Words Starting With DI
Here's the list of all the 5380 Words Starting With DI in the English Language.
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| did | 1. engage in 2. carry out or perform an action 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 | 1. displaying numbers rather than scale positions 2. relating to or performed with the fingers More Definitions → |
| different | 1. unlike in nature or quality or form or degree 2. distinctly separate from the first 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 → |
| direct | 1. command with authority 2. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal More Definitions → |
| district | 1. regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns 2. 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. keep at a distance 2. go far ahead of More Definitions → |
| directly | 1. without deviation 2. without anyone or anything intervening 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. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life 2. suffer or face the pain of death More Definitions → |
| diet | 1. follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons 2. eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight More Definitions → |
| difference | 1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
| discuss | 1. to consider or examine in speech or writing 2. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion More Definitions → |
| difficult | 1. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure 2. hard to control 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. draw a harrow over (land) 2. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
| distributed | 1. spread out or scattered about or divided up 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 → |
| discover | 1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
| directed | 1. (often used in combination) having a specified direction 2. manageable by a supervising agent More Definitions → |
| disabled | 1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped 2. having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness 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. provide (usually but not necessarily food) 2. make concave; shape like a dish 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. operate a dial to select a telephone number 2. choose by means of a dial More Definitions → |
| diagnosis | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| dirty | 1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty 2. vile; despicable More Definitions → |
| discovered | 1. discovered or determined by scientific observation More Definitions → |
| disclosure | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
| digest | 1. convert food into absorbable substances 2. arrange and integrate in the mind 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 2. part; cease or break association with More Definitions → |
| diverse | 1. many and different 2. distinctly dissimilar or unlike More Definitions → |
| divided | 1. having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions 2. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose 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 | 1. concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis 2. characteristic or indicative of a disease More Definitions → |
| dimensional | 1. of or relating to dimensions 2. having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person More Definitions → |
| distinct | 1. easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
| differ | 1. be different 2. be of different opinions More Definitions → |
| directive | 1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity 2. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on More Definitions → |
| diagram | 1. make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed 2. a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts More Definitions → |
| divine | 1. perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers 2. search by divining, as if with a rod 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 | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. distribute or disperse widely More Definitions → |
| differential | 1. relating to or showing a difference 2. involving or containing one or more derivatives More Definitions → |
| dive | 1. drop steeply 2. 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 → |
| disagree | 1. be of different opinions 2. be different from one another More Definitions → |
| distinguished | 1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation 2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person More Definitions → |
| disable | 1. make unable to perform a certain action 2. injure permanently More Definitions → |
| disturbed | 1. having the place or position changed 2. afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief More Definitions → |
| dig | 1. turn up, loosen, or remove earth 2. create by digging More Definitions → |
| disco | 1. dance to disco music 2. popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques 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 2. of or relating to the diet 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. separate into parts or portions 2. perform a division More Definitions → |
| dice | 1. cut into cubes 2. play dice More Definitions → |
| differently | 1. in another and different manner More Definitions → |
| dispatch | 1. send away towards a designated goal 2. complete or carry out More Definitions → |
| distant | 1. separated in space or coming from or going to a distance 2. far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship More Definitions → |
| dip | 1. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate 2. dip into a liquid while eating More Definitions → |
| discrete | 1. constituting a separate entity or part More Definitions → |
| disposition | 1. your usual mood 2. the act or means of getting rid of something More Definitions → |
| dim | 1. switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam 2. become dim or lusterless More Definitions → |
| disciplinary | 1. relating to discipline in behavior 2. relating to a specific field of academic study More Definitions → |
| disclose | 1. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret 2. reveal to view as by removing a cover 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 → |
| disappointed | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
| din | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| distinctive | 1. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing 2. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
| distinguish | 1. mark as different 2. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
| disclosed | 1. made known (especially something secret or concealed) More Definitions → |
| distortion | 1. a change for the worse 2. a shape resulting from distortion More Definitions → |
| discontinued | 1. stopped permanently or temporarily More Definitions → |
| diabetic | 1. of or relating to or causing diabetes 2. 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 → |
| dismissed | 1. having lost your job 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. free or available for use or disposition 2. designed to be disposed of after use More Definitions → |
| diplomatic | 1. relating to or characteristic of diplomacy 2. using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people 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 | 1. get lost, as without warning or explanation 2. become invisible or unnoticeable 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 → |
| directing | 1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on More Definitions → |
| disturbing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
| discreet | 1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint 2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic More Definitions → |
| dissolved | 1. (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form 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 → |
| discharged | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
| dilemma | 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
| directional | 1. relating to or indicating directions in space 2. relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal More Definitions → |
| disposed | 1. having made preparations 2. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward More Definitions → |
| digestive | 1. relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion 2. 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 | 1. many and different More Definitions → |
| disadvantaged | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences 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 → |
| diagnose | 1. determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis 2. subject to a medical analysis 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. turn up, loosen, or remove earth 2. create by digging More Definitions → |
| diversified | 1. having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety 2. make (more) diverse More Definitions → |
| disruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
| disadvantage | 1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm 2. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
| digitally | 1. by means of the fingers 2. in terms of integers More Definitions → |
| divorced | 1. of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved 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 → |
| dismiss | 1. bar from attention or consideration 2. cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration 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. pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable 2. make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten More Definitions → |
| dinnerware | 1. the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal More Definitions → |
| disappointing | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
| diluted | 1. reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity More Definitions → |
| ditch | 1. forsake 2. throw away 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 → |
| dire | 1. fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless 2. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
| dispose | 1. give, sell, or transfer to another 2. throw or cast away More Definitions → |
| discarded | 1. thrown away 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 → |
| discretionary | 1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment 2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed More Definitions → |
| 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 → |
| dine | 1. have supper; eat dinner 2. give dinner to; host for dinner 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 | 1. mark as different 2. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense More Definitions → |
| disputed | 1. subject to disagreement and debate More Definitions → |
| discriminatory | 1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice 2. capable of making fine distinctions More Definitions → |
| diminished | 1. impaired by diminution 2. (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval 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 → |
| differentiated | 1. exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment 2. made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different More Definitions → |
| disconnected | 1. having been divided; having the unity destroyed 2. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions 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 → |
| distorted | 1. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly 2. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented 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 → |
| diffuse | 1. move outward 2. spread or diffuse through More Definitions → |
| dispersed | 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent More Definitions → |
| discriminate | 1. recognize or perceive the difference 2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race 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 → |
| distressed | 1. generalized feeling of distress 2. facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty More Definitions → |
| ding | 1. go `ding dong', like a bell 2. a ringing sound More Definitions → |
| disseminate | 1. cause to become widely known More Definitions → |
| discourage | 1. try to prevent; show opposition to 2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged More Definitions → |
| dilution | 1. a diluted solution 2. weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner More Definitions → |
| disabling | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified 2. that cripples or disables or incapacitates 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. issue commands or orders for 2. say out loud for the purpose of recording More Definitions → |
| disruptive | 1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
| dissatisfied | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction 2. fail to satisfy 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 → |
| discouraged | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic 2. lacking in resolution More Definitions → |
| dizzy | 1. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling 2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity More Definitions → |
| diminish | 1. decrease in size, extent, or range 2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of 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 → |
| divisional | 1. of or relating to a military division 2. serving to divide or marking a division More Definitions → |
| ditto | 1. a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated 2. repeat an action or statement 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 → |
| disrupt | 1. make a break in 2. throw into disorder More Definitions → |
| disgusting | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust 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 → |
| distinctly | 1. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment 2. in a distinct and distinguishable manner More Definitions → |
| disciplined | 1. obeying the rules 2. trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise More Definitions → |
| dissolve | 1. grow less and less substantial until it disappears 2. cause to go into a solution More Definitions → |
| discontinue | 1. put an end to a state or an activity 2. come to or be at an end More Definitions → |
| disparate | 1. fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind 2. including markedly dissimilar elements More Definitions → |
| disastrous | 1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin 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 → |
| disturb | 1. move deeply 2. change the arrangement or position of More Definitions → |
| distracted | 1. having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety More Definitions → |
| dipped | 1. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate 2. dip into a liquid while eating 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 → |
| diss | 1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely 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 → |
| distal | 1. situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone 2. directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body More Definitions → |
| digger | 1. a laborer who digs 2. a machine for excavating More Definitions → |
| distilled | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. extract by the process of distillation 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 | 1. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate 2. dip into a liquid while eating More Definitions → |
| discerning | 1. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic 2. quick to understand More Definitions → |
| diverted | 1. pleasantly occupied 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 | 1. becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so 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 → |
| dissenting | 1. disagreeing, especially with a majority More Definitions → |
| dictated | 1. determined or decided upon as by an authority More Definitions → |
| dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure More Definitions → |
| divert | 1. turn aside; turn away from 2. send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one 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 2. bring shame or dishonor upon 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 → |
| disrupted | 1. marked by breaks or gaps More Definitions → |
| discern | 1. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
| disqualified | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit 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 → |
| dishonest | 1. capable of being corrupted 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive 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 → |
| disguised | 1. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading More Definitions → |
| discontinuity | 1. lack of connection or continuity More Definitions → |
| disproportionate | 1. not proportionate 2. out of proportion More Definitions → |
| dispense | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption More Definitions → |
| dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
| disgust | 1. fill with distaste 2. cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of More Definitions → |
| dismal | 1. causing dejection More Definitions → |
| dilute | 1. reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity 2. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture 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 → |
| discriminating | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste More Definitions → |
| divergent | 1. diverging from another or from a standard 2. tending to move apart in different directions More Definitions → |
| diligently | 1. with diligence; in a diligent manner More Definitions → |
| dispensed | 1. distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions More Definitions → |
| diocesan | 1. belonging to or governing a diocese 2. 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 → |
| distract | 1. draw someone's attention away from something 2. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed 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 → |
| diligent | 1. characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks 2. quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness 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 | 1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of 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. (British informal) faulty 2. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 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 | 1. consider bad or wrong 2. deem wrong or inappropriate 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 | 1. make (more) diverse 2. spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate More Definitions → |
| disallow | 1. command against More Definitions → |
| disjoint | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. separate at the joints 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. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing 2. make dissatisfied 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 → |
| distort | 1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story 2. form into a spiral shape More Definitions → |
| disgusted | 1. having a strong distaste from surfeit More Definitions → |
| disclaim | 1. renounce a legal claim or title to 2. make a disclaimer about More Definitions → |
| diseased | 1. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology More Definitions → |
| dismay | 1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted 2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised More Definitions → |
| disproportionately | 1. in a manner which is out of proportion 2. to a disproportionate degree More Definitions → |
| disregarded | 1. not noticed inadvertently 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 2. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards More Definitions → |
| disordered | 1. not arranged in order 2. thrown into a state of disarray or confusion More Definitions → |
| dismantle | 1. tear down so as to make flat with the ground 2. take apart into its constituent pieces More Definitions → |
| disarm | 1. remove offensive capability from 2. make less hostile; win over 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. lacking in light; not bright or harsh 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
| disperse | 1. distribute loosely 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
| disrespect | 1. show a lack of respect for 2. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt More Definitions → |
| discouraging | 1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action 2. expressing disapproval in order to dissuade More Definitions → |
| discredit | 1. the state of being held in low esteem 2. cause to be distrusted or disbelieved More Definitions → |
| dignified | 1. confer dignity or honor upon 2. raise the status of More Definitions → |
| disgruntled | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction 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 → |
| dismantled | 1. torn down and broken up 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 → |
| disliked | 1. regarded with aversion More Definitions → |
| dissimilar | 1. not similar 2. not alike or similar More Definitions → |
| discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
| disorderly | 1. undisciplined and unruly 2. in utter disorder More Definitions → |
| dike | 1. enclose with a dike 2. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine More Definitions → |
| didactic | 1. instructive (especially excessively) More Definitions → |
| displace | 1. cause to move, usually with force or pressure 2. take the place of or have precedence over More Definitions → |
| distributive | 1. serving to distribute or allot or disperse More Definitions → |
| dietitian | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
| disinfectant | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms 2. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
| dispel | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
| divisive | 1. dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion) 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 | 1. having a daily cycle or occurring every day 2. of or belonging to or active during the day 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 → |
| distinguishable | 1. capable of being perceived as different or distinct 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality 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 | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety 2. bad; unfortunate More Definitions → |
| dietetic | 1. of or relating to the diet More Definitions → |
| diverting | 1. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining More Definitions → |
| discontinuous | 1. of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities 2. not continuing without interruption in time or space More Definitions → |
| divulge | 1. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret 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. small and unimpressive 2. (British informal) pretty and neat More Definitions → |
| divisible | 1. capable of being or liable to be divided or separated More Definitions → |
| dingo | 1. wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia More Definitions → |
| digress | 1. lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking 2. wander from a direct or straight course 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 → |
| discredited | 1. being unjustly brought into disrepute 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
| diastolic | 1. of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole More Definitions → |
| dialling | 1. operate a dial to select a telephone number 2. choose by means of a dial 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 → |
| dismayed | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
| distributional | 1. of or relating to spatial distribution 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 → |
| discreetly | 1. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint More Definitions → |
| disillusioned | 1. freed from illusion More Definitions → |
| diffused | 1. (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material 2. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected More Definitions → |
| disgraceful | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation 2. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame More Definitions → |
| differentially | 1. in a differential manner 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 → |
| disrespectful | 1. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous 2. neither feeling nor showing respect More Definitions → |
| dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
| diagonally | 1. in a diagonal manner More Definitions → |
| dislocated | 1. separated at the joint More Definitions → |
| disqualify | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit More Definitions → |
| dissipated | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality 2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance More Definitions → |
| discernible | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect 2. capable of being perceived clearly 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 → |
| dinning | 1. make a resonant sound, like artillery 2. instill (into a person) by constant repetition 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 → |
| diabolic | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
| disinterested | 1. unaffected by self-interest 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 | 1. switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam 2. become dim or lusterless More Definitions → |
| dialectic | 1. of or relating to or employing dialectic 2. any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments 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 → |
| dimly | 1. in a dim indistinct manner 2. in a manner lacking interest or vitality More Definitions → |
| dissipate | 1. to cause to separate and go in different directions 2. move away from each other 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 → |
| disorganized | 1. lacking order or methodical arrangement or function More Definitions → |
| disassemble | 1. take apart into its constituent pieces More Definitions → |
| diminutive | 1. a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness 2. very small More Definitions → |
| disprove | 1. prove to be false 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 → |
| diverge | 1. move or draw apart 2. have no limits as a mathematical series More Definitions → |
| dissected | 1. having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib More Definitions → |
| distraught | 1. deeply agitated especially from emotion More Definitions → |
| disgraced | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
| disregarding | 1. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks 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 → |
| diabolical | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
| discursive | 1. proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition 2. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects 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 → |
| dilapidated | 1. in deplorable condition More Definitions → |
| disservice | 1. an act intended to help that turns out badly More Definitions → |
| digitize | 1. put into digital form, as for use in a computer More Definitions → |
| ditty | 1. a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) More Definitions → |
| differentiable | 1. possessing a differential coefficient or derivative 2. capable of being perceived as different More Definitions → |
| disenfranchised | 1. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote More Definitions → |
| disarming | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms 2. capable of allaying hostility 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 2. of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number More Definitions → |
| disagreeable | 1. not to your liking 2. unpleasant to interact with More Definitions → |
| divinely | 1. by divine means More Definitions → |
| diehard | 1. one who adheres to traditional views More Definitions → |
| distasteful | 1. not pleasing in odor or taste 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
| distinctively | 1. in an identifiably distinctive manner More Definitions → |
| discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
| disjointed | 1. lacking orderly continuity 2. taken apart at the joints More Definitions → |
| disconcerting | 1. causing an emotional disturbance More Definitions → |
| dialectical | 1. of or relating to or employing dialectic More Definitions → |
| dissect | 1. cut open or cut apart 2. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features More Definitions → |
| displeased | 1. not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure 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 | 1. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot 2. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear More Definitions → |
| dink | 1. a soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net More Definitions → |
| divest | 1. take away possessions from someone 2. deprive of status or authority 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 → |
| disingenuous | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness More Definitions → |
| dimmed | 1. switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam 2. become dim or lusterless More Definitions → |
| disobey | 1. refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient More Definitions → |
| disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| dictatorial | 1. of or characteristic of a dictator 2. expecting unquestioning obedience More Definitions → |
| distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
| dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
| disobedient | 1. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority 2. unwilling to submit to authority 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 → |
| dissociative | 1. tending to produce dissociation More Definitions → |
| dissuade | 1. turn away from by persuasion More Definitions → |
| dietician | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
| dispersive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
| disaffected | 1. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
| diverging | 1. tending to move apart in different directions 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 → |
| discordant | 1. not in agreement or harmony 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
| disinfect | 1. destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing More Definitions → |
| dirtiest | 1. vile; despicable 2. contaminated with infecting organisms More Definitions → |
| disequilibrium | 1. loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others More Definitions → |
| digestible | 1. capable of being converted into assimilable condition in the alimentary canal More Definitions → |
| disoriented | 1. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity 2. socially disoriented More Definitions → |
| dished | 1. shaped like a dish or pan More Definitions → |
| dimple | 1. mark with, or as if with, dimples 2. produce dimples while smiling More Definitions → |
| disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
| dispossessed | 1. physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security More Definitions → |
| dismissive | 1. showing indifference or disregard 2. stopping to associate with More Definitions → |
| diffusing | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
| disburse | 1. expend, as from a fund More Definitions → |
| disincentive | 1. a negative motivational influence More Definitions → |
| disengage | 1. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles 2. free or remove obstruction from More Definitions → |
| digitalis | 1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove 2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
| dimensioning | 1. indicating or determining size and position in space 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 2. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish More Definitions → |
| distilling | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. extract by the process of distillation More Definitions → |
| dithering | 1. the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color More Definitions → |
| disused | 1. no longer in use More Definitions → |
| disintegrate | 1. break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity 2. cause to undergo fission or lose particles 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. (British informal) faulty 2. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater More Definitions → |
| diffusive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
| disablement | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
| disembodied | 1. free from a body or physical form or reality 2. not having a material body More Definitions → |
| disparaging | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
| disenchanted | 1. freed from enchantment 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 → |
| discernable | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect More Definitions → |
| diluent | 1. a diluting agent More Definitions → |
| diddle | 1. deprive of by deceit 2. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination More Definitions → |
| disband | 1. cause to break up or cease to function 2. stop functioning or cohering as a unit More Definitions → |
| discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
| dichotomous | 1. divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications More Definitions → |
| disfigured | 1. having the appearance spoiled 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 2. act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain More Definitions → |
| dispelling | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
| dispelled | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
| dicey | 1. of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk More Definitions → |
| dibble | 1. plant with a wooden hand tool 2. make a hole with a wooden hand tool More Definitions → |
| dismount | 1. alight from (a horse) 2. the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.) More Definitions → |
| disheartening | 1. destructive of morale and self-reliance More Definitions → |
| disjunctive | 1. serving or tending to divide or separate More Definitions → |
| distill | 1. remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation 2. undergo the process of distillation 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 → |
| disturbingly | 1. in a disturbing manner More Definitions → |
| diametrically | 1. as from opposite ends of a diameter More Definitions → |
| dicker | 1. negotiate the terms of an exchange More Definitions → |
| dipstick | 1. a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level More Definitions → |
| dislodge | 1. remove or force out from a position 2. change place or direction More Definitions → |
| divalent | 1. having a valence of two or having two valences More Definitions → |
| disqualifying | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified 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 → |
| disreputable | 1. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance 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 → |
| disapproving | 1. expressing or manifesting disapproval More Definitions → |
| diagramming | 1. providing a chart or outline of a system 2. make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed More Definitions → |
| diadem | 1. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty More Definitions → |
| dispassionate | 1. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice More Definitions → |
| disbelieve | 1. reject as false; refuse to accept More Definitions → |
| diagrammatic | 1. shown or represented by diagrams 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 → |
| diatonic | 1. based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music 2. based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals 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 → |
| dishonorable | 1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
| disparage | 1. express a negative opinion of More Definitions → |
| differentiator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
| dilate | 1. become wider 2. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing More Definitions → |
| disheartened | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic 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 → |
| dipolar | 1. having equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles having opposite signs and separated by a small distance More Definitions → |
| disembark | 1. go ashore More Definitions → |
| dialectics | 1. a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces More Definitions → |
| distantly | 1. from or at a distance More Definitions → |
| dissonant | 1. characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved 2. lacking in harmony 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 → |
| diversionary | 1. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive More Definitions → |
| divertimento | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form More Definitions → |
| disloyal | 1. showing lack of love for your country 2. deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle More Definitions → |
| dishonored | 1. suffering shame 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 | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. regard as unconnected More Definitions → |
| diplomatically | 1. with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner More Definitions → |
| discriminative | 1. capable of making fine distinctions 2. expressing careful judgment More Definitions → |
| disquieting | 1. causing mental discomfort More Definitions → |
| discontented | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing More Definitions → |
| discolor | 1. lose color or turn colorless 2. cause to lose or change color More Definitions → |
| disinvestment | 1. the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation More Definitions → |
| disappointingly | 1. in a disappointing manner 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 → |
| disadvantageous | 1. involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness 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 | 1. release from entanglement of difficulty 2. extricate from entanglement 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 → |
| discoverable | 1. capable of being ascertained or found out More Definitions → |
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