Nouns Starting With DI
Here's the list of all the 3010 Nouns Starting With DI in the English Language.
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| 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 → |
| discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic 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 → |
| district | 1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dictionary | 1. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diversity | 1. noticeable heterogeneity 2. the condition or result of being changeable 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diary | 1. a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations 2. a personal journal (as a physical object) More Definitions → |
| divorce | 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| distributor | 1. someone who markets merchandise 2. a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion More Definitions → |
| diagnostic | More Definitions → |
| directive | 1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity 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 → |
| discretion | 1. freedom to act or judge on one's own 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress 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 → |
| dive | 1. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall 2. a headlong plunge into water 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 → |
| diploma | 1. a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dice | 1. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers More Definitions → |
| dispatch | 1. an official report (usually sent in haste) 2. the act of sending off something 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 → |
| disposition | 1. your usual mood 2. the act or means of getting rid of something 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 → |
| din | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| distinctive | More Definitions → |
| distinguish | More Definitions → |
| distortion | 1. a change for the worse 2. a shape resulting from distortion More Definitions → |
| diabetic | 1. someone who has diabetes 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 → |
| dioxide | 1. an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule 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 → |
| dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
| dignity | 1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect 2. formality in bearing and appearance More Definitions → |
| diagnostics | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease 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 → |
| disposable | 1. an item that can be disposed of after it has been used More Definitions → |
| diplomatic | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
| discography | 1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings 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 → |
| dinar | 1. 100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran 2. the basic unit of money in Yugoslavia 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 → |
| dilemma | 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
| digestive | 1. any substance that promotes digestion 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 → |
| disturbance | 1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption 2. an unhappy and worried mental state 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 → |
| diva | 1. a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star More Definitions → |
| digging | 1. the act of digging More Definitions → |
| disruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
| disadvantage | 1. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position 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 → |
| diversion | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
| disconnect | 1. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
| dinnerware | 1. the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal More Definitions → |
| ditch | 1. a long narrow excavation in the earth 2. any small natural waterway More Definitions → |
| diplomacy | 1. negotiation between nations 2. subtly skillful handling of a situation More Definitions → |
| diocese | 1. the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop More Definitions → |
| dispose | 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 → |
| diarrhea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
| dispenser | 1. a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts 2. a person who dispenses More Definitions → |
| dissent | 1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority 2. a difference of opinion 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 → |
| dislike | 1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group 2. a feeling of aversion or antipathy 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diode | 1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier 2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction More Definitions → |
| disregard | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. willful lack of care and attention 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 → |
| discriminate | 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 → |
| ding | 1. a ringing sound 2. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) More Definitions → |
| disseminate | More Definitions → |
| discourage | More Definitions → |
| dilution | 1. a diluted solution 2. weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner 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 → |
| dictate | 1. an authoritative rule 2. a guiding principle 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 → |
| 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 → |
| ditto | 1. a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| discontinue | More Definitions → |
| disparate | More Definitions → |
| disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation More Definitions → |
| dialect | 1. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people 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 → |
| distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention 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 → |
| diagnosing | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| diagnoses | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| disciple | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dipping | 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 → |
| diminishing | More Definitions → |
| dieter | 1. a person who diets 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 → |
| dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
| discontinuity | 1. lack of connection or continuity More Definitions → |
| dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
| disgust | 1. strong feelings of dislike More Definitions → |
| dismal | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| disbelief | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. a rejection of belief 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dioxin | 1. any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diversify | 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 → |
| disapproval | 1. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing 2. the expression of disapproval More Definitions → |
| dismay | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. fear resulting from the awareness of danger 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 → |
| discipleship | 1. the position of disciple More Definitions → |
| dissident | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy More Definitions → |
| dismantle | 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 → |
| dimmer | 1. a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination More Definitions → |
| disrespect | 1. an expression of lack of respect 2. a disrespectful mental attitude More Definitions → |
| discredit | 1. the state of being held in low esteem 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 → |
| diffuser | 1. baffle that distributes sound waves evenly 2. optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly More Definitions → |
| disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system More Definitions → |
| dichotomy | 1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses More Definitions → |
| dissimilar | More Definitions → |
| discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) 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 → |
| distributive | More Definitions → |
| dietitian | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
| disinfectant | 1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease 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 → |
| dissolving | 1. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
| divan | 1. a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) 2. a Muslim council of state More Definitions → |
| dimer | 1. a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dinky | 1. a small locomotive More Definitions → |
| dingo | 1. wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia 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 → |
| 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 → |
| discernment | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) 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 → |
| dilation | 1. a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
| dirge | 1. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person More Definitions → |
| dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
| disqualify | More Definitions → |
| diamondback | 1. large deadly rattlesnake with diamond-shaped markings 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 → |
| 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 → |
| displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something 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 → |
| diuretic | 1. any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water More Definitions → |
| dissipate | More Definitions → |
| dimensionality | 1. the spatial property of having dimensions 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| dinette | 1. a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diatom | 1. microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica 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 → |
| ditty | 1. a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) 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 → |
| disagreeable | More Definitions → |
| diehard | 1. one who adheres to traditional views More Definitions → |
| discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion 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 → |
| digester | 1. autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested 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 → |
| disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
| dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed 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 → |
| distinctiveness | 1. a distinguishing trait 2. utter dissimilarity More Definitions → |
| dietician | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
| diltiazem | 1. a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure More Definitions → |
| disjunction | 1. state of being disconnected 2. the act of breaking a connection More Definitions → |
| disinfect | More Definitions → |
| disequilibrium | 1. loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others 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 → |
| disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
| disincentive | 1. a negative motivational influence 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 → |
| digestibility | 1. the property of being easy to digest 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 → |
| disintegrate | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diplomate | 1. medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group More Definitions → |
| discotheque | 1. a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music More Definitions → |
| diluent | 1. a diluting agent More Definitions → |
| discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
| digitisation | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
| dint | 1. interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' 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 → |
| dibble | 1. a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs More Definitions → |
| dismount | 1. the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.) More Definitions → |
| disjunctive | 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 → |
| divalent | More Definitions → |
| discriminator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
| dissension | 1. disagreement among those expected to cooperate 2. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters More Definitions → |
| diddley | 1. a small worthless amount 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diagramming | 1. providing a chart or outline of a system More Definitions → |
| diadem | 1. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty 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 → |
| 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 → |
| diol | 1. any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule More Definitions → |
| disparage | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| disembark | More Definitions → |
| dialectics | 1. a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces More Definitions → |
| dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar 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 → |
| 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 → |
| disinterest | 1. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement 2. lack of interest More Definitions → |
| disenchantment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| disenfranchisement | 1. the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise 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 → |
| divertimento | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form More Definitions → |
| dishonour | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity 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 → |
| disinvestment | 1. the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation 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 → |
| diarist | 1. someone who keeps a diary or journal More Definitions → |
| discounter | 1. a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price More Definitions → |
| disentangle | More Definitions → |
| disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
| dickhead | 1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous 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 → |
| disharmony | 1. a lack of harmony More Definitions → |
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