Words Starting With N
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| not | 1. negation of a word or group of words More Definitions → |
| new | 1. original and of a kind not seen before 2. lacking training or experience More Definitions → |
| no | 1. a negative 2. (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of More Definitions → |
| news | 1. information about recent and important events 2. information reported in a newspaper or news magazine More Definitions → |
| now | 1. the momentary present 2. in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events More Definitions → |
| name | 1. a language unit by which a person or thing is known 2. a person's reputation More Definitions → |
| next | 1. immediately following in time or order 2. nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space More Definitions → |
| number | 1. add up in number or quantity 2. give numbers to More Definitions → |
| need | 1. require as useful, just, or proper 2. have need of More Definitions → |
| national | 1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country 2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation More Definitions → |
| network | 1. communicate with and within a group 2. an interconnected system of things or people More Definitions → |
| north | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees 2. a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city More Definitions → |
| non | 1. negation of a word or group of words More Definitions → |
| note | 1. a brief written record 2. a short personal letter More Definitions → |
| never | 1. not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances; not ever; at no time in the past or future More Definitions → |
| night | 1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside 2. a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom More Definitions → |
| needs | 1. in such a manner as could not be otherwise More Definitions → |
| net | 1. make as a net profit 2. yield as a net profit More Definitions → |
| notice | 1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes 2. notice or perceive More Definitions → |
| natural | 1. someone regarded as certain to succeed 2. a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat More Definitions → |
| newsletter | 1. report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group More Definitions → |
| none | 1. a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise 2. a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier More Definitions → |
| near | 1. move towards 2. being on the left side More Definitions → |
| nature | 1. the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized 2. a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe More Definitions → |
| needed | 1. necessary for relief or supply More Definitions → |
| nothing | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. in no respect; to no degree More Definitions → |
| necessary | 1. anything indispensable 2. unavoidably determined by prior circumstances More Definitions → |
| names | 1. verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument More Definitions → |
| nice | 1. pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance 2. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous More Definitions → |
| numbers | 1. an illegal daily lottery More Definitions → |
| navigation | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. ship traffic More Definitions → |
| normal | 1. something regarded as a normative example 2. forming a right angle More Definitions → |
| northern | 1. in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line 2. situated in regions of the north More Definitions → |
| nation | 1. a politically organized body of people under a single government 2. the people who live in a nation or country More Definitions → |
| naked | 1. having no clothes on the body 2. having no protecting or concealing cover More Definitions → |
| nursing | 1. the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm 2. the profession of a nurse More Definitions → |
| native | 1. an indigenous person who was born in a particular place 2. a person born in a particular place or country More Definitions → |
| nuclear | 1. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy 2. of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom More Definitions → |
| nearly | 1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but 2. in a close manner More Definitions → |
| null | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. lacking any legal or binding force More Definitions → |
| negative | 1. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent 2. a reply of denial More Definitions → |
| noted | 1. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
| nutrition | 1. (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance 2. a source of materials to nourish the body More Definitions → |
| nearby | 1. close at hand 2. not far away in relative terms More Definitions → |
| newspaper | 1. a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements 2. a business firm that publishes newspapers More Definitions → |
| nine | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one 2. a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together More Definitions → |
| noise | 1. emit a noise 2. sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound) More Definitions → |
| neighborhood | 1. a surrounding or nearby region 2. people living near one another More Definitions → |
| notify | 1. inform (somebody) of something More Definitions → |
| notebook | 1. a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda 2. a small compact portable computer More Definitions → |
| neither | 1. not either; not one or the other; entity, dual, negative pronoun; quantifier, dual, negative More Definitions → |
| node | 1. a connecting point at which several lines come together 2. any thickened enlargement More Definitions → |
| navy | 1. an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare 2. a dark shade of blue More Definitions → |
| novel | 1. an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story 2. a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction More Definitions → |
| newly | 1. very recently More Definitions → |
| northwest | 1. the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point 2. the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees More Definitions → |
| normally | 1. under normal conditions More Definitions → |
| numerous | 1. amounting to a large indefinite number More Definitions → |
| notification | 1. an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
| nick | 1. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) 2. (British slang) a prison More Definitions → |
| narrow | 1. a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water 2. limited in extent or scope More Definitions → |
| neck | 1. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body 2. a narrow elongated projecting strip of land More Definitions → |
| nurse | 1. try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury 2. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) More Definitions → |
| nationwide | 1. occurring or extending throughout a country or nation 2. extending throughout an entire nation More Definitions → |
| necessarily | 1. in an essential manner 2. in such a manner as could not be otherwise More Definitions → |
| navigate | 1. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means 2. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance More Definitions → |
| nelson | 1. any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck More Definitions → |
| nearest | 1. (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance More Definitions → |
| nobody | 1. a person of no influence More Definitions → |
| nova | 1. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process More Definitions → |
| noticed | 1. being perceived or observed More Definitions → |
| noble | 1. a titled peer of the realm 2. impressive in size, manner, or appearance More Definitions → |
| northeast | 1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point More Definitions → |
| neutral | 1. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute 2. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics More Definitions → |
| naturally | 1. as might be expected 2. according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help More Definitions → |
| nose | 1. search or inquire in a meddlesome way 2. advance the forward part of with caution More Definitions → |
| nylon | 1. a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers 2. a group of synthetic fabrics, known generically as aliphatic polyamides More Definitions → |
| noon | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
| newton | 1. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes More Definitions → |
| necklace | 1. jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) More Definitions → |
| nuts | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
| nail | 1. attach something somewhere by means of nails 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
| nursery | 1. a child's room for a baby More Definitions → |
| notified | 1. inform (somebody) of something More Definitions → |
| nevertheless | 1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) More Definitions → |
| nickname | 1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) 2. a descriptive name for a place or thing More Definitions → |
| numerical | 1. of or relating to or denoting numbers 2. relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers More Definitions → |
| naval | 1. connected with or belonging to or used in a navy More Definitions → |
| nervous | 1. of or relating to the nervous system 2. easily agitated More Definitions → |
| nuke | 1. strike at with firepower or bombs 2. bomb with atomic weapons More Definitions → |
| nu | 1. the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| nonprofit | 1. an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities 2. not commercially motivated More Definitions → |
| nasty | 1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious 2. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent More Definitions → |
| notion | 1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed 2. a general inclusive concept More Definitions → |
| newbie | 1. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
| nightlife | 1. the entertainment available to people seeking nighttime diversion 2. the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.) More Definitions → |
| narrative | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story More Definitions → |
| naughty | 1. suggestive of sexual impropriety 2. badly behaved More Definitions → |
| nutritional | 1. of or relating to or providing nutrition More Definitions → |
| nudist | 1. a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion More Definitions → |
| nerve | 1. any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body 2. the courage to carry on More Definitions → |
| namely | 1. as follows More Definitions → |
| nut | 1. gather nuts 2. usually large hard-shelled seed More Definitions → |
| nickel | 1. plate with nickel 2. a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite More Definitions → |
| nitrogen | 1. a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues More Definitions → |
| nomination | 1. the act of officially naming a candidate 2. the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election More Definitions → |
| neighbor | 1. live or be located as a neighbor 2. be located near or adjacent to More Definitions → |
| navigator | 1. the ship's officer in charge of navigation 2. the member of an aircrew who is responsible for the aircraft's course More Definitions → |
| needle | 1. annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism 2. prick with a needle More Definitions → |
| nirvana | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness 2. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
| numeric | 1. of or relating to or denoting numbers 2. measured or expressed in numbers More Definitions → |
| necessity | 1. the condition of being essential or indispensable 2. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
| nationally | 1. with regard to a nation taken as a whole 2. extending throughout an entire nation More Definitions → |
| nil | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
| nest | 1. inhabit a nest, usually after building 2. fit together or fit inside More Definitions → |
| nowhere | 1. an insignificant place 2. not anywhere; in or at or to no place More Definitions → |
| negotiation | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement 2. the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms More Definitions → |
| nominated | 1. appointed by nomination More Definitions → |
| norm | 1. a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical 2. a statistic describing the location of a distribution More Definitions → |
| neural | 1. of or relating to the nervous system 2. of or relating to neurons More Definitions → |
| novelty | 1. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel 2. originality by virtue of being new and surprising More Definitions → |
| nightmare | 1. a situation resembling a terrifying dream 2. a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream More Definitions → |
| neon | 1. a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts More Definitions → |
| notable | 1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others 2. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
| nonfiction | 1. prose writing that is not fictional More Definitions → |
| nominal | 1. relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name 2. pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun More Definitions → |
| northwestern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the northwest 2. of a region of the United States generally including Washington; Oregon; Idaho; and sometimes Montana; Wyoming More Definitions → |
| negotiate | 1. discuss the terms of an arrangement 2. succeed in passing through, around, or over More Definitions → |
| neat | 1. clean or organized 2. showing care in execution More Definitions → |
| naming | 1. the verbal act of naming 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
| notation | 1. a technical system of symbols used to represent special things 2. a comment or instruction (usually added) More Definitions → |
| newsroom | 1. the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical 2. an office in which news is processed by a newspaper or news agency or television or radio station More Definitions → |
| ninja | 1. a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu 2. a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations More Definitions → |
| ninth | 1. position nine in a countable series of things 2. one part in nine equal parts More Definitions → |
| nicely | 1. in a nice way More Definitions → |
| neglect | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
| notwithstanding | 1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) More Definitions → |
| nightly | 1. happening every night 2. at the end of each day More Definitions → |
| napa | 1. plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia More Definitions → |
| nazi | 1. derogatory term for a person who is fanatically dedicated to, or seeks to control, some activity, practice, etc. More Definitions → |
| niche | 1. a position particularly well suited to the person who or organization which occupies it 2. a small concavity More Definitions → |
| nonetheless | 1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) More Definitions → |
| nutrient | 1. any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue 2. any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
| newborn | 1. a baby from birth to four weeks 2. recently born More Definitions → |
| noun | 1. a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action 2. the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition More Definitions → |
| nucleus | 1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 2. the positively charged dense center of an atom More Definitions → |
| nonlinear | 1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree More Definitions → |
| noisy | 1. full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds 2. attracting attention by showiness or bright colors More Definitions → |
| nay | 1. used to express negation 2. not this merely but also; not only so but More Definitions → |
| nordic | 1. resembling peoples of Scandinavia More Definitions → |
| neighbourhood | 1. a surrounding or nearby region 2. people living near one another More Definitions → |
| nonsense | 1. a message that seems to convey no meaning 2. ornamental objects of no great value More Definitions → |
| novice | 1. someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows 2. someone new to a field or activity More Definitions → |
| notably | 1. especially; in particular 2. to a remarkable degree or extent More Definitions → |
| nucleotide | 1. a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) More Definitions → |
| ness | 1. a strip of land projecting into a body of water More Definitions → |
| nan | 1. your grandmother 2. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
| nationality | 1. people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation 2. the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization More Definitions → |
| negligence | 1. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances 2. the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern More Definitions → |
| notch | 1. a V-shaped indentation 2. the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks More Definitions → |
| notorious | 1. known widely and usually unfavorably More Definitions → |
| nominee | 1. a politician who is running for public office More Definitions → |
| napoleon | 1. a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream More Definitions → |
| nanotechnology | 1. the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules) More Definitions → |
| nip | 1. a small drink of liquor 2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
| northeastern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast 2. of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania More Definitions → |
| nanny | 1. a woman who is the custodian of children 2. female goat More Definitions → |
| nylons | 1. women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk) More Definitions → |
| natal | 1. relating to or accompanying birth 2. of or relating to the buttocks More Definitions → |
| nautical | 1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen More Definitions → |
| neighboring | 1. having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching More Definitions → |
| neurology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system 2. (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders More Definitions → |
| neuroscience | 1. the scientific study of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| neglected | 1. disregarded 2. lacking a caretaker More Definitions → |
| nexus | 1. the means of connection between things linked in series 2. a connected series or group More Definitions → |
| nineteenth | 1. position 19 in a countable series of things 2. coming next after the eighteenth in position More Definitions → |
| nib | 1. the writing point of a pen 2. horny projecting mouth of a bird More Definitions → |
| ninety | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine 2. being ten more than eighty More Definitions → |
| nowadays | 1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech 2. in these times More Definitions → |
| nasal | 1. of or in or relating to the nose 2. a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed More Definitions → |
| neutron | 1. an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus More Definitions → |
| nap | 1. a period of time spent sleeping 2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture More Definitions → |
| nerves | 1. an uneasy psychological state 2. control of your emotions More Definitions → |
| neurological | 1. of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology More Definitions → |
| nausea | 1. the state that precedes vomiting 2. disgust so strong it makes you feel sick More Definitions → |
| nous | 1. common sense 2. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason More Definitions → |
| numbering | 1. a numbered list More Definitions → |
| nod | 1. express or signify by nodding 2. lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation More Definitions → |
| nostalgia | 1. longing for something past More Definitions → |
| nitrate | 1. any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid) 2. treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate More Definitions → |
| needless | 1. unnecessary and unwarranted More Definitions → |
| nominate | 1. propose as a candidate for some honor 2. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position More Definitions → |
| nodded | 1. express or signify by nodding 2. lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation More Definitions → |
| nifty | 1. excellent More Definitions → |
| negatively | 1. in a harmful manner 2. in a negative way More Definitions → |
| navigational | 1. of or relating to navigation More Definitions → |
| noticeable | 1. capable or worthy of being noticed 2. capable of being detected More Definitions → |
| nightclub | 1. a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink More Definitions → |
| neighbour | 1. live or be located as a neighbor 2. be located near or adjacent to More Definitions → |
| nuisance | 1. (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive 2. a bothersome annoying person More Definitions → |
| nicotine | 1. an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide More Definitions → |
| nephew | 1. a son of your brother or sister More Definitions → |
| naive | 1. of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style 2. inexperienced More Definitions → |
| negotiable | 1. capable of being passed or negotiated 2. able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise More Definitions → |
| noteworthy | 1. worthy of attention More Definitions → |
| noncommercial | 1. not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises More Definitions → |
| nationalism | 1. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it 2. the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other More Definitions → |
| narrator | 1. someone who tells a story More Definitions → |
| nationalist | 1. one who loves and defends his or her country 2. an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government More Definitions → |
| nuclei | 1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 2. the positively charged dense center of an atom More Definitions → |
| neonatal | 1. relating to or affecting the infant during the first month after birth More Definitions → |
| nozzle | 1. a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged 2. informal terms for the nose More Definitions → |
| needy | 1. needy people collectively 2. poor enough to need help from others More Definitions → |
| nerd | 1. an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious 2. an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession More Definitions → |
| negligible | 1. so small as to be meaningless; insignificant 2. not worth considering More Definitions → |
| normative | 1. relating to or dealing with norms 2. pertaining to giving directives or rules More Definitions → |
| notary | 1. someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions More Definitions → |
| nitric | 1. of or containing nitrogen More Definitions → |
| nun | 1. a woman religious 2. a buoy resembling a cone More Definitions → |
| narrowed | 1. reduced in size as by squeezing together 2. made narrow; limited in breadth More Definitions → |
| notepad | 1. a pad of paper for keeping notes More Definitions → |
| navel | 1. a scar where the umbilical cord was attached 2. the center point or middle of something More Definitions → |
| neatly | 1. with neatness More Definitions → |
| nee | 1. (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman More Definitions → |
| nautilus | 1. a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power 2. cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells More Definitions → |
| nestle | 1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position 2. lie in a sheltered position More Definitions → |
| nineteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one 2. being one more than eighteen More Definitions → |
| novelist | 1. one who writes novels More Definitions → |
| newcomer | 1. any new participant in some activity 2. a recent arrival More Definitions → |
| nomad | 1. a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons More Definitions → |
| nomenclature | 1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
| nix | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. command against More Definitions → |
| nutshell | 1. the shell around the kernel of a nut More Definitions → |
| nemesis | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
| neuronal | 1. of or relating to neurons More Definitions → |
| naturalist | 1. an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms 2. a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology) More Definitions → |
| nurture | 1. help develop, help grow 2. look after a child until it is an adult More Definitions → |
| nada | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
| nebula | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
| nearer | 1. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance More Definitions → |
| necrosis | 1. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
| nestled | 1. drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection More Definitions → |
| neuron | 1. a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses More Definitions → |
| numeracy | 1. skill with numbers and mathematics More Definitions → |
| numb | 1. make numb or insensitive 2. lacking sensation More Definitions → |
| northland | 1. any region lying in or toward the north More Definitions → |
| narrowly | 1. in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions More Definitions → |
| nativity | 1. the event of being born More Definitions → |
| noodle | 1. a ribbonlike strip of pasta 2. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
| normalization | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
| neoprene | 1. a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products More Definitions → |
| newsflash | 1. a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story More Definitions → |
| neutrino | 1. an elementary, electrically neutral particle with a very small mass More Definitions → |
| nag | 1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault 2. an old or over-worked horse More Definitions → |
| nectar | 1. a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators 2. fruit juice especially when undiluted More Definitions → |
| niece | 1. a daughter of your brother or sister More Definitions → |
| nugget | 1. a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth More Definitions → |
| nostalgic | 1. unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons More Definitions → |
| narcotic | 1. of or relating to or designating narcotics 2. inducing stupor or narcosis More Definitions → |
| newmarket | 1. a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century More Definitions → |
| nonstop | 1. a flight made without intermediate stops between source and destination 2. (of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops More Definitions → |
| nocturnal | 1. belonging to or active during the night 2. of or relating to or occurring in the night More Definitions → |
| netting | 1. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave 2. creating nets More Definitions → |
| negligent | 1. characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern More Definitions → |
| newsstand | 1. a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold More Definitions → |
| nighttime | 1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside More Definitions → |
| naturalization | 1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature 2. the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship More Definitions → |
| napkin | 1. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing 2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement More Definitions → |
| newt | 1. small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia More Definitions → |
| narrowing | 1. an instance of becoming narrow 2. a decrease in width More Definitions → |
| neoplasm | 1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose More Definitions → |
| neutrality | 1. nonparticipation in a dispute or war 2. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement More Definitions → |
| nudge | 1. a slight push or shake 2. to push against gently More Definitions → |
| nitrous | 1. of or containing nitrogen More Definitions → |
| nightingale | 1. European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song More Definitions → |
| narration | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events More Definitions → |
| numerically | 1. in number; with regard to numbers More Definitions → |
| neurosurgery | 1. any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves) More Definitions → |
| nutritious | 1. of or providing nourishment More Definitions → |
| nth | 1. last or greatest in an indefinitely large series More Definitions → |
| nobility | 1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles 2. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct More Definitions → |
| noncompliance | 1. the failure to obey More Definitions → |
| nab | 1. tag the base runner to get him out 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
| naturist | 1. a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion More Definitions → |
| nook | 1. a sheltered and secluded place 2. an interior angle formed by two meeting walls More Definitions → |
| nonresident | 1. someone who does not live in a particular place 2. not living in a particular place or owned by permanent residents More Definitions → |
| nickelodeon | 1. a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin More Definitions → |
| nit | 1. a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source 2. egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing More Definitions → |
| nutmeg | 1. East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace 2. hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground More Definitions → |
| newsreader | 1. someone who reads out broadcast news bulletin More Definitions → |
| nonstick | 1. (of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles More Definitions → |
| neuropathy | 1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves More Definitions → |
| netball | 1. a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post More Definitions → |
| nephrology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders More Definitions → |
| noxious | 1. injurious to physical or mental health More Definitions → |
| nameless | 1. being or having an unknown or unnamed source More Definitions → |
| nineties | 1. the decade from 1890 to 1899 2. the decade from 1990 to 1999 More Definitions → |
| neurobiology | 1. the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| nance | 1. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
| needlepoint | 1. lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern 2. embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry More Definitions → |
| nymph | 1. (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden 2. a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly) More Definitions → |
| nimbus | 1. a dark grey cloud bearing rain 2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint More Definitions → |
| nog | 1. a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface 2. a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it More Definitions → |
| nomadic | 1. migratory More Definitions → |
| nutty | 1. having the flavor of nuts 2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
| neuromuscular | 1. affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue More Definitions → |
| negation | 1. a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement 2. the speech act of negating More Definitions → |
| noticeably | 1. in a noticeable manner More Definitions → |
| nigh | 1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances 2. being on the left side More Definitions → |
| negotiator | 1. someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) More Definitions → |
| nudism | 1. going without clothes as a social practice More Definitions → |
| navigable | 1. able to be sailed on or through safely More Definitions → |
| nutcracker | 1. a compound lever used to crack nuts open 2. any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects More Definitions → |
| niacin | 1. a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract More Definitions → |
| needlework | 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread 2. work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle More Definitions → |
| numerology | 1. the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs More Definitions → |
| normalize | 1. become normal or return to its normal state 2. make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard More Definitions → |
| nosed | 1. having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind More Definitions → |
| naproxen | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain More Definitions → |
| nappy | 1. (of hair) in small tight curls 2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement More Definitions → |
| numerator | 1. the dividend of a fraction More Definitions → |
| notoriously | 1. to a notorious degree More Definitions → |
| nervousness | 1. the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters 2. an uneasy psychological state More Definitions → |
| northward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees 2. moving toward the north More Definitions → |
| nonexistent | 1. not having existence or being or actuality More Definitions → |
| nonviolent | 1. achieved without bloodshed 2. abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence More Definitions → |
| neve | 1. the upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice More Definitions → |
| neurologic | 1. of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology More Definitions → |
| nightwear | 1. garments designed to be worn in bed More Definitions → |
| numbness | 1. partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction 2. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally More Definitions → |
| northbound | 1. moving toward the north More Definitions → |
| noes | 1. a negative More Definitions → |
| napalm | 1. gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers More Definitions → |
| nave | 1. the central area of a church More Definitions → |
| nuance | 1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude More Definitions → |
| nervously | 1. in an anxiously nervous manner 2. with nervous excitement More Definitions → |
| nob | 1. informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person More Definitions → |
| nitrite | 1. the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid) More Definitions → |
| nether | 1. lower 2. dwelling beneath the surface of the earth More Definitions → |
| nourishment | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of nourishing More Definitions → |
| nourish | 1. provide with nourishment 2. give nourishment to More Definitions → |
| necessitate | 1. require as useful, just, or proper 2. cause to be a concomitant More Definitions → |
| notional | 1. not based on fact; existing only in the imagination 2. not based on fact or investigation More Definitions → |
| numeral | 1. of or relating to or denoting numbers 2. a symbol used to represent a number More Definitions → |
| negate | 1. be in contradiction with 2. deny the truth of More Definitions → |
| nodding | 1. express or signify by nodding 2. lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation More Definitions → |
| nonpartisan | 1. a person who is nonpartisan 2. free from party affiliation or bias More Definitions → |
| neutralize | 1. make politically neutral and thus inoffensive 2. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of More Definitions → |
| neocon | 1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism More Definitions → |
| nagging | 1. bother persistently with trivial complaints 2. worry persistently More Definitions → |
| notched | 1. notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex 2. having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed More Definitions → |
| necked | 1. having a neck or having a neck especially as specified More Definitions → |
| neolithic | 1. of or relating to the most recent period of the Stone Age (following the mesolithic) More Definitions → |
| novella | 1. a short novel More Definitions → |
| nascent | 1. being born or beginning More Definitions → |
| nematode | 1. unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic More Definitions → |
| northerly | 1. oriented toward the north 2. coming from the north; used especially of wind More Definitions → |
| netted | 1. make as a net profit 2. yield as a net profit More Definitions → |
| neurotic | 1. characteristic of or affected by neurosis 2. affected with emotional disorder More Definitions → |
| nourishing | 1. of or providing nourishment More Definitions → |
| neuter | 1. remove the ovaries of 2. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to inanimate objects (neither masculine nor feminine) More Definitions → |
| negativity | 1. the character of the negative electric pole 2. characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands More Definitions → |
| newfound | 1. newly discovered More Definitions → |
| nucleoside | 1. a glycoside formed by partial hydrolysis of a nucleic acid More Definitions → |
| neem | 1. large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia More Definitions → |
| norepinephrine | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
| newscast | 1. a broadcast of news or commentary on the news More Definitions → |
| neckline | 1. the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck More Definitions → |
| naturalized | 1. introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation 2. planted so as to give an effect of wild growth More Definitions → |
| newsprint | 1. cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers More Definitions → |
| nominally | 1. in name only More Definitions → |
| nettle | 1. sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation 2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations More Definitions → |
| nonpublic | 1. not invested with or related to prominent position or status etc. More Definitions → |
| necromancer | 1. one who practices magic or sorcery 2. one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead More Definitions → |
| nonresidential | 1. not residential More Definitions → |
| nutritionist | 1. a specialist in the study of nutrition More Definitions → |
| nonproliferation | 1. the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons) More Definitions → |
| nitride | 1. a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal) More Definitions → |
| nucleon | 1. a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus More Definitions → |
| neb | 1. a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose 2. horny projecting mouth of a bird More Definitions → |
| neurotransmitter | 1. a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse More Definitions → |
| nimble | 1. moving quickly and lightly 2. mentally quick More Definitions → |
| neutralization | 1. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war 2. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water More Definitions → |
| normality | 1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning 2. (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter More Definitions → |
| nacho | 1. a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled More Definitions → |
| nontraditional | 1. not conforming to or in accord with tradition More Definitions → |
| neoplastic | 1. of or related to or having the properties of a neoplasm More Definitions → |
| nonverbal | 1. being other than verbal communication 2. lacking verbal skill More Definitions → |
| nocturne | 1. a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) More Definitions → |
| nonce | 1. the present occasion More Definitions → |
| neoclassical | 1. characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style More Definitions → |
| nanotube | 1. a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape More Definitions → |
| noose | 1. make a noose in or of 2. secure with a noose More Definitions → |
| nim | 1. game in which matchsticks are arranged in rows and players alternately remove one or more of them; in some versions the object is to take the last remaining matchstick on the table and in other versions the object is to avoid taking the last remaining matchstick on the table More Definitions → |
| nonprescription | 1. purchasable without a doctor's prescription More Definitions → |
| naturalistic | 1. representing what is real; not abstract or ideal More Definitions → |
| nonparametric | 1. not involving an estimation of the parameters of a statistic More Definitions → |
| newsworthy | 1. sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper More Definitions → |
| nonviolence | 1. peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate More Definitions → |
| needlessly | 1. without need More Definitions → |
| neurologist | 1. a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it More Definitions → |
| neuropsychological | 1. of or concerned with neuropsychology More Definitions → |
| narcissus | 1. bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters More Definitions → |
| namesake | 1. a person with the same name as another More Definitions → |
| neuroblastoma | 1. malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly More Definitions → |
| nadir | 1. an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything 2. the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
| naught | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. complete failure More Definitions → |
| nefarious | 1. extremely wicked More Definitions → |
| nanometer | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter More Definitions → |
| nonsensical | 1. so unreasonable as to invite derision 2. having no intelligible meaning More Definitions → |
| neuropsychology | 1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes More Definitions → |
| nothingness | 1. the state of nonexistence 2. empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk More Definitions → |
| naira | 1. the basic unit of money in Nigeria More Definitions → |
| notoriety | 1. the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality More Definitions → |
| nourished | 1. being provided with adequate nourishment More Definitions → |
| nailer | 1. a worker who attaches something by nailing it More Definitions → |
| neutrophil | 1. the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes More Definitions → |
| naturalism | 1. (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations 2. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description More Definitions → |
| nonspecific | 1. not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides More Definitions → |
| nightfall | 1. the time of day immediately following sunset More Definitions → |
| nary | 1. (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never a' More Definitions → |
| nutter | 1. a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad More Definitions → |
| nonstandard | 1. not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community 2. varying from or not adhering to a standard More Definitions → |
| nameplate | 1. a plate bearing a name More Definitions → |
| neurophysiology | 1. the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| nighthawk | 1. a person who likes to be active late at night 2. mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker More Definitions → |
| noninvasive | 1. relating to a technique that does not involve puncturing the skin or entering a body cavity More Definitions → |
| neutered | 1. having testicles or ovaries removed More Definitions → |
| nightshade | 1. any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit More Definitions → |
| naturopathy | 1. a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process More Definitions → |
| numbing | 1. causing numbness or insensitivity More Definitions → |
| nitrile | 1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN More Definitions → |
| necktie | 1. neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front More Definitions → |
| nibble | 1. bite off very small pieces 2. bite gently More Definitions → |
| narcissism | 1. an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself More Definitions → |
| nonmetallic | 1. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal More Definitions → |
| netiquette | 1. Etiquette practiced or advocated in electronic communication over a computer network. More Definitions → |
| narcissistic | 1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance More Definitions → |
| nonconforming | 1. not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion More Definitions → |
| nett | 1. catch with a net 2. remaining after all deductions More Definitions → |
| nephropathy | 1. a disease affecting the kidneys More Definitions → |
| nebulae | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
| nicad | 1. a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use More Definitions → |
| nonnegative | 1. either positive or zero More Definitions → |
| neodymium | 1. a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium More Definitions → |
| neoplasia | 1. the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor More Definitions → |
| needful | 1. necessary for relief or supply More Definitions → |
| neuralgia | 1. acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves More Definitions → |
| ngultrum | 1. the basic unit of money in Bhutan More Definitions → |
| nitroglycerin | 1. a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat) More Definitions → |
| notifiable | 1. requiring that official notification be given More Definitions → |
| nutritionally | 1. with regard to nutrition More Definitions → |
| nonfatal | 1. not bringing death More Definitions → |
| nihilism | 1. a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake 2. the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal More Definitions → |
| nevermore | 1. at no time hereafter More Definitions → |
| napping | 1. take a siesta 2. not prepared or vigilant More Definitions → |
| neurosis | 1. a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction More Definitions → |
| nobleman | 1. a titled peer of the realm More Definitions → |
| narcolepsy | 1. a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep More Definitions → |
| neutralized | 1. made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics More Definitions → |
| nebulizer | 1. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist More Definitions → |
| nodule | 1. a small node 2. small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant More Definitions → |
| neophyte | 1. a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
| nationalistic | 1. fanatically patriotic 2. devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others More Definitions → |
| narc | 1. a lawman concerned with narcotics violations More Definitions → |
| normalcy | 1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning 2. expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common More Definitions → |
| nifedipine | 1. calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks More Definitions → |
| nabbed | 1. tag the base runner to get him out 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
| normalisation | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
| nutritive | 1. of or providing nourishment More Definitions → |
| novation | 1. (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party More Definitions → |
| needlecraft | 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread 2. work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle More Definitions → |
| naloxone | 1. a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine More Definitions → |
| nakedness | 1. the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
| nonsteroidal | 1. not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones 2. an organic compound that does no contain a steroid More Definitions → |
| neoliberal | 1. a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism 2. having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values More Definitions → |
| natty | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
| neuroendocrine | 1. of or relating to the nervous and endocrine systems (especially as they function together) More Definitions → |
| nonproprietary | 1. not protected by trademark or patent or copyright More Definitions → |
| neigh | 1. the characteristic sounds made by a horse 2. make a characteristic sound, of a horse More Definitions → |
| naturism | 1. going without clothes as a social practice More Definitions → |
| naphthalene | 1. a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs More Definitions → |
| nonpayment | 1. act of failing to meet a financial obligation 2. loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid More Definitions → |
| newness | 1. the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness More Definitions → |
| nonhuman | 1. not human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings More Definitions → |
| nonfat | 1. without fat or fat solids More Definitions → |
| nullify | 1. declare invalid 2. show to be invalid More Definitions → |
| nursed | 1. (of an infant) breast-fed More Definitions → |
| neutropenia | 1. leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte) More Definitions → |
| neanderthal | 1. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
| nightgown | 1. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women More Definitions → |
| nought | 1. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number More Definitions → |
| nontoxic | 1. not producing or resulting from poison 2. safe to eat More Definitions → |
| nostril | 1. either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose More Definitions → |
| newsagent | 1. someone who sells newspapers More Definitions → |
| nestling | 1. young bird not yet fledged 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
| neonate | 1. a baby from birth to four weeks More Definitions → |
| novae | 1. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process More Definitions → |
| northernmost | 1. situated farthest north More Definitions → |
| nebulous | 1. of or relating to or resembling a nebula 2. lacking definite form or limits More Definitions → |
| naphtha | 1. any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures; used chiefly as solvents More Definitions → |
| nastiest | 1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious 2. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent More Definitions → |
| natriuretic | 1. of or relating to natriuresis More Definitions → |
| nosocomial | 1. taking place or originating in a hospital More Definitions → |
| nebuchadnezzar | 1. a very large wine bottle holding the equivalent of 20 normal bottles of wine; used especially for display More Definitions → |
| narcissist | 1. someone in love with themselves More Definitions → |
| nonmember | 1. a person who is not a member More Definitions → |
| necrotic | 1. relating to or affected by necrosis More Definitions → |
| neonatology | 1. that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates More Definitions → |
| nosy | 1. offensively curious or inquisitive More Definitions → |
| newlywed | 1. someone recently married More Definitions → |
| nipper | 1. a young person of either sex 2. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods More Definitions → |
| nephritis | 1. an inflammation of the kidney More Definitions → |
| nookie | 1. slang for sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
| niobium | 1. a soft grey ductile metallic element used in alloys; occurs in niobite; formerly called columbium More Definitions → |
| nub | 1. a small lump or protuberance 2. a small piece More Definitions → |
| noisily | 1. with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound More Definitions → |
| nuclease | 1. general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units More Definitions → |
| nonesuch | 1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal More Definitions → |
| nothings | 1. inconsequential conversation More Definitions → |
| nucleoplasm | 1. the protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell More Definitions → |
| nigella | 1. any plant of the genus Nigella More Definitions → |
| nosebleed | 1. bleeding from the nose More Definitions → |
| nape | 1. the back side of the neck More Definitions → |
| neomycin | 1. an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery More Definitions → |
| nightmarish | 1. extremely alarming More Definitions → |
| nepotism | 1. favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) More Definitions → |
| nonvolatile | 1. not volatilizing readily More Definitions → |
| naively | 1. in a naive manner More Definitions → |
| nominative | 1. serving as or indicating the subject of a verb and words identified with the subject of a copular verb 2. the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb More Definitions → |
| noggin | 1. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
| nitrocellulose | 1. a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives More Definitions → |
| nectarine | 1. variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh 2. a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin More Definitions → |
| newsreel | 1. a short film and commentary about current events More Definitions → |
| nodular | 1. relating to or characterized by or having nodules 2. having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules More Definitions → |
| neurosurgeon | 1. someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain) More Definitions → |
| neuropsychiatric | 1. of or relating to neuropsychiatry More Definitions → |
| nuptial | 1. of or relating to a wedding More Definitions → |
| neckwear | 1. articles of clothing worn about the neck More Definitions → |
| nuthatch | 1. any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects More Definitions → |
| nunnery | 1. the convent of a community of nuns More Definitions → |
| nonfinancial | 1. not involving financial matters More Definitions → |
| naltrexone | 1. an oral antagonist against the action of opiates More Definitions → |
| neutering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
| negligently | 1. in a negligent manner More Definitions → |
| nester | 1. someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it 2. a bird that has built (or is building) a nest More Definitions → |
| noninstitutionalized | 1. not committed to an institution More Definitions → |
| necropolis | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
| nightie | 1. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women More Definitions → |
| nearness | 1. the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance More Definitions → |
| noradrenaline | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
| nasopharyngeal | 1. of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx More Definitions → |
| noma | 1. acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children More Definitions → |
| neurofibromatosis | 1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities More Definitions → |
| nubile | 1. of girls or women who are eligible to marry More Definitions → |
| nihil | 1. (Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ) More Definitions → |
| numismatics | 1. the collection and study of money (and coins in particular) More Definitions → |
| narrate | 1. provide commentary for a film, for example 2. narrate or give a detailed account of More Definitions → |
| nullified | 1. declare invalid 2. show to be invalid More Definitions → |
| neoliberalism | 1. a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth More Definitions → |
| northwards | 1. in a northern direction More Definitions → |
| nauseous | 1. causing or able to cause nausea 2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit More Definitions → |
| neatness | 1. the state of being neat and smart and trim 2. the trait of being neat and orderly More Definitions → |
| neurogenic | 1. arising in or stimulated by nerve tissues More Definitions → |
| nanosecond | 1. one billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond More Definitions → |
| noiseless | 1. making no sound More Definitions → |
| neuroanatomy | 1. the anatomy of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| nisi | 1. not final or absolute More Definitions → |
| neoconservative | 1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism More Definitions → |
| noncompetitive | 1. not involving competition or competitiveness More Definitions → |
| nosh | 1. eat a snack; eat lightly 2. (Yiddish) a snack or light meal More Definitions → |
| nondescript | 1. a person who is not easily classified and not very interesting 2. lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting More Definitions → |
| nystagmus | 1. involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders More Definitions → |
| nationhood | 1. the state of being a nation More Definitions → |
| nosey | 1. offensively curious or inquisitive More Definitions → |
| necropsy | 1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease More Definitions → |
| northeasterly | 1. coming from the northeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the northeast More Definitions → |
| nationalization | 1. the action of forming or becoming a nation 2. the action of rendering national in character More Definitions → |
| northwesterly | 1. coming from the northwest 2. situated in or oriented toward the northwest More Definitions → |
| nullification | 1. the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress 2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something More Definitions → |
| nock | 1. make small marks into the surface of More Definitions → |
| nystatin | 1. an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes More Definitions → |
| nonuniform | 1. not homogeneous More Definitions → |
| nates | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
| nandrolone | 1. an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis More Definitions → |
| nonexempt | 1. (of goods or funds) subject to taxation 2. (of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability More Definitions → |
| nonunion | 1. not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union More Definitions → |
| nipped | 1. squeeze tightly between the fingers 2. give a small sharp bite to More Definitions → |
| neuropsychiatry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| nucleolus | 1. a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis More Definitions → |
| nobly | 1. in a noble manner More Definitions → |
| naturalness | 1. the quality of being natural or based on natural principles 2. the quality of innocent naivete More Definitions → |
| noonday | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
| nominator | 1. someone who proposes a candidate for appointment or election More Definitions → |
| nanna | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
| nortriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs More Definitions → |
| nuptials | 1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed More Definitions → |
| nihilistic | 1. of or relating to nihilism More Definitions → |
| neuroma | 1. any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system More Definitions → |
| nipping | 1. squeeze tightly between the fingers 2. give a small sharp bite to More Definitions → |
| nisus | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal More Definitions → |
| neighborly | 1. exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor More Definitions → |
| nastiness | 1. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse 2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty More Definitions → |
| novena | 1. a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days More Definitions → |
| nutting | 1. gather nuts More Definitions → |
| nostrum | 1. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists 2. patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable More Definitions → |
| nightcap | 1. an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic 2. a cloth cap worn in bed More Definitions → |
| neurotoxic | 1. poisonous to nerves or nerve cells More Definitions → |
| narwhal | 1. small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk More Definitions → |
| nonessential | 1. anything that is not essential 2. not of prime or central importance More Definitions → |
| nullity | 1. the state of nonexistence 2. something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity) More Definitions → |
| nitrification | 1. the chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted for another group in an organic compound) 2. the oxidation of ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrates and nitrites by soil bacteria (making nitrogen available to plants) More Definitions → |
| neurophysiological | 1. of or concerned with neurophysiology More Definitions → |
| naan | 1. leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop More Definitions → |
| noncurrent | 1. not current or belonging to the present time More Definitions → |
| neuritis | 1. inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function More Definitions → |
| nonsurgical | 1. not surgical More Definitions → |
| nauseating | 1. causing or able to cause nausea More Definitions → |
| nymphet | 1. a sexually attractive young woman More Definitions → |
| nilpotent | 1. equal to zero when raised to a certain power More Definitions → |
| nephrectomy | 1. surgical removal of a kidney More Definitions → |
| neuroleptic | 1. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired More Definitions → |
| newsman | 1. a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories More Definitions → |
| nonconformity | 1. lack of harmony or correspondence 2. a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs More Definitions → |
| nonstructural | 1. not structural More Definitions → |
| namer | 1. a person who gives a name or names More Definitions → |
| nonnative | 1. not being or composed of aborigines 2. of persons born in another area or country than that lived in More Definitions → |
| neurobiological | 1. of or relating to the biological study of the nervous system 2. with respect to neurobiology More Definitions → |
| neurogenesis | 1. the development of nerve tissues More Definitions → |
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