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1318 Words That Contain EP

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epipelon (noun) cyanobacteria and eukaryotic algae that live on or in association with fine-grained substrata.
epiphany (noun) a divine manifestation
epiphenomenon (noun) a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon
epiphonema (noun) a sentence that is an exclamation, a general or striking comment, or a succinct summary of what has previously been said.
epiphora (noun) repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. Synonyms: epistrophe
epiphyllum (noun) any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers Synonyms: orchid cactus
epiphyseal (adjective) relating to the epiphysis of a bone Synonyms: epiphysial
epiphysial (adjective) relating to the epiphysis of a bone Synonyms: epiphyseal
epiphysis (noun) the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
(noun) a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin Synonyms: epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland
epiphyte (noun) plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it Synonyms: aerophyte, air plant, epiphytic plant
epiphytic (adjective) of or relating to epiphytes
epiphytotic (adjective) (of plants) epidemic among plants of a single kind especially over a wide area
epiplexis (noun) a rhetorical device in which the speaker reproaches the audience in order to incite or convince them
epipsammon (noun) Microscopic flora and fauna found on the surface of and/or attached to sand grains.
episcia (noun) any plant of the genus Episcia; usually creeping and stoloniferous and of cascading habit; grown for their colorful foliage and flowers
episcleritis (noun) inflammation of the sclera of the eye
episcopacy (noun) the collective body of bishops Synonyms: episcopate
episcopal (adjective) denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops Synonyms: pontifical
episcopate (noun) the office and dignity of a bishop Synonyms: bishopry
(noun) the collective body of bishops Synonyms: episcopacy
(noun) the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop Synonyms: bishopric, diocese
(noun) the term of office of a bishop
episiotomy (noun) surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
episode (noun) film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie Synonyms: sequence
(noun) a part of a broadcast serial Synonyms: installment, instalment
(noun) a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series
(noun) a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
episodic (adjective) of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes
(adjective) limited in duration to a single episode
(adjective) occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals Synonyms: occasional
episodically (adverb) in an episodic manner
episodicity (noun) The quality of being sporadic, happening infrequently and irregularly.
episome (noun) DNA that is not incorporated into the genome but is replicated together with the genome (especially in bacterial cells)
epispadias (noun) a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis
episperm (noun) protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants Synonyms: seed coat, testa
epistasis (noun) the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene Synonyms: hypostasis
epistaxis (noun) bleeding from the nose Synonyms: nosebleed
episteme (noun) the body of ideas that determine the knowledge that is intellectually certain at any particular time
epistemic (adjective) of or relating to epistemology Synonyms: epistemological
epistemological (adjective) of or relating to epistemology Synonyms: epistemic
epistemologist (noun) a specialist in epistemology
epistemology (noun) the philosophical theory of knowledge
epistle (noun) a specially long, formal letter
epistolary (adjective) written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence Synonyms: epistolatory
epistolatory (adjective) written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence Synonyms: epistolary
epistrophe (noun) repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. Synonyms: epiphora
epitaph (noun) an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
(noun) a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
epitaxy (noun) growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate
epithalamium (noun) an ode honoring a bride and bridegroom
epithelial (adjective) of or belonging to the epithelium Synonyms: epithelioid
epithelioid (adjective) of or belonging to the epithelium Synonyms: epithelial
epithelioma (noun) a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue
epithelium (noun) membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body Synonyms: epithelial tissue
epithet (noun) descriptive word or phrase
(noun) a defamatory or abusive word or phrase Synonyms: name
epitome (noun) a standard or typical example Synonyms: image, paradigm, prototype
(noun) a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
epitomise (verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of Synonyms: epitomize, typify
epitomize (verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of Synonyms: epitomise, typify
epitope (noun) the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself Synonyms: antigenic determinant, determinant
epixylon (noun) organisms that are attached to submerged wood surfaces in aquatic ecosystems.
epizoan (adjective) of or relating to epizoa Synonyms: ectozoan
(noun) any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Synonyms: ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoon
epizoic (adjective) living or growing on the exterior surface of an animal usually as a parasite
epizoon (noun) any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Synonyms: ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoan
epizootic (adjective) (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
epoch (noun) a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event Synonyms: era
(noun) a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages
(noun) (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded Synonyms: date of reference
epochal (adjective) highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era Synonyms: epoch-making
eponym (noun) the name derived from a person (real or imaginary)
(noun) the person for whom something is named
eponymic (adjective) being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym Synonyms: eponymous
eponymous (adjective) being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym Synonyms: eponymic
eponymy (noun) the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person
epos (noun) a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds Synonyms: epic, epic poem, heroic poem
(noun) a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme
epoxy (noun) a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates Synonyms: epoxy glue, epoxy resin
(verb) glue with epoxy
epsilon (noun) the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet
eptatretus (noun) a fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus
etanercept (noun) a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Synonyms: Enbrel
except (verb) prevent from being included or considered or accepted Synonyms: exclude, leave off, leave out, omit, take out
(verb) object to Synonyms: demur
exception (noun) a deliberate act of omission Synonyms: elision, exclusion
(noun) an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
(noun) grounds for adverse criticism
exceptionable (adjective) liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to Synonyms: objectionable
exceptional (adjective) deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
(adjective) far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree Synonyms: exceeding, olympian, prodigious, surpassing
(adjective) surpassing what is common or usual or expected Synonyms: especial, particular, special
exceptionally (adverb) to an exceptional degree
exteroception (noun) sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body
exteroceptive (adjective) of or relating to exteroception
exteroceptor (noun) any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body
eyepatch (noun) a protective cloth covering for an injured eye Synonyms: patch
eyepiece (noun) combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments Synonyms: ocular
facepalm (noun) the act of putting your hand to cover your face to show disappointment or despair
faceplate (noun) a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)
fibrinopeptide (noun) peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
fireplace (noun) an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built Synonyms: hearth, open fireplace
fireplug (noun) an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire Synonyms: fire hydrant, plug
firepower (noun) (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target
fireproof (adjective) impervious to damage by fire
(verb) make resistant to fire
fivepence (noun) a coin worth five cents
flameproof (adjective) resistant to catching fire Synonyms: flame-retardant
flunitrazepam (noun) a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia Synonyms: Rohypnol
flurazepam (noun) tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia Synonyms: Dalmane, flurazepam hydrochloride
footstep (noun) the act of taking a step in walking
(noun) the sound of a step of someone walking Synonyms: footfall, step
(noun) the distance covered by a step Synonyms: pace, step, stride
forceps (noun) an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
forepart (noun) the side that is forward or prominent Synonyms: front, front end
forepaw (noun) front paw; analogous to the human hand
foreperson (noun) the presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf
foreplay (noun) mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse Synonyms: arousal, stimulation
freeperson (noun) a person who is not a serf or a slave
fringepod (noun) annual herb having pinnatifid basal leaves and slender racemes of small white flowers followed by one-seeded winged silicles Synonyms: lacepod
gamekeeper (noun) a person employed to take care of game and wildlife Synonyms: game warden
gatekeeper (noun) someone who guards an entrance Synonyms: door guard, doorkeeper, doorman, hall porter, ostiary, porter
(noun) someone who controls access to something
gatepost (noun) either of two posts that bound a gate
ginep (noun) tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp Synonyms: genip, honey berry, mamoncillo, Melicocca bijuga, Melicocca bijugatus, Spanish lime, Spanish lime tree
glomerulonephritis (noun) nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema

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