Words Starting With HY
Here's the list of all the 1761 Words Starting With HY in the English Language.
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| hybrid | 1. a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) 2. a composite of mixed origin More Definitions → |
| hydrogen | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe More Definitions → |
| hypothesis | 1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
| hydraulic | 1. moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil) 2. of or relating to the study of hydraulics More Definitions → |
| hypothetical | 1. a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc. 2. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence More Definitions → |
| hygiene | 1. a condition promoting sanitary practices 2. the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health More Definitions → |
| hypertension | 1. a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater) More Definitions → |
| hyperlink | 1. a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen More Definitions → |
| hype | 1. blatant or sensational promotion 2. publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner More Definitions → |
| hypnosis | 1. a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion More Definitions → |
| hypertext | 1. machine-readable text that is not sequential but is organized so that related items of information are connected More Definitions → |
| hypotheses | 1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
| hymn | 1. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) 2. sing a hymn More Definitions → |
| hydrology | 1. the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation More Definitions → |
| hydration | 1. the process of combining with water; usually reversible More Definitions → |
| hydrochloride | 1. a complex consisting of an organic base in association with hydrogen chloride More Definitions → |
| hypocrisy | 1. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction 2. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have More Definitions → |
| hybridization | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
| hydrocarbon | 1. an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen More Definitions → |
| hydraulics | 1. study of the mechanics of fluids More Definitions → |
| hypnotic | 1. of or relating to hypnosis 2. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell More Definitions → |
| hydra | 1. trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality 2. small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp More Definitions → |
| hydroxy | 1. being or containing a hydroxyl group More Definitions → |
| hysterectomy | 1. surgical removal of the uterus More Definitions → |
| hydroxide | 1. a compound of an oxide with water 2. a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group More Definitions → |
| hypnotherapy | 1. the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy More Definitions → |
| hydrolysis | 1. a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water More Definitions → |
| hysteria | 1. state of violent mental agitation 2. excessive or uncontrollable fear More Definitions → |
| hyperbolic | 1. of or relating to a hyperbola 2. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness More Definitions → |
| hyperactivity | 1. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement More Definitions → |
| hysterical | 1. characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria 2. marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion More Definitions → |
| hydroelectric | 1. of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower More Definitions → |
| hydrophobic | 1. lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water 2. abnormally afraid of water More Definitions → |
| hyperplasia | 1. abnormal increase in number of cells More Definitions → |
| hypersensitivity | 1. pathological sensitivity 2. extreme sensitivity More Definitions → |
| hygienic | 1. tending to promote or preserve health More Definitions → |
| hypoxia | 1. oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency More Definitions → |
| hypnotize | 1. induce hypnosis in More Definitions → |
| hypoglycemia | 1. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet More Definitions → |
| hypocritical | 1. professing feelings or virtues one does not have More Definitions → |
| hypermedia | 1. a multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together More Definitions → |
| hypothyroidism | 1. an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones More Definitions → |
| hydroponics | 1. a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients More Definitions → |
| hypertensive | 1. a person who has abnormally high blood pressure 2. having abnormally high blood pressure More Definitions → |
| hyphen | 1. a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text 2. divide or connect with a hyphen More Definitions → |
| hydrate | 1. any compound that contains water of crystallization 2. supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance More Definitions → |
| hydrangea | 1. any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea More Definitions → |
| hydrostatic | 1. relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit More Definitions → |
| hypertrophy | 1. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ 2. undergo hypertrophy More Definitions → |
| hypo | 1. a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing 2. a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections More Definitions → |
| hydrodynamic | 1. of or relating to hydrodynamics More Definitions → |
| hypocrite | 1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives More Definitions → |
| hypotension | 1. abnormally low blood pressure More Definitions → |
| hyacinth | 1. a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone 2. any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs More Definitions → |
| hydrocortisone | 1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism More Definitions → |
| hypothermia | 1. subnormal body temperature More Definitions → |
| hydrographic | 1. of or relating to the science of hydrography More Definitions → |
| hysteresis | 1. the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field More Definitions → |
| hydride | 1. any binary compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements More Definitions → |
| hypothalamus | 1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
| hydrated | 1. containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate) More Definitions → |
| hyperactive | 1. more active than normal More Definitions → |
| hydroponic | 1. of or relating to aquiculture More Definitions → |
| hydrant | 1. a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask 2. a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks More Definitions → |
| hydrotherapy | 1. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
| hyperbole | 1. extravagant exaggeration More Definitions → |
| hymen | 1. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin More Definitions → |
| hydroxyl | 1. the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols More Definitions → |
| hygienist | 1. a medical specialist in hygiene More Definitions → |
| hydrochlorothiazide | 1. a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension More Definitions → |
| hydrophilic | 1. having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water More Definitions → |
| hypothalamic | 1. of or relating to the hypothalamus More Definitions → |
| hyperthyroidism | 1. an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones More Definitions → |
| hymenoptera | 1. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing More Definitions → |
| hyena | 1. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion More Definitions → |
| hydrocephalus | 1. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological More Definitions → |
| hypnotist | 1. a person who induces hypnosis More Definitions → |
| hydrodynamics | 1. study of fluids in motion More Definitions → |
| hypnotized | 1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell More Definitions → |
| hymnal | 1. a songbook containing a collection of hymns More Definitions → |
| hypothesize | 1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds More Definitions → |
| hyperglycemia | 1. abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes More Definitions → |
| hyperthermia | 1. abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer) More Definitions → |
| hyphenation | 1. division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page 2. connecting syllables and words by hyphens More Definitions → |
| hysterically | 1. in a hysterical manner More Definitions → |
| hypnotism | 1. the act of inducing hypnosis More Definitions → |
| hypochlorite | 1. any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid More Definitions → |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1. the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
| hydrogenation | 1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil More Definitions → |
| hyperlipidemia | 1. presence of excess lipids in the blood More Definitions → |
| hypoglycemic | 1. of or relating to hypoglycemia More Definitions → |
| hygrometer | 1. measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere More Definitions → |
| hypothetically | 1. by hypothesis More Definitions → |
| hydrography | 1. the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation More Definitions → |
| hypersensitive | 1. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor) More Definitions → |
| hyperparathyroidism | 1. excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) More Definitions → |
| hyperfine | 1. extremely fine or thin, as in a spectral line split into two or more components More Definitions → |
| hypodermic | 1. relating to or located below the epidermis 2. a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections More Definitions → |
| hydrazine | 1. a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels More Definitions → |
| hybridisation | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
| hydraulically | 1. in a hydraulic manner More Definitions → |
| hyssop | 1. a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil 2. bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes More Definitions → |
| hydrogel | 1. a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium More Definitions → |
| hypercalcemia | 1. the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease More Definitions → |
| hyperventilation | 1. an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued More Definitions → |
| hyphae | 1. any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus More Definitions → |
| hydroxyzine | 1. a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness More Definitions → |
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