democracy | 1. the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives 2. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them More Definitions → |
| drawing | 1. an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper 2. a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines More Definitions → |
| diabetes | 1. a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst More Definitions → |
| dependent | 1. a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) More Definitions → |
| diversity | 1. noticeable heterogeneity 2. the condition or result of being changeable More Definitions → |
| deposit | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating 2. matter that has been deposited by some natural process More Definitions → |
| density | 1. the amount per unit size 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
| drinking | 1. the act of consuming liquids 2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess More Definitions → |
| duration | 1. the period of time during which something continues 2. the property of enduring or continuing in time More Definitions → |
| desire | 1. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state 2. an inclination to want things More Definitions → |
| detection | 1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
| dragon | 1. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings 2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman More Definitions → |
| dealing | 1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others 2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) 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 → |
| disaster | 1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
| dial | 1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours 2. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning More Definitions → |
| diagnosis | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| deck | 1. any of various platforms built into a vessel 2. street name for a packet of illegal drugs More Definitions → |
| dose | 1. a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time 2. the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time More Definitions → |
| desert | 1. (usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment 2. arid land with little or no vegetation More Definitions → |
| depression | 1. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity 2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment More Definitions → |
| dad | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
| disclosure | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
| digest | 1. a periodical that summarizes the news 2. something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) More Definitions → |
| dust | 1. fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air 2. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up More Definitions → |
| diary | 1. a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations 2. a personal journal (as a physical object) More Definitions → |
| demonstrate | More Definitions → |
| dodge | 1. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade 2. a quick evasive movement More Definitions → |
| dancing | 1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music More Definitions → |
| drum | 1. a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end 2. the sound of a drum More Definitions → |
| divorce | 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage More Definitions → |
| deputy | 1. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies 2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent More Definitions → |
| den | 1. the habitation of wild animals 2. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws More Definitions → |
| dynamics | 1. the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies More Definitions → |
| decrease | 1. a change downward 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
| damages | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury More Definitions → |
| defence | 1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires 2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring More Definitions → |
| discrimination | 1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice 2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished More Definitions → |
| danger | 1. the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury 2. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury More Definitions → |
| diesel | 1. an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil More Definitions → |
| dimension | 1. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) 2. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished More Definitions → |
| devil | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a word used in exclamations of confusion More Definitions → |
| deadline | 1. the point in time at which something must be completed More Definitions → |
| declaration | 1. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) 2. (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction More Definitions → |
| destruction | 1. the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists 2. an event that completely destroys something More Definitions → |
| disorder | 1. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning 2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places More Definitions → |
| difficulty | 1. an effort that is inconvenient 2. the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result More Definitions → |
| duke | 1. a British peer of the highest rank 2. a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank More Definitions → |
| dawn | 1. the first light of day 2. the earliest period More Definitions → |
| defendant | 1. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused More Definitions → |
| departure | 1. the act of departing 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
| decor | 1. decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior More Definitions → |
| diameter | 1. the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference 2. a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface) More Definitions → |
| doll | 1. a small replica of a person; used as a toy 2. informal terms for a (young) woman More Definitions → |
| diving | 1. an athletic competition that involves diving into water 2. a headlong plunge into water More Definitions → |
| discipline | 1. a branch of knowledge 2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice More Definitions → |
| dialogue | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
| disposal | 1. the power to use something or someone 2. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) More Definitions → |
| decline | 1. change toward something smaller or lower 2. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline More Definitions → |
| donation | 1. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause 2. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity More Definitions → |
| decade | 1. a period of 10 years 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system More Definitions → |
| dispute | 1. a disagreement or argument about something important 2. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
| discharge | 1. the sudden giving off of energy 2. the act of venting More Definitions → |
| damn | 1. something of little value More Definitions → |
| distributor | 1. someone who markets merchandise 2. a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion More Definitions → |
| diagnostic | More Definitions → |
| drunk | 1. a chronic drinker 2. someone who is intoxicated More Definitions → |
| documentary | 1. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
| deer | 1. distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers More Definitions → |
| danish | 1. light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese More Definitions → |
| deviant | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| dozen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one More Definitions → |
| deployment | 1. the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work More Definitions → |
| directive | 1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity More Definitions → |
| depot | 1. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods 2. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
| debug | More Definitions → |
| dale | 1. an open river valley (in a hilly area) More Definitions → |
| designing | 1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) More Definitions → |
| diagram | 1. a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts More Definitions → |
| divine | 1. a clergyman or other person in religious orders More Definitions → |
| dialog | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
| desperate | 1. a person who is frightened and in need of help 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 → |
| daddy | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
| dam | 1. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea 2. a metric unit of length equal to ten meters More Definitions → |
| das | 1. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes More Definitions → |
| drag | 1. the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid 2. something that slows or delays progress More Definitions → |
| dying | 1. the time when something ends More Definitions → |
| darkness | 1. absence of light or illumination 2. an unilluminated area More Definitions → |
| discretion | 1. freedom to act or judge on one's own 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
| dairy | 1. a farm where dairy products are produced More Definitions → |
| distribute | More Definitions → |
| differential | 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 2. a quality that differentiates between similar things More Definitions → |
| duck | 1. small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs 2. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman More Definitions → |
| dive | 1. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall 2. a headlong plunge into water More Definitions → |
| drill | 1. a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows) 2. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored More Definitions → |
| dirt | 1. the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock 2. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
| defining | 1. any process serving to define the shape of something More Definitions → |
| donna | 1. an Italian woman of rank More Definitions → |
| diploma | 1. a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study More Definitions → |
| doe | 1. mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck' More Definitions → |
| detector | 1. any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner 2. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave More Definitions → |
| dig | 1. the site of an archeological exploration 2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect More Definitions → |
| dominant | 1. (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale 2. an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different More Definitions → |
| debut | 1. the act of beginning something new 2. the presentation of a debutante in society More Definitions → |
| donor | 1. person who makes a gift of property 2. (medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host) More Definitions → |
| disco | 1. popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques 2. a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music More Definitions → |
| digit | 1. one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration 2. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure More Definitions → |
| dietary | 1. a regulated daily food allowance More Definitions → |
| dump | 1. a coarse term for defecation 2. a piece of land where waste materials are dumped More Definitions → |
| duo | 1. two items of the same kind 2. two performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
| defeat | 1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest 2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals More Definitions → |
| distinction | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. high status importance owing to marked superiority More Definitions → |
| democrat | 1. an advocate of democratic principles More Definitions → |
| divide | 1. a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) 2. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems More Definitions → |
| deficit | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required 2. a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning More Definitions → |
| dare | 1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy More Definitions → |
| dude | 1. an informal form of address for a man 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
| drain | 1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it 2. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material More Definitions → |
| dash | 1. distinctive and stylish elegance 2. a quick run More Definitions → |
| derby | 1. a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim More Definitions → |
| doctrine | 1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school More Definitions → |
| denial | 1. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) 2. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true More Definitions → |
| designation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
| duplicate | 1. something additional of the same kind 2. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly More Definitions → |
| drainage | 1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it More Definitions → |
| doom | 1. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny More Definitions → |
| dice | 1. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers More Definitions → |
| dock | 1. an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial 2. any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine More Definitions → |
| dispatch | 1. an official report (usually sent in haste) 2. the act of sending off something More Definitions → |
| dozens | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
| dressing | 1. savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type 2. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables More Definitions → |
| dame | 1. informal terms for a (young) woman 2. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
| drilling | 1. the act of drilling 2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum More Definitions → |
| desirable | More Definitions → |
| decimal | 1. a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 2. a number in the decimal system More Definitions → |
| deviation | 1. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm 2. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function More Definitions → |
| dip | 1. a depression in an otherwise level surface 2. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon More Definitions → |
| dui | 1. two items of the same kind 2. two performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
| dependence | 1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else 2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) More Definitions → |
| deaf | 1. people who have severe hearing impairments More Definitions → |
| dosage | 1. the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time 2. a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time More Definitions → |
| disposition | 1. your usual mood 2. the act or means of getting rid of something More Definitions → |
| destiny | 1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future 2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events More Definitions → |
| delight | 1. a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
| dryer | 1. an appliance that removes moisture More Definitions → |
| demographic | 1. a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.) More Definitions → |
| drove | 1. a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together 2. a moving crowd More Definitions → |
| dome | 1. a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward 2. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
| defensive | 1. an attitude of defensiveness More Definitions → |
| delegation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
| descending | More Definitions → |
| detective | 1. a police officer who investigates crimes 2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public More Definitions → |
| dividend | 1. that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly 2. a number to be divided by another number More Definitions → |
| departmental | More Definitions → |
| daisy | 1. any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl More Definitions → |
| detention | 1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 2. a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home More Definitions → |
| din | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| distinctive | More Definitions → |
| decay | 1. the process of gradually becoming inferior 2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current More Definitions → |
| deciding | 1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision More Definitions → |
| distinguish | More Definitions → |
| drawer | 1. a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out 2. the person who writes a check or draft instructing the drawee to pay someone else More Definitions → |
| distortion | 1. a change for the worse 2. a shape resulting from distortion More Definitions → |
| defect | 1. an imperfection in a bodily system 2. a failing or deficiency More Definitions → |
| dropping | More Definitions → |
| denim | 1. (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear 2. a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric More Definitions → |
| derivative | 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 2. a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound More Definitions → |
| decoration | 1. something used to beautify 2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
| definitive | More Definitions → |
| dentist | 1. a person qualified to practice dentistry More Definitions → |
| debit | 1. an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing More Definitions → |
| domino | 1. a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume 2. a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes More Definitions → |
| defeated | 1. people who are defeated More Definitions → |
| dwelling | 1. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
| dashboard | 1. protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc. 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
| demon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a cruel wicked and inhuman person More Definitions → |
| dye | 1. a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair More Definitions → |
| dolphin | 1. large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii) 2. any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises More Definitions → |
| dew | 1. water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air More Definitions → |
| deficiency | 1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable 2. lack of an adequate quantity or number More Definitions → |
| dentistry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth More Definitions → |
| daemon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a person who is part mortal and part god More Definitions → |
| duplication | 1. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly 2. the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something More Definitions → |
| diabetic | 1. someone who has diabetes More Definitions → |
| dessert | 1. a dish served as the last course of a meal 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 → |
| drake | 1. adult male of a wild or domestic duck More Definitions → |
| dedication | 1. complete and wholehearted fidelity 2. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose More Definitions → |
| duff | 1. a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron More Definitions → |
| daylight | 1. the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside 2. light during the daytime More Definitions → |
| dependency | 1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else 2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) More Definitions → |
| dioxide | 1. an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
| degradation | 1. changing to a lower state (a less respected state) 2. a low or downcast state More Definitions → |
| diffusion | 1. (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration 2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another More Definitions → |
| discourse | 1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing 2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) More Definitions → |
| deed | 1. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it 2. something that people do or cause to happen More Definitions → |
| dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
| defective | More Definitions → |
| deletion | 1. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases 2. (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome More Definitions → |
| drafting | 1. writing a first version to be filled out and polished later 2. the craft of drawing blueprints More Definitions → |
| deduction | 1. a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket 2. an amount or percentage deducted More Definitions → |
| dancer | 1. a performer who dances professionally 2. a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball) More Definitions → |
| durability | 1. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force More Definitions → |
| dignity | 1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect 2. formality in bearing and appearance More Definitions → |
| dub | 1. the new sounds added by dubbing More Definitions → |
| diagnostics | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease More Definitions → |
| delicate | More Definitions → |
| diaper | 1. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement 2. a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures More Definitions → |
| duplex | 1. a house with two units sharing a common wall 2. an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase More Definitions → |
| delegate | 1. a person appointed or elected to represent others More Definitions → |
| drift | 1. a force that moves something along 2. the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) More Definitions → |
| depreciation | 1. a decrease in price or value 2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use More Definitions → |
| debris | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up More Definitions → |
| drought | 1. a shortage of rainfall 2. a prolonged shortage More Definitions → |
| disposable | 1. an item that can be disposed of after it has been used More Definitions → |
| doubles | 1. badminton played with two players on each side 2. tennis played with two players on each side More Definitions → |
| diplomatic | More Definitions → |
| docket | 1. (law) the calendar of a court; the list of cases to be tried or a summary of the court's activities 2. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to More Definitions → |
| deli | 1. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products More Definitions → |
| darling | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
| deceased | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
| deeds | 1. performance of moral or religious acts More Definitions → |
| differentiation | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function More Definitions → |
| dysfunction | 1. (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group More Definitions → |
| diazepam | 1. a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning More Definitions → |
| disappear | More Definitions → |
| decreasing | More Definitions → |
| dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
| deco | 1. a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s; marked by stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production More Definitions → |
| discography | 1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings More Definitions → |
| detailing | 1. an individualized description of a particular instance More Definitions → |
| distress | 1. psychological suffering 2. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) 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 → |
| deductible | 1. (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax) 2. a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount More Definitions → |
| deposition | 1. the natural process of laying down a deposit of something 2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office More Definitions → |
| dinar | 1. 100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran 2. the basic unit of money in Yugoslavia More Definitions → |
| dynasty | 1. a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family More Definitions → |
| defender | 1. a person who cares for persons or property 2. a fighter who holds out against attack More Definitions → |
| decree | 1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) More Definitions → |
| daytime | 1. the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside More Definitions → |
| descent | 1. a movement downward 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
| designate | More Definitions → |
| dove | 1. any of numerous small pigeons 2. someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations More Definitions → |
| dummy | 1. a person who does not talk 2. an ignorant or foolish person More Definitions → |
| destructive | More Definitions → |
| dinosaur | 1. any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era More Definitions → |
| directorate | 1. a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution More Definitions → |
| dreaming | 1. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake 2. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep More Definitions → |
| dong | 1. the basic unit of money in Vietnam More Definitions → |
| dilemma | 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
| dominion | 1. dominance or power through legal authority 2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes More Definitions → |
| dwarf | 1. a person who is markedly small 2. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure More Definitions → |
| davenport | 1. a small decorative writing desk 2. a large sofa usually convertible into a bed More Definitions → |
| decker | 1. (often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels More Definitions → |
| dent | 1. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) 2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface More Definitions → |
| dough | 1. a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll 2. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
| doubled | More Definitions → |
| detecting | 1. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator More Definitions → |
| digestive | 1. any substance that promotes digestion More Definitions → |
| duct | 1. a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance 2. a continuous tube formed by a row of elongated cells lacking intervening end walls More Definitions → |
| dixie | 1. a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cooking; used in military camps More Definitions → |
| dismissal | 1. a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial 2. official notice that you have been fired from your job More Definitions → |
| divers | More Definitions → |
| diagonal | 1. (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent 2. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric More Definitions → |
| debtor | 1. a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt More Definitions → |
| depths | 1. (plural) the deepest and most remote part More Definitions → |
| demolition | 1. an event that completely destroys something 2. the act of demolishing More Definitions → |
| donkey | 1. the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 2. domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn More Definitions → |
| disturbance | 1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption 2. an unhappy and worried mental state More Definitions → |
| decoder | 1. the kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text 2. a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language More Definitions → |
| dispersion | 1. spreading widely or driving off 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
| drummer | 1. someone who plays a drum More Definitions → |
| diva | 1. a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star More Definitions → |
| dungeon | 1. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress 2. a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined More Definitions → |
| digging | 1. the act of digging More Definitions → |
| decomposition | 1. the analysis of a vector field 2. in a decomposed state More Definitions → |
| disruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
| damned | 1. people who are condemned to eternal punishment More Definitions → |
| deb | 1. a young woman making her debut into society More Definitions → |
| disadvantage | 1. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
| descendants | 1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor More Definitions → |
| deception | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. the act of deceiving More Definitions → |
| diver | 1. someone who works underwater 2. someone who dives (into water) More Definitions → |
| disappointment | 1. a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized 2. an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone More Definitions → |
| dexter | More Definitions → |
| diversion | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
| deliberate | More Definitions → |
| dementia | 1. mental deterioration of organic or functional origin More Definitions → |
| docking | 1. the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes More Definitions → |
| disconnect | 1. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
| departing | More Definitions → |
| draper | 1. a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods) More Definitions → |
| dinnerware | 1. the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal More Definitions → |
| dominance | 1. superior development of one side of the body 2. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
| despair | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well More Definitions → |
| dumping | 1. selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market More Definitions → |
| ditch | 1. a long narrow excavation in the earth 2. any small natural waterway More Definitions → |
| dragonfly | 1. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. More Definitions → |
| diplomacy | 1. negotiation between nations 2. subtly skillful handling of a situation More Definitions → |
| dart | 1. a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot 2. a tapered tuck made in dressmaking More Definitions → |
| devotion | 1. feelings of ardent love 2. commitment to some purpose More Definitions → |
| dealership | 1. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area More Definitions → |
| decal | 1. either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface More Definitions → |
| diocese | 1. the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop More Definitions → |
| dispose | More Definitions → |
| detox | 1. the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified More Definitions → |
| drosophila | 1. small fruit fly used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in studying basic mechanisms of inheritance More Definitions → |
| darts | 1. a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard More Definitions → |
| dolce | More Definitions → |
| dolly | 1. conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted 2. conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects More Definitions → |
| diner | 1. a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) 2. a passenger car where food is served in transit More Definitions → |
| dal | 1. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters More Definitions → |
| datum | 1. an item of factual information derived from measurement or research More Definitions → |
| dermatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases More Definitions → |
| driveway | 1. a road leading up to a private house More Definitions → |
| descriptor | 1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something 2. a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system More Definitions → |
| diarrhea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
| downhill | 1. the downward slope of a hill 2. a ski race down a trail More Definitions → |
| dispenser | 1. a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts 2. a person who dispenses More Definitions → |
| duel | 1. a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor 2. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) More Definitions → |
| deficient | More Definitions → |
| dissent | 1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority 2. a difference of opinion More Definitions → |
| drawers | 1. underpants worn by men 2. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women More Definitions → |
| dirk | 1. a relatively long dagger with a straight blade More Definitions → |
| discomfort | 1. the state of being tense and feeling pain 2. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress More Definitions → |
| dorm | 1. a college or university building containing living quarters for students More Definitions → |
| dislike | 1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group 2. a feeling of aversion or antipathy More Definitions → |
| dynamite | 1. an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp More Definitions → |
| dwell | More Definitions → |
| diligence | 1. conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation 2. persevering determination to perform a task More Definitions → |
| dissolution | 1. separation into component parts 2. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
| doctorate | 1. one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university More Definitions → |
| dab | 1. a light touch or stroke 2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid More Definitions → |
| discard | 1. anything that is cast aside or discarded 2. (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit More Definitions → |
| differentiate | More Definitions → |
| dickens | 1. a word used in exclamations of confusion More Definitions → |
| dune | 1. a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans More Definitions → |
| dug | 1. an udder or breast or teat More Definitions → |
| dialysis | 1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes More Definitions → |
| dime | 1. a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar 2. street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars More Definitions → |
| dusk | 1. the time of day immediately following sunset More Definitions → |
| diode | 1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier 2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction More Definitions → |
| dealings | 1. social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') 2. mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups More Definitions → |
| damp | 1. a slight wetness More Definitions → |
| debugger | 1. a program that helps in locating and correcting programming errors More Definitions → |
| deterioration | 1. a symptom of reduced quality or strength 2. process of changing to an inferior state More Definitions → |
| downtime | 1. a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) More Definitions → |
| drip | 1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid 2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop More Definitions → |
| disregard | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. willful lack of care and attention More Definitions → |
| departed | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
| decoding | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text More Definitions → |
| daring | 1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy 2. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger 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 → |
| digestion | 1. the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat 2. the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body More Definitions → |
| dragging | More Definitions → |
| deprivation | 1. a state of extreme poverty 2. the disadvantage that results from losing something More Definitions → |
| downstairs | More Definitions → |
| doomed | 1. people who are destined to die soon More Definitions → |
| dram | 1. a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains 2. 1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams More Definitions → |
| dun | 1. horse of a dull brownish grey color 2. a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color More Definitions → |
| depletion | 1. the act of decreasing something markedly 2. the state of being depleted More Definitions → |
| discriminate | More Definitions → |
| dresser | 1. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes 2. a person who dresses in a particular way More Definitions → |
| dread | 1. fearful expectation or anticipation More Definitions → |
| dag | 1. 10 grams 2. a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing More Definitions → |
| dyer | 1. someone whose job is to dye cloth More Definitions → |
| daycare | 1. childcare during the day while parents work More Definitions → |
| dit | 1. the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code 2. a logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10. More Definitions → |
| dyke | 1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine 2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea More Definitions → |
| deformation | 1. a change for the worse 2. alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it More Definitions → |
| darn | 1. something of little value 2. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) More Definitions → |
| ding | 1. a ringing sound 2. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) More Definitions → |
| doubtful | More Definitions → |
| depository | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
| dripping | 1. a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) 2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop More Definitions → |
| disseminate | More Definitions → |
| discourage | More Definitions → |
| demise | 1. the time when something ends More Definitions → |
| derrick | 1. a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered 2. a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom More Definitions → |
| doorway | 1. the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close More Definitions → |
| derivation | 1. the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues) 2. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
| duvet | 1. a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider More Definitions → |
| dilution | 1. a diluted solution 2. weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner More Definitions → |
| detrimental | More Definitions → |
| doubling | 1. increase by a factor of two 2. raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2 More Definitions → |
| defiance | 1. intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude 2. a hostile challenge More Definitions → |
| diversification | 1. the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered) 2. the condition of being varied More Definitions → |
| diffraction | 1. when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands More Definitions → |
| dazzling | More Definitions → |
| dictate | 1. an authoritative rule 2. a guiding principle More Definitions → |
| dope | 1. street names for marijuana 2. an ignorant or foolish person More Definitions → |
| doubletree | 1. a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast More Definitions → |
| delinquent | 1. a young offender More Definitions → |
| disguise | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity More Definitions → |
| divinity | 1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force 2. the quality of being divine More Definitions → |
| dobson | 1. large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait 2. large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait More Definitions → |
| depicting | 1. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
| dagger | 1. a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing 2. a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used More Definitions → |
| dielectric | 1. a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity More Definitions → |
| dizziness | 1. a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall More Definitions → |
| disappearance | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 2. the event of passing out of sight More Definitions → |
| dieting | 1. the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) More Definitions → |
| discrepancy | 1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions 2. an event that departs from expectations More Definitions → |
| dreamer | 1. someone who is dreaming 2. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations More Definitions → |
| ditto | 1. a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated More Definitions → |
| destroyer | 1. a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship 2. a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to More Definitions → |
| dictator | 1. a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine 2. a ruler who is unconstrained by law More Definitions → |
| deodorant | 1. a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors More Definitions → |
| disarmament | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms More Definitions → |
| diplomat | 1. an official engaged in international negotiations 2. a person who deals tactfully with others More Definitions → |
| dyslexia | 1. impaired ability to learn to read More Definitions → |
| dopamine | 1. a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension 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 → |
| duet | 1. two items of the same kind 2. two performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
| devise | 1. a will disposing of real property 2. (law) a gift of real property by will More Definitions → |
| darkroom | 1. a room in which photographs are developed More Definitions → |
| daphne | 1. any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
| dissolve | 1. (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out More Definitions → |
| dol | 1. a unit of pain intensity More Definitions → |
| detachment | 1. avoiding emotional involvement 2. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection More Definitions → |
| dahl | 1. tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics 2. small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant More Definitions → |
| downside | 1. a negative aspect of something that is generally positive More Definitions → |
| discontinue | More Definitions → |
| disparate | More Definitions → |
| disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation More Definitions → |
| deity | 1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force More Definitions → |
| drastic | 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 → |
| dialect | 1. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people More Definitions → |
| doh | 1. the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization More Definitions → |
| dreadful | More Definitions → |
| drifting | 1. aimless wandering from place to place More Definitions → |
| divergence | 1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
| deregulation | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
| distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention More Definitions → |
| despatch | 1. an official report (usually sent in haste) 2. the property of being prompt and efficient More Definitions → |
| dole | 1. a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given 2. money received from the state More Definitions → |
| deacon | 1. a Protestant layman who assists the minister 2. a cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders More Definitions → |
| diaphragm | 1. a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens 2. (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration More Definitions → |
| detergent | 1. a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering 2. a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension More Definitions → |
| devotional | 1. a short religious service More Definitions → |
| duality | 1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses 2. (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory More Definitions → |
| dumps | 1. an informal expression for a mildly depressed state More Definitions → |
| dorsal | More Definitions → |
| dunk | 1. a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket More Definitions → |
| diagnosing | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| deserving | More Definitions → |
| diagnoses | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| desperation | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. desperate recklessness More Definitions → |
| disciple | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another More Definitions → |
| dependant | 1. a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) More Definitions → |
| digs | 1. an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology 2. temporary living quarters More Definitions → |
| digger | 1. a laborer who digs 2. a machine for excavating More Definitions → |
| devastation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed More Definitions → |
| denominator | 1. the divisor of a fraction 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 → |
| delinquency | 1. nonpayment of a debt when due 2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring More Definitions → |
| dipping | More Definitions → |
| drywall | 1. a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses More Definitions → |
| dandy | 1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance 2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost More Definitions → |
| drudge | 1. one who works hard at boring tasks 2. a laborer who is obliged to do menial work More Definitions → |
| diskette | 1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer More Definitions → |
| diaspora | 1. the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel 2. the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture) More Definitions → |
| disparity | 1. inequality or difference in some respect More Definitions → |
| depiction | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
| doggy | 1. informal terms for dogs More Definitions → |
| diminishing | More Definitions → |
| doorstep | 1. the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway More Definitions → |
| dangling | 1. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) More Definitions → |
| dieter | 1. a person who diets More Definitions → |
| drawback | 1. the quality of being a hindrance More Definitions → |
| dipole | 1. a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance 2. an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center More Definitions → |
| dermatitis | 1. inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters More Definitions → |
| dossier | 1. a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record) More Definitions → |
| dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure More Definitions → |
| dateline | 1. an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian 2. a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch More Definitions → |
| dropout | 1. someone who quits school before graduation 2. someone who withdraws from a social group or environment More Definitions → |
| dogma | 1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof 2. a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative More Definitions → |
| dormant | More Definitions → |
| dongle | 1. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software More Definitions → |
| disbursement | 1. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) 2. the act of spending or disbursing money More Definitions → |
| depressive | 1. someone suffering psychological depression More Definitions → |
| dazzle | 1. brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily More Definitions → |
| dangle | More Definitions → |
| dill | 1. aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning 2. aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning More Definitions → |
| disgrace | 1. a state of dishonor More Definitions → |
| divider | 1. a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics 2. a person who separates something into parts or groups More Definitions → |
| dung | 1. fecal matter of animals More Definitions → |
| deuce | 1. a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number More Definitions → |
| deportation | 1. the act of expelling a person from their native land 2. the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien More Definitions → |
| doggie | 1. informal terms for dogs More Definitions → |
| determinant | 1. a determining or causal element or factor 2. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself More Definitions → |
| drumming | 1. the act of playing drums More Definitions → |
| dispatcher | 1. the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition 2. employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service More Definitions → |
| discus | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
| dissection | 1. cutting so as to separate into pieces 2. a minute and critical analysis More Definitions → |
| detoxification | 1. a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances 2. treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) More Definitions → |
| dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
| defamation | 1. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
| downright | More Definitions → |
| duchess | 1. the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right More Definitions → |
| downfall | 1. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation 2. the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) More Definitions → |
| dressage | 1. maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider More Definitions → |
| discontinuity | 1. lack of connection or continuity More Definitions → |
| downturn | 1. a worsening of business or economic activity More Definitions → |
| deliverable | 1. something that can be provided as the product of development More Definitions → |
| dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
| dehydration | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. depletion of bodily fluids More Definitions → |
| descendant | 1. a person considered as descended from some ancestor More Definitions → |
| disgust | 1. strong feelings of dislike More Definitions → |
| deterrent | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress More Definitions → |
| dismal | More Definitions → |
| dollhouse | 1. a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything 2. a small model of a house used as a toy by children More Definitions → |
| dinghy | 1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled More Definitions → |
| deadlock | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible More Definitions → |
| deriving | 1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
| decorator | 1. a person who specializes in interior decoration 2. someone who decorates More Definitions → |
| dirham | 1. 100 dirhams equal 1 riyal in Qatar 2. the basic unit of money in the United Arab Emirates; equal to 100 fils More Definitions → |
| dearest | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
| disbelief | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. a rejection of belief More Definitions → |
| donut | 1. a small ring-shaped friedcake More Definitions → |
| daredevil | 1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person More Definitions → |
| degenerate | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| duffel | 1. a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings 2. a coarse heavy woolen fabric More Definitions → |
| doodle | 1. an aimless drawing More Definitions → |
| dynamo | 1. generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature More Definitions → |
| delft | 1. a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration More Definitions → |
| demography | 1. the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations More Definitions → |
| decentralization | 1. the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts 2. the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments More Definitions → |
| dystrophy | 1. any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles 2. any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition More Definitions → |
| deafness | 1. partial or complete loss of hearing More Definitions → |
| deflection | 1. a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
| deceit | 1. the quality of being fraudulent 2. a misleading falsehood More Definitions → |
| diocesan | 1. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese More Definitions → |
| disqualification | 1. unfitness that bars you from participation 2. the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified More Definitions → |
| dura | 1. the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges More Definitions → |
| dada | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk 2. a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty More Definitions → |
| deepening | 1. a process of becoming deeper and more profound 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 → |
| dishonesty | 1. the quality of being dishonest 2. lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing More Definitions → |
| drugstore | 1. a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold More Definitions → |
| deliberation | 1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question 2. careful consideration More Definitions → |
| duplicator | 1. apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material More Definitions → |
| dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
| deliverance | 1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
| detriment | 1. a damage or loss More Definitions → |
| decadent | 1. a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) More Definitions → |
| decency | 1. the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality 2. the quality of being polite and respectable More Definitions → |
| distrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
| disappoint | More Definitions → |
| disambiguation | 1. clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity More Definitions → |
| disobedience | 1. the failure to obey 2. the trait of being unwilling to obey More Definitions → |
| divination | 1. successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck 2. a prediction uttered under divine inspiration More Definitions → |
| damper | 1. a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace 2. a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations More Definitions → |
| dormitory | 1. a college or university building containing living quarters for students 2. a large sleeping room containing several beds More Definitions → |
| dugout | 1. either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game 2. a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log More Definitions → |
| deforestation | 1. the state of being clear of trees 2. the removal of trees More Definitions → |
| dickey | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
| detour | 1. a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked) More Definitions → |
| defunct | More Definitions → |
| dioxin | 1. any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides More Definitions → |
| dodger | 1. a shifty deceptive person 2. small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly southern) More Definitions → |
| drowsiness | 1. a very sleepy state More Definitions → |
| drone | 1. stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen 2. an unchanging intonation More Definitions → |
| distillation | 1. the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors 2. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
| decontamination | 1. the removal of contaminants More Definitions → |
| daze | 1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally 2. confusion characterized by lack of clarity More Definitions → |
| dachshund | 1. small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows More Definitions → |
| disinfection | 1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms More Definitions → |
| disapprove | More Definitions → |
| diamante | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing 2. fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones More Definitions → |
| drawstring | 1. a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening More Definitions → |
| diversify | More Definitions → |
| dolor | 1. (poetry) painful grief More Definitions → |
| dauphin | 1. formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne More Definitions → |
| dexterity | 1. adroitness in using the hands More Definitions → |
| dieses | 1. a character used in printing to indicate a third cross reference or footnote after the asterisk and the dagger have been used More Definitions → |
| discontent | 1. a longing for something better than the present situation More Definitions → |
| dictation | 1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something 2. speech intended for reproduction in writing More Definitions → |
| drinker | 1. a person who drinks liquids 2. a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess) More Definitions → |
| dork | 1. a dull stupid fatuous person More Definitions → |
| disapproval | 1. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing 2. the expression of disapproval More Definitions → |
| decompression | 1. restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display 2. relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure) More Definitions → |
| drier | 1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) 2. an appliance that removes moisture More Definitions → |
| delusion | 1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
| domicile | 1. (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time 2. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
| drapery | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds More Definitions → |
| decedent | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
| dismay | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. fear resulting from the awareness of danger More Definitions → |
| dogwood | 1. a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers 2. hard tough wood of any dogwood of the genus Cornus; resembles boxwood More Definitions → |
| dreamland | 1. a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination More Definitions → |
| daw | 1. common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery More Definitions → |
| dysplasia | 1. abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth More Definitions → |
| dislocation | 1. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity 2. the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue More Definitions → |
| drizzle | 1. very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower More Definitions → |
| deferral | 1. a state of abeyance or suspended business 2. act of putting off to a future time More Definitions → |
| discipleship | 1. the position of disciple More Definitions → |
| dissident | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy More Definitions → |
| deterrence | 1. a negative motivational influence 2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something More Definitions → |
| deviate | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| dengue | 1. an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints More Definitions → |
| dyeing | 1. the use of dye to change the color of something permanently More Definitions → |
| dismantle | More Definitions → |
| daybreak | 1. the first light of day More Definitions → |
| diarrhoea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
| deadwood | 1. a branch or a part of a tree that is dead 2. someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded More Definitions → |
| dominoes | 1. any of several games played with small rectangular blocks 2. a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume More Definitions → |
| dah | 1. the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code More Definitions → |
| deference | 1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard 2. courteous regard for people's feelings More Definitions → |
| dimmer | 1. a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination More Definitions → |
| dredge | 1. a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed More Definitions → |
| devolution | 1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality 2. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) More Definitions → |
| disrespect | 1. an expression of lack of respect 2. a disrespectful mental attitude More Definitions → |
| declarative | 1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact More Definitions → |
| draught | 1. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg 2. a large and hurried swallow More Definitions → |
| downsizing | 1. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable More Definitions → |
| delirium | 1. state of violent mental agitation 2. a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations More Definitions → |
| detainee | 1. some held in custody More Definitions → |
| discredit | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
| delineation | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects More Definitions → |
| debacle | 1. a sudden and violent collapse 2. flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer More Definitions → |
| dreary | More Definitions → |
| duffle | 1. a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings 2. a coarse heavy woolen fabric More Definitions → |
| dryness | 1. the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) 2. moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs More Definitions → |
| deteriorate | More Definitions → |
| democratization | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
| disdain | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient More Definitions → |
| dahlia | 1. any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia More Definitions → |
| decanter | 1. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water More Definitions → |
| drool | 1. pretentious or silly talk or writing 2. saliva spilling from the mouth More Definitions → |
| diffuser | 1. baffle that distributes sound waves evenly 2. optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly More Definitions → |
| dandelion | 1. any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls More Definitions → |
| driftwood | 1. wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore More Definitions → |
| disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system More Definitions → |
| decryption | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text More Definitions → |
| downer | 1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
| declination | 1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline 2. a downward slope or bend More Definitions → |
| dwarves | 1. a person who is markedly small 2. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure More Definitions → |
| douche | 1. a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas 2. irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents More Definitions → |
| downgrade | 1. the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends More Definitions → |
| denier | 1. a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon 2. any of various former European coins of different denominations More Definitions → |
| dichotomy | 1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses More Definitions → |
| duster | 1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand 2. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles More Definitions → |
| desirability | 1. the quality of being worthy of desiring 2. attractiveness to the opposite sex More Definitions → |
| decoy | 1. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) 2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed More Definitions → |
| dissimilar | More Definitions → |
| demeanor | 1. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
| discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
| desolation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
| disorderly | More Definitions → |
| dike | 1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine 2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea More Definitions → |
| dulcimer | 1. a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings 2. a trapezoidal zither whose metal strings are struck with light hammers More Definitions → |
| desertification | 1. the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land More Definitions → |
| drape | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. the manner in which fabric hangs or falls More Definitions → |
| distributive | More Definitions → |
| doomsday | 1. (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives 2. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny More Definitions → |
| daydream | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake More Definitions → |
| dietitian | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
| devising | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
| dependability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
| disinfectant | 1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
| drifter | 1. a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support More Definitions → |
| decadence | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
| ducky | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
| disinformation | 1. misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) More Definitions → |
| disconnection | 1. state of being disconnected 2. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
| diurnal | More Definitions → |
| doorbell | 1. a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed More Definitions → |
| dissolving | 1. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
| droplet | 1. a tiny drop More Definitions → |
| divan | 1. a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) 2. a Muslim council of state More Definitions → |
| decaf | 1. coffee with the caffeine removed 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 → |
| dimer | 1. a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers More Definitions → |
| delicatessen | 1. ready-to-eat food products 2. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products More Definitions → |
| deactivate | More Definitions → |
| disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
| discord | 1. lack of agreement or harmony 2. disagreement among those expected to cooperate More Definitions → |
| distillery | 1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation 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 → |
| digitization | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
| distressing | More Definitions → |
| dainty | 1. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
| deluge | 1. an overwhelming number or amount 2. a heavy rain More Definitions → |
| deflation | 1. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind 2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices More Definitions → |
| diphtheria | 1. acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing More Definitions → |
| dodging | 1. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do 2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery More Definitions → |
| drivel | 1. a worthless message 2. saliva spilling from the mouth More Definitions → |
| drab | 1. a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown More Definitions → |
| delicacy | 1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance 2. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
| dumplings | 1. small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough More Definitions → |
| dinky | 1. a small locomotive More Definitions → |
| dermatologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin More Definitions → |
| destitute | More Definitions → |
| deconstruction | 1. a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning More Definitions → |
| dingo | 1. wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia More Definitions → |
| dwindling | 1. a becoming gradually less More Definitions → |
| dickie | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
| dialling | 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 → |
| dumbbell | 1. an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle 2. an ignorant or foolish person More Definitions → |
| delineate | More Definitions → |
| depositary | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
| diction | 1. the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
| damnation | 1. the act of damning 2. the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell More Definitions → |
| doxycycline | 1. an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections More Definitions → |
| discernment | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
| daffodil | 1. any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown More Definitions → |
| decimation | 1. destroying or killing a large part of the population More Definitions → |
| delectable | More Definitions → |
| derelict | 1. a person without a home, job, or property 2. a ship abandoned on the high seas More Definitions → |
| dunning | More Definitions → |
| determinism | 1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will More Definitions → |
| dissonance | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience More Definitions → |
| dandruff | 1. a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp 2. loose scales shed from the scalp More Definitions → |
| doubting | More Definitions → |
| desalination | 1. the removal of salt (especially from sea water) More Definitions → |
| dubbing | 1. a new soundtrack that is added to a film More Definitions → |
| daybed | 1. an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night 2. a long chair; for reclining More Definitions → |
| dragoon | 1. a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen More Definitions → |
| dilation | 1. a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
| dalmatian | 1. a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia More Definitions → |
| denture | 1. a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth More Definitions → |
| dirge | 1. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person More Definitions → |
| dupe | 1. a person who is tricked or swindled 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
| devaluation | 1. an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries 2. the reduction of something's value or worth More Definitions → |
| disqualify | More Definitions → |
| demarcation | 1. the boundary of a specific area 2. a conceptual separation or distinction More Definitions → |
| diamondback | 1. large deadly rattlesnake with diamond-shaped markings More Definitions → |
| dyslexic | 1. a person who has dyslexia More Definitions → |
| decompose | More Definitions → |
| discoverer | 1. someone who is the first to think of or make something 2. someone who is the first to observe something More Definitions → |
| divisor | 1. one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer 2. the number by which a dividend is divided More Definitions → |
| detonation | 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of detonating an explosive More Definitions → |
| dolomite | 1. a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate 2. a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer More Definitions → |
| dearth | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. an insufficient quantity or number More Definitions → |
| doings | 1. manner of acting or controlling yourself More Definitions → |
| dumper | 1. truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity More Definitions → |
| dropkick | 1. (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground More Definitions → |
| dogging | More Definitions → |
| duce | 1. leader More Definitions → |
| dweller | 1. a person who inhabits a particular place More Definitions → |
| debriefing | 1. report of a mission or task More Definitions → |
| distillate | 1. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
| dingle | 1. a small wooded hollow More Definitions → |
| deviance | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. deviate behavior More Definitions → |
| displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something More Definitions → |
| dak | 1. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye More Definitions → |
| dimming | More Definitions → |
| dialectic | 1. any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments 2. a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction More Definitions → |
| deformity | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen More Definitions → |
| dank | More Definitions → |
| dehumidifier | 1. an appliance to extract moisture from the air and make the environment more comfortable More Definitions → |
| diuretic | 1. any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water More Definitions → |
| dysphagia | 1. condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful More Definitions → |
| devotee | 1. an ardent follower and admirer More Definitions → |
| dosimetry | 1. measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive source More Definitions → |
| dynamism | 1. any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy 2. active strength of body or mind More Definitions → |
| dodo | 1. someone whose style is out of fashion 2. extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons More Definitions → |
| deferment | 1. act of putting off to a future time More Definitions → |
| dissipate | More Definitions → |
| desorption | 1. changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state More Definitions → |
| depositor | 1. a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution More Definitions → |
| dimensionality | 1. the spatial property of having dimensions More Definitions → |
| duchy | 1. the domain controlled by a duke or duchess More Definitions → |
| deceleration | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity More Definitions → |
| dropper | 1. pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time More Definitions → |
| dory | 1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled 2. pike-like freshwater perches More Definitions → |
| darkening | 1. changing to a darker color More Definitions → |
| doghouse | 1. outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog 2. an idiomatic term for being in disfavor More Definitions → |
| droppings | 1. fecal matter of animals More Definitions → |
| doxorubicin | 1. an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug More Definitions → |
| doughnut | 1. a toroidal shape 2. a small ring-shaped friedcake More Definitions → |
| deuterium | 1. an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen) More Definitions → |
| discontinuance | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
| dietetics | 1. the scientific study of food preparation and intake More Definitions → |
| disa | 1. any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions More Definitions → |
| disassemble | More Definitions → |
| diminutive | 1. a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness More Definitions → |
| dinero | 1. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
| decarboxylase | 1. any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group More Definitions → |
| dribble | 1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid 2. saliva spilling from the mouth More Definitions → |
| damask | 1. a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern 2. a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it 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 → |
| dipper | 1. a ladle that has a cup with a long handle 2. small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage More Definitions → |
| derail | More Definitions → |
| digoxin | 1. digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully More Definitions → |
| diorama | 1. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene More Definitions → |
| dita | 1. evergreen tree of eastern Asia and Philippines having large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally More Definitions → |
| decrement | 1. the amount by which something decreases 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
| desperado | 1. a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier) More Definitions → |
| desecration | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
| drafter | 1. a writer of a draft More Definitions → |
| dawning | 1. the first light of day More Definitions → |
| disarray | 1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior 2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) More Definitions → |
| divestiture | 1. an order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior 2. the sale by a company of a product line or a subsidiary or a division More Definitions → |
| duress | 1. compulsory force or threat More Definitions → |
| deflector | 1. a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc) More Definitions → |
| dinette | 1. a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining More Definitions → |
| dovetail | 1. a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises More Definitions → |
| diminution | 1. change toward something smaller or lower 2. the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original) More Definitions → |
| destruct | More Definitions → |
| dobra | 1. the basic unit of money on Sao Tome e Principe More Definitions → |
| dilatation | 1. the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
| distiller | 1. someone who distills alcoholic liquors More Definitions → |
| drunkenness | 1. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol 2. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms More Definitions → |
| diatom | 1. microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica More Definitions → |
| damsel | 1. a young unmarried woman More Definitions → |
| duomo | 1. the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese More Definitions → |
| decorum | 1. propriety in manners and conduct More Definitions → |
| detritus | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up 2. loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks More Definitions → |
| devilish | More Definitions → |
| digitizer | 1. device for converting analogue signals into digital signals More Definitions → |
| disservice | 1. an act intended to help that turns out badly More Definitions → |
| dowel | 1. a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together More Definitions → |
| depressant | 1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
| ditty | 1. a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) More Definitions → |
| doss | More Definitions → |
| deaconess | 1. a woman deacon More Definitions → |
| derma | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
| doublet | 1. a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance More Definitions → |
| deafening | More Definitions → |
| disarming | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms More Definitions → |
| diploid | 1. (genetics) an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell; i.e., two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number More Definitions → |
| depravity | 1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles 2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice More Definitions → |
| disagreeable | More Definitions → |
| dozer | 1. large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground More Definitions → |
| dreadnought | 1. battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber More Definitions → |
| defamer | 1. one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel More Definitions → |
| dowry | 1. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage More Definitions → |
| dalasi | 1. the basic unit of money in Gambia More Definitions → |
| debunking | 1. the exposure of falseness or pretensions More Definitions → |
| dud | 1. someone who is unsuccessful 2. an explosion that fails to occur More Definitions → |
| derogation | 1. a communication that belittles somebody or something 2. (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law More Definitions → |
| daylily | 1. any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day More Definitions → |
| delegating | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
| diehard | 1. one who adheres to traditional views More Definitions → |
| dado | 1. panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall 2. the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase More Definitions → |
| detonator | 1. a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive More Definitions → |
| discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
| doer | 1. a person who acts and gets things done More Definitions → |
| doorman | 1. someone who guards an entrance More Definitions → |
| dapper | More Definitions → |
| durables | 1. consumer goods that are not destroyed by use More Definitions → |
| dextrose | 1. an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits More Definitions → |
| decoupage | 1. art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer 2. the art of decorating a surface with shapes or pictures and then coating it with varnish or lacquer More Definitions → |
| duckling | 1. flesh of a young domestic duck 2. young duck More Definitions → |
| desegregation | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
| decathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of ten different events More Definitions → |
| debarment | 1. the state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices) 2. the act of prevention by legal means More Definitions → |
| dictum | 1. an authoritative declaration 2. an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding More Definitions → |
| dingy | More Definitions → |
| dink | 1. a soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net More Definitions → |
| dominos | 1. any of several games played with small rectangular blocks More Definitions → |
| decibel | 1. a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity More Definitions → |
| dormer | 1. a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window More Definitions → |
| dualism | 1. the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil More Definitions → |
| dampening | 1. the act of making something slightly wet More Definitions → |
| dystopia | 1. state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror 2. a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror More Definitions → |
| debauchery | 1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity More Definitions → |
| digester | 1. autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested More Definitions → |
| decompress | More Definitions → |
| dishonor | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity More Definitions → |
| diatribe | 1. thunderous verbal attack More Definitions → |
| dismemberment | 1. the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces More Definitions → |
| demagnetization | 1. the process of removing magnetization More Definitions → |
| deadbeat | 1. someone who fails to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
| downbeat | 1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) More Definitions → |
| disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
| despotism | 1. dominance through threat of punishment and violence 2. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) More Definitions → |
| dysentery | 1. an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea More Definitions → |
| debenture | 1. the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future 2. a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt More Definitions → |
| duodenum | 1. the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum More Definitions → |
| decongestant | 1. a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion More Definitions → |
| dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
| defection | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
| disorientation | 1. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) 2. confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction More Definitions → |
| dramatist | 1. someone who writes plays More Definitions → |
| determinate | More Definitions → |
| duds | 1. informal terms for clothing More Definitions → |
| distinctiveness | 1. a distinguishing trait 2. utter dissimilarity More Definitions → |
| doula | 1. an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes More Definitions → |
| dietician | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
| docent | 1. a teacher at some universities More Definitions → |
| deanery | 1. the official residence of a dean 2. the position or office of a dean More Definitions → |
| diltiazem | 1. a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure More Definitions → |
| dockside | 1. the region adjacent to a boat dock More Definitions → |
| dyne | 1. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram More Definitions → |
| denunciation | 1. a public act of denouncing More Definitions → |
| ducking | 1. hunting ducks 2. the act of wetting something by submerging it More Definitions → |
| disjunction | 1. state of being disconnected 2. the act of breaking a connection More Definitions → |
| dyspnea | 1. difficult or labored respiration More Definitions → |
| daybook | 1. a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred 2. an accounting journal as a physical object More Definitions → |
| demonstrative | 1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent More Definitions → |
| disinfect | More Definitions → |
| disequilibrium | 1. loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others 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 → |
| dyspepsia | 1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea More Definitions → |
| degeneracy | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities 2. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles More Definitions → |
| derision | 1. contemptuous laughter 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
| desertion | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the act of giving something up More Definitions → |
| demotion | 1. act of lowering in rank or position More Definitions → |
| depolarization | 1. a loss of polarity or polarization More Definitions → |
| decile | 1. (statistics) any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scores More Definitions → |
| dartboard | 1. a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts More Definitions → |
| democratisation | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
| dimple | 1. a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached 2. any slight depression in a surface More Definitions → |
| drench | More Definitions → |
| demobilization | 1. act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops More Definitions → |
| doormat | 1. a person who is physically weak and ineffectual 2. a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering More Definitions → |
| dribbling | 1. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks More Definitions → |
| disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
| dowsing | 1. searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod More Definitions → |
| desiccant | 1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) More Definitions → |
| daydreaming | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake More Definitions → |
| domestication | 1. adaptation to intimate association with human beings 2. the attribute of having been domesticated More Definitions → |
| dendrobium | 1. a plant of the genus Dendrobium having stems like cane and usually showy racemose flowers More Definitions → |
| drunkard | 1. a chronic drinker More Definitions → |
| durum | 1. wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America More Definitions → |
| disincentive | 1. a negative motivational influence More Definitions → |
| desensitization | 1. the process of reducing sensitivity More Definitions → |
| duplicity | 1. a fraudulent or duplicitous representation 2. acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another More Definitions → |
| destabilize | More Definitions → |
| disengage | More Definitions → |
| digitalis | 1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove 2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
| djinn | 1. (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals 2. (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals More Definitions → |
| dormancy | 1. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction 2. quiet and inactive restfulness More Definitions → |
| dermis | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
| dais | 1. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it More Definitions → |
| digestibility | 1. the property of being easy to digest More Definitions → |
| descendent | 1. a person considered as descended from some ancestor More Definitions → |
| dilettante | 1. an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge More Definitions → |
| distilling | More Definitions → |
| dithering | 1. the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color More Definitions → |
| dower | 1. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage 2. a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband More Definitions → |
| disintegrate | More Definitions → |
| deforest | More Definitions → |
| diphenhydramine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
| downpour | 1. a heavy rain More Definitions → |
| dicky | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
| disablement | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
| deviousness | 1. the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly 2. the quality of being deceitful and underhanded More Definitions → |
| dragnet | 1. a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals) 2. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths More Definitions → |
| domine | 1. a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson More Definitions → |
| diplomate | 1. medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group More Definitions → |
| dewberry | 1. any of several trailing blackberry brambles especially of North America 2. blackberry-like fruits of any of several trailing blackberry bushes More Definitions → |
| dregs | 1. sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid More Definitions → |
| doldrums | 1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc) 2. a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific More Definitions → |
| discotheque | 1. a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music More Definitions → |
| diluent | 1. a diluting agent More Definitions → |
| drudgery | 1. hard monotonous routine work More Definitions → |
| dumpling | 1. small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough 2. dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry More Definitions → |
| deathbed | 1. the last few hours before death 2. the bed on which a person dies More Definitions → |
| discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
| dogfish | 1. primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America 2. any of several small sharks More Definitions → |
| duelist | 1. a person who fights duels More Definitions → |
| doubler | 1. an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal More Definitions → |
| delphinium | 1. any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances More Definitions → |
| demolishing | 1. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
| digitisation | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
| doze | 1. a light fitful sleep More Definitions → |
| dint | 1. interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' More Definitions → |
| delimitation | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
| deflator | 1. a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars More Definitions → |
| dicta | 1. an authoritative declaration 2. an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding More Definitions → |
| dither | 1. an excited state of agitation More Definitions → |
| daphnia | 1. minute freshwater crustacean having a round body enclosed in a transparent shell; moves about like a flea by means of hairy branched antennae More Definitions → |
| dopa | 1. amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain More Definitions → |
| dural | More Definitions → |
| dowdy | 1. deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust More Definitions → |
| dibble | 1. a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs More Definitions → |
| dustbin | 1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected More Definitions → |
| dismount | 1. the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.) More Definitions → |
| defroster | 1. heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane) More Definitions → |
| disjunctive | More Definitions → |
| despot | 1. a cruel and oppressive dictator More Definitions → |
| diverticulitis | 1. inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation More Definitions → |
| dicker | More Definitions → |
| dipstick | 1. a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level More Definitions → |
| droop | 1. a shape that sags More Definitions → |
| divalent | More Definitions → |
| declarer | 1. the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps 2. someone who claims to speak the truth 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 → |
| discriminator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
| draughts | 1. a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces More Definitions → |
| dross | 1. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed 2. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals More Definitions → |
| doge | 1. formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa More Definitions → |
| dockyard | 1. an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired More Definitions → |
| dervish | 1. an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements More Definitions → |
| dissension | 1. disagreement among those expected to cooperate 2. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters More Definitions → |
| defile | 1. a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) More Definitions → |
| draftsman | 1. a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines 2. an artist skilled at drawing More Definitions → |
| diddley | 1. a small worthless amount More Definitions → |
| driveshaft | 1. a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application More Definitions → |
| dampness | 1. a slight wetness More Definitions → |
| digression | 1. a message that departs from the main subject 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
| dressmaker | 1. someone who makes or mends dresses More Definitions → |
| debutante | 1. a young woman making her debut into society More Definitions → |
| defibrillation | 1. treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator) More Definitions → |
| distemper | 1. any of various infectious viral diseases of animals 2. an angry and disagreeable mood More Definitions → |
| disuse | 1. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
| dentin | 1. a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth 2. bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth More Definitions → |
| defloration | 1. an act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something 2. the act of depriving a woman of her virginity (especially by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse) More Definitions → |
| derailment | 1. an accident in which a train runs off its track More Definitions → |
| daystar | 1. a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky More Definitions → |
| drome | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
| devastate | More Definitions → |
| dace | 1. small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body More Definitions → |
| deceiver | 1. someone who leads you to believe something that is not true More Definitions → |
| dyskinesia | 1. abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements More Definitions → |
| diagramming | 1. providing a chart or outline of a system More Definitions → |
| dobbin | 1. a quiet plodding workhorse More Definitions → |
| deserter | 1. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. 2. a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) More Definitions → |
| dramatics | 1. participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
| drinkable | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
| dander | 1. small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people 2. a feeling of anger and animosity More Definitions → |
| dyadic | More Definitions → |
| downcast | 1. a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine More Definitions → |
| decapitation | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
| diadem | 1. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty More Definitions → |
| dynamometer | 1. measuring instrument designed to measure power More Definitions → |
| deprecation | 1. a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster 2. the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) More Definitions → |
| disbelieve | More Definitions → |
| diopter | 1. a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists More Definitions → |
| destabilization | 1. an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft) 2. the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy) More Definitions → |
| dichroism | 1. pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions More Definitions → |
| directorship | 1. the position of a director of a business concern More Definitions → |
| deconstruct | More Definitions → |
| degreaser | 1. a chemical substance that dissolves water-insoluble substances, such as greases and oils. More Definitions → |
| declassification | 1. reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon More Definitions → |
| diol | 1. any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule More Definitions → |
| dative | 1. the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb More Definitions → |
| disparage | More Definitions → |
| drawbridge | 1. a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it More Definitions → |
| dolmen | 1. a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone More Definitions → |
| differentiator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
| disci | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
| doily | 1. a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl More Definitions → |
| drumbeat | 1. the sound made by beating a drum 2. (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown More Definitions → |
| dosimeter | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity) More Definitions → |
| doorknob | 1. a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain) More Definitions → |
| downdraft | 1. a strong downward air current More Definitions → |
| divot | 1. (golf) the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke 2. a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club) More Definitions → |
| dogfight | 1. a fiercely disputed contest 2. disorderly fighting More Definitions → |
| deliverer | 1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger 2. someone employed to make deliveries More Definitions → |
| disembark | More Definitions → |
| dialectics | 1. a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces More Definitions → |
| demagogue | 1. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices More Definitions → |
| denigrate | More Definitions → |
| darter | 1. fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill 2. a person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly More Definitions → |
| debater | 1. someone who engages in debate More Definitions → |
| dollop | 1. a small measure (usually of food) More Definitions → |
| dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar More Definitions → |
| depreciate | More Definitions → |
| disorganization | 1. a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted 2. the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion More Definitions → |
| digraph | 1. two successive letters (especially two letters used to represent a single sound: `sh' in `shoe') More Definitions → |
| doodlebug | 1. a small motor vehicle 2. a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb More Definitions → |
| demodulator | 1. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave More Definitions → |
| dibs | 1. a claim of rights More Definitions → |
| disrepute | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
| directionality | 1. the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another 2. the property of being directional or maintaining a direction More Definitions → |
| diwan | 1. a Muslim council of state 2. a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) More Definitions → |
| dryad | 1. a deity or nymph of the woods More Definitions → |
| disinterest | 1. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement 2. lack of interest More Definitions → |
| defoliation | 1. the loss of foliage 2. causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals) More Definitions → |
| deputation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
| deary | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
| doughboy | 1. an American infantryman in World War I 2. a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread More Definitions → |
| disenchantment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| durian | 1. tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind 2. huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts More Definitions → |
| disenfranchisement | 1. the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise More Definitions → |
| densitometry | 1. measuring the optical density of a substance by shining light on it and measuring its transmission More Definitions → |
| dereliction | 1. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring 2. willful negligence More Definitions → |
| disfigurement | 1. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
| dray | 1. a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage 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 → |
| divertimento | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form More Definitions → |
| demodulation | 1. (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave More Definitions → |
| defector | 1. a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) More Definitions → |
| deadbolt | 1. the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key More Definitions → |
| dishonour | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity More Definitions → |
| decease | 1. the event of dying or departure from life More Definitions → |
| decoction | 1. (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling More Definitions → |
| dunce | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence More Definitions → |
| drawl | 1. a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels More Definitions → |
| demystify | More Definitions → |
| directness | 1. trueness of course toward a goal 2. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech More Definitions → |
| disquiet | 1. a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
| dissociate | More Definitions → |
| deerskin | 1. leather from the hide of a deer More Definitions → |
| deltoid | 1. a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm More Definitions → |
| debridement | 1. surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing More Definitions → |
| deregulating | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
| dentition | 1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth 2. the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal More Definitions → |
| droning | 1. an unchanging intonation More Definitions → |
| disinvestment | 1. the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation More Definitions → |
| denotation | 1. the act of indicating or pointing out by name 2. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to More Definitions → |
| daiquiri | 1. a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice More Definitions → |
| destitution | 1. a state without friends or money or prospects More Definitions → |
| dramatization | 1. conversion into dramatic form 2. a dramatic representation More Definitions → |
| donee | 1. the recipient of funds or other benefits More Definitions → |
| deuteron | 1. the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators More Definitions → |
| disputation | 1. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
| dendrite | 1. short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron More Definitions → |
| desiccation | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
| defusing | 1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
| deism | 1. the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation More Definitions → |
| diarist | 1. someone who keeps a diary or journal More Definitions → |
| discounter | 1. a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price More Definitions → |
| demeanour | 1. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
| demitasse | 1. small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream 2. small coffee cup; for serving black coffee More Definitions → |
| dairying | 1. the business of a dairy More Definitions → |
| dugong | 1. sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate More Definitions → |
| drippings | 1. fat that exudes from meat and drips off while it is being roasted or fried More Definitions → |
| disentangle | More Definitions → |
| dyad | 1. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
| docker | 1. a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port More Definitions → |
| disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
| defilement | 1. the state of being polluted More Definitions → |
| dickhead | 1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous More Definitions → |
| dullness | 1. the quality of being slow to understand 2. the quality of lacking interestingness More Definitions → |
| dauber | 1. an unskilled painter More Definitions → |
| dowager | 1. a widow holding property received from her deceased husband More Definitions → |
| dimorphism | 1. (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms 2. (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) More Definitions → |
| desipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system More Definitions → |
| doppelganger | 1. a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart More Definitions → |
| disharmony | 1. a lack of harmony More Definitions → |
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