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18 Words That Contain ROPY

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allotropy (noun) the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms Synonyms: allotropism
anisotropy (noun) the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions
entropy (noun) (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work Synonyms: randomness, S
(noun) (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome Synonyms: information, selective information
extropy (noun) the prediction that human intelligence and technology will enable life to expand in an orderly way throughout the entire universe
hypermetropy (noun) abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects Synonyms: farsightedness, hypermetropia, hyperopia, longsightedness
isotropy (noun) (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions Synonyms: symmetry
lycanthropy (noun) (folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf
micropylar (adjective) of or relating to a micropyle
micropyle (noun) minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters
misanthropy (noun) a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
(noun) hatred of mankind
philanthropy (noun) voluntary promotion of human welfare Synonyms: philanthropic gift
polypropylene (noun) a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material Synonyms: polypropene
propyl (noun) the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane Synonyms: propyl group, propyl radical
propylene (noun) a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis Synonyms: propene
propylthiouracil (noun) a crystalline compound used as an antithyroid drug in the treatment of goiter
ropy (adjective) of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong Synonyms: ropey
(adjective) (British informal) very poor in quality Synonyms: ropey
(adjective) forming viscous or glutinous threads Synonyms: ropey, stringy, thready
uropygium (noun) posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow
zoanthropy (noun) the delusion that you have assumed the form of an animal

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