actinomorphic | (adjective) capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis | Synonyms: actinomorphous |
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actinomorphous | (adjective) capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis | Synonyms: actinomorphic |
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allelomorph | (noun) (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character | Synonyms: allele |
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allelomorphic | (adjective) of or relating to alleles | Synonyms: allelic |
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allomorph | (noun) a variant phonological representation of a morpheme | - |
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(noun) any of several different crystalline forms of the same chemical compound | - |
allomorphic | (adjective) pertaining to allomorphs | - |
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amora | (noun) one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments | - |
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amoralism | (noun) the doctrine that moral distinctions are invalid | - |
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amoralist | (noun) someone who adheres to the doctrine that ordinary moral distinctions are invalid | - |
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amorality | (noun) the quality of being amoral | - |
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amorally | (adverb) without regard for morality | Synonyms: immorally |
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amorist | (noun) one dedicated to love and lovemaking especially one who writes about love | - |
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amoristic | (adjective) of or pertaining to romantic love | - |
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amorous | (adjective) inclined toward or displaying love | Synonyms: amative |
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(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | Synonyms: amatory, romantic |
amorously | (adverb) in an amorous manner | - |
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amorousness | (noun) a feeling of love or fondness | Synonyms: enamoredness |
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(noun) the arousal of feelings of sexual desire | Synonyms: amativeness, eroticism, erotism, sexiness |
amorpha | (noun) any plant of the genus Amorpha having odd-pinnate leaves and purplish spicate flowers | - |
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amorphophallus | (noun) any plant of the genus Amorphophallus | - |
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amorphous | (adjective) lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies | Synonyms: unstructured |
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(adjective) without real or apparent crystalline form | Synonyms: uncrystallised, uncrystallized |
(adjective) unclear because vague or badly organized | - |
(adjective) having no definite form or distinct shape | Synonyms: formless, shapeless |
(adjective) (of a group of people or an organization) unorganized or unfocused | - |
amort | (adjective) utterly cast down | - |
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amortisation | (noun) payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers | Synonyms: amortization |
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(noun) the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years | Synonyms: amortization |
amortise | (verb) liquidate gradually | Synonyms: amortize |
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amortization | (noun) payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers | Synonyms: amortisation |
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(noun) the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years | Synonyms: amortisation |
amortize | (verb) liquidate gradually | Synonyms: amortise |
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anamorphic | (adjective) pertaining to a kind of distorting optical system | - |
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(adjective) pertaining to gradual evolution from one type of organism to another | - |
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 |
antemortem | (adjective) preceding death | - |
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anthropomorphic | (adjective) suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things | Synonyms: anthropomorphous, humanlike |
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anthropomorphise | (verb) ascribe human features to something | Synonyms: anthropomorphize |
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anthropomorphism | (noun) the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits | Synonyms: theanthropism |
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anthropomorphize | (verb) ascribe human features to something | Synonyms: anthropomorphise |
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anthropomorphous | (adjective) suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things | Synonyms: anthropomorphic, humanlike |
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antitumor | (adjective) used in the treatment of cancer | Synonyms: anticancer, antineoplastic, antitumour |
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anymore | (adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative | Synonyms: any longer |
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apishamore | (noun) a saddle blanket made of buffalo hide | - |
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apomorphine | (noun) a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative | - |
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armor | (noun) tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant | Synonyms: armour |
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(noun) protective covering made of metal and used in combat | Synonyms: armour |
(noun) a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles | Synonyms: armour |
(verb) equip with armor | Synonyms: armour |
armored | (adjective) protected by armor (used of persons or things military) | Synonyms: armoured |
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(adjective) used of animals; provided with protective covering | Synonyms: armoured |
(adjective) equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior | Synonyms: panoplied |
armorer | (noun) a manufacturer of firearms | Synonyms: armourer |
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(noun) an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc. | Synonyms: armourer, artificer |
(noun) a worker skilled in making armor or arms | Synonyms: armourer |
armorial | (adjective) of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms | - |
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armory | (noun) a place where arms are manufactured | Synonyms: armoury, arsenal |
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(noun) a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms | Synonyms: armoury, arsenal |
(noun) all the weapons and equipment that a country has | Synonyms: armoury, arsenal |
(noun) a collection of resources | Synonyms: armoury, inventory |
atmoradiograph | (noun) a device which measures the frequency of occurrence of atmospherics. | - |
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balmoral | (noun) a sturdy laced walking shoe | - |
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bimorphemic | (adjective) consisting of two morphemes | - |
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chemoreceptive | (adjective) of or relating to chemoreceptors | - |
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chemoreceptor | (noun) a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli | - |
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clamor | (noun) loud and persistent outcry from many people | Synonyms: clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry |
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(noun) a loud harsh or strident noise | Synonyms: blare, blaring, cacophony, din |
(verb) utter or proclaim insistently and noisily | Synonyms: clamour |
(verb) make loud demands | Synonyms: clamour |
(verb) compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring | - |
clamoring | (noun) loud and persistent outcry from many people | Synonyms: clamor, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry |
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clamorous | (adjective) conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry | Synonyms: blatant, clamant, strident, vociferous |
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clamorously | (adverb) in manner that attracts attention | Synonyms: loudly, obstreperously |
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claymore | (noun) an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy | Synonyms: claymore mine |
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(noun) a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders | - |
commemorate | (verb) call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony | Synonyms: remember |
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(verb) be or provide a memorial to a person or an event | Synonyms: immortalise, immortalize, memorialise, memorialize |
(verb) celebrate by some ceremony or observation | Synonyms: mark |
commemorating | (adjective) intended as a commemoration | Synonyms: commemorative |
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commemoration | (noun) a recognition of meritorious service | Synonyms: memorial, remembrance |
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(noun) a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something | Synonyms: memorialisation, memorialization |
commemorative | (adjective) intended as a commemoration | Synonyms: commemorating |
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(noun) an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person | - |
cormorant | (noun) large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish | Synonyms: Phalacrocorax carbo |
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cromorne | (noun) a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn) | Synonyms: crumhorn, krummhorn |
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demoralisation | (noun) destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy | Synonyms: demoralization |
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(noun) depression resulting from an undermining of your morale | Synonyms: demoralization |
(noun) a state of disorder and confusion | Synonyms: demoralization |
demoralise | (verb) lower someone's spirits; make downhearted | Synonyms: cast down, deject, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down |
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(verb) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | Synonyms: corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate |
demoralised | (adjective) made less hopeful or enthusiastic | Synonyms: demoralized, discouraged, disheartened |
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demoralising | (adjective) destructive of morale and self-reliance | Synonyms: demoralizing, disheartening, dispiriting |
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demoralization | (noun) destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy | Synonyms: demoralisation |
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(noun) depression resulting from an undermining of your morale | Synonyms: demoralisation |
(noun) a state of disorder and confusion | Synonyms: demoralisation |
demoralize | (verb) confuse or put into disorder | - |
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(verb) lower someone's spirits; make downhearted | Synonyms: cast down, deject, demoralise, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down |
(verb) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | Synonyms: corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate |
demoralized | (adjective) made less hopeful or enthusiastic | Synonyms: demoralised, discouraged, disheartened |
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demoralizing | (adjective) destructive of morale and self-reliance | Synonyms: demoralising, disheartening, dispiriting |
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diacetylmorphine | (noun) a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush | Synonyms: heroin |
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dimorphic | (adjective) occurring or existing in two different forms | Synonyms: dimorphous |
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dimorphism | (noun) (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) | - |
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(noun) (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms | - |
dimorphous | (adjective) occurring or existing in two different forms | Synonyms: dimorphic |
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ectomorph | (noun) a person with a thin body | - |
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ectomorphic | (adjective) having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs | - |
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ectomorphy | (noun) slender, weak, and lightweight | Synonyms: asthenic type |
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enamor | (verb) attract; cause to be enamored | Synonyms: becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance |
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enamored | (adjective) marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness | Synonyms: in love, infatuated, potty, smitten, soft on, taken with |
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enamoredness | (noun) a feeling of love or fondness | Synonyms: amorousness |
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enantiomorph | (noun) either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical | Synonyms: enantiomer |
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enantiomorphism | (noun) the relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another | Synonyms: mirror-image relation |
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endomorph | (noun) a heavy person with a soft and rounded body | - |
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endomorphic | (adjective) having a squat and fleshy build | Synonyms: pyknic |
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endomorphy | (noun) round, fat, and heavy | Synonyms: pyknic type |
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epimorphic | (adjective) characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages | - |
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evermore | (adverb) for a limitless time | Synonyms: eternally, everlastingly, forever |
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(adverb) at any future time; in the future | Synonyms: forevermore |
femoral | (adjective) of or relating to or near the femur or thigh | - |
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femoris | (noun) the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee | Synonyms: femur, thighbone |
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forevermore | (adverb) at any future time; in the future | Synonyms: evermore |
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furthermore | (adverb) denoting additional information | Synonyms: in addition, moreover, what is more |
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geomorphologic | (adjective) pertaining to geological structure | Synonyms: geomorphological, morphologic, morphological, structural |
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geomorphological | (adjective) pertaining to geological structure | Synonyms: geomorphologic, morphologic, morphological, structural |
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geomorphology | (noun) the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms | Synonyms: morphology |
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glamor | (noun) alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) | Synonyms: glamour |
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glamorisation | (noun) the act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way) | Synonyms: glamorization, glamourisation, glamourization |
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glamorise | (verb) make glamorous and attractive | Synonyms: glamorize, glamourise, glamourize |
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glamorization | (noun) the act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way) | Synonyms: glamorisation, glamourisation, glamourization |
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glamorize | (verb) make glamorous and attractive | Synonyms: glamorise, glamourise, glamourize |
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(verb) interpret romantically | Synonyms: glamourise, romanticise, romanticize |
glamorous | (adjective) having an air of allure, romance and excitement | Synonyms: glamourous |
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gosmore | (noun) European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears | Synonyms: California dandelion, capeweed, cat's-ear, Hypochaeris radicata |
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gynandromorph | (noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made | Synonyms: androgyne, epicene, epicene person, hermaphrodite, intersex |
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gynandromorphic | (adjective) having both male and female morphological characteristics | Synonyms: gynandromorphous |
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gynandromorphous | (adjective) having both male and female morphological characteristics | Synonyms: gynandromorphic |
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