amputate | (verb) remove surgically | Synonyms: cut off |
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amputation | (noun) a surgical removal of all or part of a limb | - |
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(noun) a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs | - |
amputator | (noun) a surgeon who removes part or all of a limb | - |
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amputee | (noun) someone who has had a limb removed by amputation | - |
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caput | (noun) the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains | Synonyms: head |
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(noun) a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure | - |
computable | (adjective) may be computed or estimated | Synonyms: estimable |
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computation | (noun) the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods | Synonyms: calculation, computing |
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(noun) problem solving that involves numbers or quantities | Synonyms: calculation, figuring, reckoning |
computational | (adjective) of or involving computation or computers | - |
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computationally | (adverb) with regard to computation | - |
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compute | (verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation | Synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out |
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computer | (noun) a machine for performing calculations automatically | Synonyms: computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system |
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(noun) an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | Synonyms: calculator, estimator, figurer, reckoner |
computerise | (verb) control a function, process, or creation by a computer | Synonyms: computerize, cybernate |
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(verb) store in a computer | Synonyms: computerize |
(verb) provide with computers | Synonyms: computerize |
computerization | (noun) the control of processes by computer | Synonyms: cybernation |
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computerize | (verb) control a function, process, or creation by a computer | Synonyms: computerise, cybernate |
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(verb) store in a computer | Synonyms: computerise |
(verb) provide with computers | Synonyms: computerise |
computing | (noun) the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods | Synonyms: calculation, computation |
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(noun) the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures | Synonyms: computer science |
deputation | (noun) authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Synonyms: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation |
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(noun) a group of representatives or delegates | Synonyms: commission, delegacy, delegation, mission |
depute | (verb) transfer power to someone | Synonyms: delegate |
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(verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: deputise, deputize |
(verb) give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | Synonyms: assign, delegate, designate |
deputise | (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: depute, deputize |
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(verb) act as a substitute | Synonyms: deputize, step in, substitute |
deputize | (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: depute, deputise |
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(verb) act as a substitute | Synonyms: deputise, step in, substitute |
deputy | (noun) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | Synonyms: lieutenant |
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(noun) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | Synonyms: deputy sheriff |
(noun) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | Synonyms: surrogate |
(noun) a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) | - |
disputable | (adjective) capable of being disproved | Synonyms: debatable |
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(adjective) open to argument or debate | Synonyms: arguable, debatable, moot |
disputant | (noun) a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy | Synonyms: controversialist, eristic |
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disputation | (noun) the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) | Synonyms: debate, public debate |
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(noun) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | Synonyms: arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, tilt |
disputatious | (adjective) inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits | Synonyms: combative, contentious, disputative, litigious |
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disputatiously | (adverb) in a disputatious manner | Synonyms: argumentatively |
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disputative | (adjective) inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits | Synonyms: combative, contentious, disputatious, litigious |
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dispute | (noun) coming into conflict with | Synonyms: contravention |
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(noun) a disagreement or argument about something important | Synonyms: conflict, difference, difference of opinion |
(verb) take exception to | Synonyms: challenge, gainsay |
(verb) have a disagreement over something | Synonyms: altercate, argufy, quarrel, scrap |
disputed | (adjective) subject to disagreement and debate | - |
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disreputability | (noun) dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation | Synonyms: disreputableness, unrespectability |
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disreputable | (adjective) lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance | - |
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disreputableness | (noun) dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation | Synonyms: disreputability, unrespectability |
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disreputably | (adverb) in a disreputable manner | - |
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disrepute | (noun) the state of being held in low esteem | Synonyms: discredit |
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imputable | (adjective) capable of being assigned or credited to | Synonyms: ascribable, due, referable |
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imputation | (noun) the attribution to a source or cause | - |
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(noun) a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense) | - |
impute | (verb) attribute or credit to | Synonyms: ascribe, assign, attribute |
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(verb) attribute (responsibility or fault) to a cause or source | - |
imputrescible | (adjective) not subject to decay | - |
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incomputable | (adjective) beyond calculation or measure | Synonyms: immeasurable, inestimable |
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indisputability | (noun) the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt | Synonyms: indubitability, unquestionability, unquestionableness |
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indisputable | (adjective) impossible to doubt or dispute | Synonyms: sure |
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(adjective) not open to question; obviously true | Synonyms: incontestable, undisputable |
input | (noun) a component of production; something that goes into the production of output | - |
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(noun) any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action | Synonyms: stimulant, stimulation, stimulus |
(noun) signal going into an electronic system | Synonyms: input signal |
(noun) a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information | Synonyms: comment, remark |
(verb) enter (data or a program) into a computer | - |
kaput | (adjective) destroyed or killed | Synonyms: done for, gone |
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lilliputian | (adjective) very small | Synonyms: bantam, diminutive, flyspeck, midget, petite, tiny |
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(adjective) (informal) small and of little importance | Synonyms: fiddling, footling, little, niggling, petty, picayune, piddling, piffling, trivial |
(noun) a very small person (resembling a Lilliputian) | - |
microcomputer | (noun) a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time | Synonyms: PC, personal computer |
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minicomputer | (noun) a digital computer of medium size | - |
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occiput | (noun) back part of the head or skull | - |
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output | (noun) production of a certain amount | Synonyms: yield |
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(noun) final product; the things produced | Synonyms: end product |
(noun) what is produced in a given time period | Synonyms: outturn, turnout |
(noun) signal that comes out of an electronic system | Synonyms: output signal |
(noun) the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) | Synonyms: production, yield |
(verb) to create or manufacture a specific amount | - |
put | (noun) the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date | Synonyms: put option |
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(verb) arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | Synonyms: arrange, order, set up |
(verb) estimate | Synonyms: place, set |
(verb) formulate in a particular style or language | Synonyms: cast, couch, frame, redact |
(verb) attribute or give | Synonyms: assign |
(verb) put into a certain place or abstract location | Synonyms: lay, place, pose, position, set |
(verb) cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation | - |
(verb) adapt | - |
(verb) cause (someone) to undergo something | - |
(verb) make an investment | Synonyms: commit, invest, place |
putamen | (noun) the outer reddish part of the lenticular nucleus | - |
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putative | (adjective) purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds | - |
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putdownable | (adjective) (of a book) poorly written and not entertaining | - |
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putoff | (noun) a pretext for delay or inaction | - |
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putout | (noun) an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout) | - |
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putrefacient | (adjective) causing or promoting bacterial putrefaction | Synonyms: putrefactive |
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putrefaction | (noun) moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles | Synonyms: corruption, degeneracy, depravation, depravity |
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(noun) (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action | Synonyms: breakdown, decomposition, rot, rotting |
(noun) a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor | Synonyms: rot |
putrefactive | (adjective) causing or promoting bacterial putrefaction | Synonyms: putrefacient |
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putrefiable | (adjective) liable to decay or spoil or become putrid | Synonyms: decayable, putrescible, spoilable |
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putrefy | (verb) become putrid; decay with an offensive smell | - |
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putrescence | (noun) the quality of rotting and becoming putrid | Synonyms: rottenness |
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(noun) in a state of progressive putrefaction | Synonyms: corruption, putridness, rottenness |
putrescent | (adjective) becoming putrid | - |
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putrescible | (adjective) liable to decay or spoil or become putrid | Synonyms: decayable, putrefiable, spoilable |
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putrescine | (noun) a colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter | - |
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putrid | (adjective) of or relating to or attended by putrefaction | - |
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(adjective) morally corrupt or evil | - |
(adjective) in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor | - |
putridity | (noun) the state of being putrid | - |
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putridness | (noun) in a state of progressive putrefaction | Synonyms: corruption, putrescence, rottenness |
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putsch | (noun) a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force | Synonyms: coup, coup d'etat, takeover |
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putt | (noun) hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | Synonyms: putting |
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(verb) strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter | - |
(verb) hit a putt | - |
puttee | (noun) a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I | - |
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putter | (noun) the iron normally used on the putting green | Synonyms: putting iron |
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(noun) a golfer who is putting | - |
(verb) move around aimlessly | Synonyms: potter, potter around, putter around |
(verb) do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly | Synonyms: mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, tinker |
(verb) work lightly | Synonyms: potter |
putterer | (noun) a person who putters about | Synonyms: potterer |
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putting | (noun) hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | Synonyms: putt |
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putty | (noun) a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass | - |
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(verb) apply putty in order to fix or fill | - |
puttyroot | (noun) North American orchid bearing a single leaf and yellowish-brown flowers | Synonyms: adam-and-eve, Aplectrum hyemale |
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putz | (noun) obscene terms for penis | Synonyms: cock, dick, pecker, prick, shaft, tool |
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(noun) (Yiddish) a fool; an idiot | - |
reputability | (noun) honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation | Synonyms: respectability |
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reputable | (adjective) having a good reputation | - |
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reputably | (adverb) in a reputable manner | - |
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reputation | (noun) the general estimation that the public has for a person | Synonyms: report |
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(noun) the state of being held in high esteem and honor | Synonyms: repute |
(noun) notoriety for some particular characteristic | - |
repute | (noun) the state of being held in high esteem and honor | Synonyms: reputation |
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(verb) look on as or consider | Synonyms: be known as, esteem, know as, look on, look upon, regard as, take to be, think of |
reputedly | (adverb) by repute; according to general belief | - |
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sinciput | (noun) the front part of the head or skull (including the forehead) | - |
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sputnik | (noun) a Russian artificial satellite | - |
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sputter | (noun) an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) | Synonyms: splutter |
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(noun) the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively | Synonyms: spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, splutter, sputtering |
(verb) spit up in an explosive manner | Synonyms: spit out, splutter |
(verb) cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed | - |
(verb) utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage | Synonyms: splutter |
(verb) climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | Synonyms: clamber, scramble, shin, shinny, skin, struggle |
(verb) make an explosive sound | - |
sputtering | (noun) the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively | Synonyms: spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, splutter, sputter |
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sputum | (noun) expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness | Synonyms: phlegm |
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supercomputer | (noun) a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time | - |
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throughput | (noun) output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time) | - |
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undisputable | (adjective) not open to question; obviously true | Synonyms: incontestable, indisputable |
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undisputed | (adjective) generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute | Synonyms: unchallenged, unquestioned |
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undisputedly | (adverb) in an unarguable and undisputed manner | Synonyms: inarguably, unarguably |
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