adynamia | (noun) lack of strength or vigor (especially from illness) | - |
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aerodynamics | (noun) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow | Synonyms: aeromechanics |
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anamnesis | (noun) the ability to recall past occurrences | Synonyms: recollection, remembrance |
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(noun) the case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient | Synonyms: medical history, medical record |
anamorphism | (noun) a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner | Synonyms: anamorphosis |
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(noun) metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals | - |
(noun) the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes | Synonyms: anamorphosis |
anamorphosis | (noun) a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner | Synonyms: anamorphism |
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(noun) the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes | Synonyms: anamorphism |
astrodynamics | (noun) the branch of astronomy that studies the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space | - |
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aztreonam | (noun) an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects | Synonyms: Azactam |
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biodynamics | (noun) the branch of biology dealing with energy or the activity of living organisms. | - |
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byname | (noun) a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | Synonyms: cognomen, moniker, nickname, sobriquet, soubriquet |
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cinnamene | (noun) a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene | Synonyms: phenylethylene, styrene, vinylbenzene |
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cinnamon | (noun) spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground | - |
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(noun) tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon | Synonyms: Ceylon cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
(noun) aromatic bark used as a spice | Synonyms: cinnamon bark |
cyanamid | (noun) a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts) | Synonyms: cyanamide |
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cyanamide | (noun) a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts) | Synonyms: cyanamid |
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(noun) a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds | Synonyms: calcium-cyanamide |
dynamic | (noun) an efficient incentive | Synonyms: moral force |
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dynamics | (noun) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies | Synonyms: kinetics |
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dynamism | (noun) the activeness of an energetic personality | Synonyms: oomph, pizzaz, pizzazz, zing |
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(noun) active strength of body or mind | Synonyms: heartiness, vigor, vigour |
(noun) any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy | - |
dynamite | (noun) an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp | - |
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dynamiter | (noun) a person who uses dynamite in a revolutionary cause | Synonyms: dynamitist |
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dynamitist | (noun) a person who uses dynamite in a revolutionary cause | Synonyms: dynamiter |
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dynamo | (noun) generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature | - |
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dynamometer | (noun) measuring instrument designed to measure power | Synonyms: ergometer |
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electrodynamometer | (noun) measuring instrument that uses the interaction of the magnetic fields of two coils to measure current or voltage or power | - |
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enamel | (noun) any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze | - |
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(noun) a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish | - |
(noun) hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth | Synonyms: tooth enamel |
(noun) a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection | - |
enamelware | (noun) cooking utensil of enameled iron | - |
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enamine | (noun) an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- | - |
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enamoredness | (noun) a feeling of love or fondness | Synonyms: amorousness |
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ethanamide | (noun) a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds | Synonyms: acetamide |
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filename | (noun) (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file | Synonyms: computer file name, computer filename, file name |
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forename | (noun) the name that precedes the surname | Synonyms: first name, given name |
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funambulism | (noun) walking on a tightrope or slack rope | Synonyms: tightrope walking |
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funambulist | (noun) an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope | Synonyms: tightrope walker |
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hemodynamics | (noun) the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved | - |
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hydrodynamics | (noun) study of fluids in motion | Synonyms: hydrokinetics |
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inamorata | (noun) a woman with whom you are in love or have an intimate relationship | - |
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inamorato | (noun) a man with whom you are in love or have an intimate relationship | - |
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kanamycin | (noun) antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections | Synonyms: Kantrex |
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magnetohydrodynamics | (noun) the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal) | - |
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meclofenamate | (noun) a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis | Synonyms: meclofenamate sodium, Meclomen |
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methenamine | (noun) antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections | Synonyms: Mandelamine, Urex |
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name | (noun) by the sanction or authority of | - |
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(noun) a language unit by which a person or thing is known | - |
(noun) a defamatory or abusive word or phrase | Synonyms: epithet |
(noun) family based on male descent | Synonyms: gens |
(noun) a well-known or notable person | Synonyms: figure, public figure |
(noun) a person's reputation | - |
nameko | (noun) one of the most important fungi cultivated in Japan | Synonyms: Pholiota nameko, viscid mushroom |
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namelessness | (noun) the state of being anonymous | Synonyms: anonymity |
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nameplate | (noun) a plate bearing a name | - |
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namer | (noun) a person who gives a name or names | - |
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names | (noun) verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument | Synonyms: name calling |
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namesake | (noun) a person with the same name as another | - |
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naming | (noun) the act of putting a person into a non-elective position | Synonyms: appointment, assignment, designation |
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(noun) the verbal act of naming | - |
nammad | (noun) an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt | Synonyms: numdah, numdah rug |
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nickname | (noun) a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | Synonyms: byname, cognomen, moniker, sobriquet, soubriquet |
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(noun) a descriptive name for a place or thing | - |
ornament | (noun) something used to beautify | Synonyms: decoration, ornamentation |
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ornamental | (noun) any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value | - |
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ornamentalism | (noun) the practice of ornamental display | - |
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ornamentalist | (noun) someone who decorates | Synonyms: decorator |
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ornamentation | (noun) the act of adding extraneous decorations to something | Synonyms: embellishment |
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(noun) something used to beautify | Synonyms: decoration, ornament |
(noun) the state of being ornamented | - |
panamica | (noun) low stingless nettle of Central and South America having velvety brownish-green toothed leaves and clusters of small green flowers | Synonyms: friendship plant, panamiga, Pilea involucrata |
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panamiga | (noun) low stingless nettle of Central and South America having velvety brownish-green toothed leaves and clusters of small green flowers | Synonyms: friendship plant, panamica, Pilea involucrata |
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propanamide | (noun) the amide of propionic acid (C2H5CONH2) | Synonyms: proprionamide |
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proprionamide | (noun) the amide of propionic acid (C2H5CONH2) | Synonyms: propanamide |
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psychodynamics | (noun) the branch of social psychology that deals with the processes and emotions that determine psychology and motivation | - |
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(noun) the interrelation of conscious and unconscious processes and emotions that determine personality and motivation | - |
somnambulation | (noun) walking by a person who is asleep | Synonyms: noctambulation, noctambulism, sleepwalking, somnambulism |
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somnambulism | (noun) walking by a person who is asleep | Synonyms: noctambulation, noctambulism, sleepwalking, somnambulation |
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somnambulist | (noun) someone who walks about in their sleep | Synonyms: noctambulist, sleepwalker |
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sulfonamide | (noun) antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA | Synonyms: sulfa, sulfa drug, sulpha |
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surname | (noun) the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name) | Synonyms: cognomen, family name, last name |
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thermodynamics | (noun) the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy | - |
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tinamou | (noun) heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds | Synonyms: partridge |
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tournament | (noun) a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | Synonyms: tourney |
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(noun) a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize | - |
tsunami | (noun) a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption | - |
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unambiguity | (noun) clarity achieved by the avoidance of ambiguity | Synonyms: unequivocalness |
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