antechamber | (noun) a large entrance or reception room or area | Synonyms: anteroom, entrance hall, foyer, hall, lobby, vestibule |
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biotech | (noun) the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes | Synonyms: biotechnology |
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biotechnology | (noun) the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments | Synonyms: bioengineering, ergonomics |
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(noun) the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes | Synonyms: biotech |
catechesis | (noun) oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) | - |
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catechetic | (adjective) of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism | Synonyms: catechistic |
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(adjective) of or relating to or involving catechesis | Synonyms: catechetical |
catechetical | (adjective) of or relating to or involving catechesis | Synonyms: catechetic |
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catechin | (noun) a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance | - |
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catechise | (verb) examine through questioning and answering | Synonyms: catechize |
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(verb) give religious instructions to | Synonyms: catechize |
catechism | (noun) an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers | - |
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(noun) a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views | - |
catechismal | (adjective) of or relating to a catechism summarizing the principles of Christianity | - |
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catechist | (noun) one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism) | - |
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catechistic | (adjective) of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism | Synonyms: catechetic |
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catechize | (verb) examine through questioning and answering | Synonyms: catechise |
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(verb) give religious instructions to | Synonyms: catechise |
catecholamine | (noun) any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland | - |
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catechu | (noun) East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu | Synonyms: Acacia catechu, Jerusalem thorn |
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(noun) extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally | Synonyms: black catechu |
catechumen | (noun) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist | Synonyms: neophyte |
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mnemotechnic | (adjective) of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory | Synonyms: mnemonic, mnemotechnical |
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mnemotechnical | (adjective) of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory | Synonyms: mnemonic, mnemotechnic |
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nanotechnology | (noun) the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules) | - |
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nontechnical | (adjective) not characteristic of or skilled in applied arts and sciences | Synonyms: untechnical |
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pantechnicon | (noun) a large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture) | - |
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petechia | (noun) a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever) | - |
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polytechnic | (noun) a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences | Synonyms: engineering school, polytechnic institute |
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pyrotechnic | (adjective) of or relating to the craft of making fireworks | Synonyms: pyrotechnical |
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(adjective) suggestive of fireworks | - |
(noun) (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. | Synonyms: firework |
pyrotechnical | (adjective) of or relating to the craft of making fireworks | Synonyms: pyrotechnic |
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pyrotechnics | (noun) the craft of making fireworks | Synonyms: pyrotechny |
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(noun) (music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music) | - |
pyrotechny | (noun) the craft of making fireworks | Synonyms: pyrotechnics |
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tech | (noun) a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences | Synonyms: technical school |
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techie | (noun) a technician who is highly proficient and enthusiastic about some technical field (especially computing) | Synonyms: tekki |
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technetium | (noun) a crystalline metallic element not found in nature; occurs as one of the fission products of uranium | Synonyms: atomic number 43, Tc |
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technical | (adjective) characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences | - |
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(adjective) of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill | Synonyms: proficient |
(adjective) of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles | Synonyms: technological |
(adjective) according to strict interpretation of the law or set of rules | - |
(adjective) relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | Synonyms: mechanical, mechanically skillful |
(adjective) of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood | Synonyms: expert |
(adjective) resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations | - |
(noun) (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play | Synonyms: technical foul |
(noun) a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it | - |
technicality | (noun) a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field | - |
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(noun) the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods | - |
technically | (adverb) with regard to technical skill and the technology available | - |
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(adverb) with regard to technique | - |
(adverb) according to the exact meaning; according to the facts | - |
technician | (noun) someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process | - |
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(noun) someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique | - |
technicolor | (noun) a trademarked method of making color motion pictures | - |
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technique | (noun) a practical method or art applied to some particular task | - |
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(noun) skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | Synonyms: proficiency |
techno | (noun) a style of fast heavy electronic dance music usually without vocals | - |
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technobabble | (noun) technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects | - |
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technocracy | (noun) a form of government in which scientists and technical experts are in control | - |
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technocrat | (noun) an advocate of technocracy | - |
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(noun) an expert who is a member of a highly skilled elite group | - |
technological | (adjective) of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles | Synonyms: technical |
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(adjective) based in scientific and industrial progress | - |
technologically | (adverb) by means of technology | - |
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technologist | (noun) a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems | Synonyms: applied scientist, engineer |
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technology | (noun) the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment | - |
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(noun) machinery and equipment developed from engineering or other applied sciences | - |
(noun) the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | Synonyms: applied science, engineering, engineering science |
technophile | (noun) a person who is enthusiastic about new technology | - |
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technophilia | (noun) enthusiasm for new technology | - |
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technophilic | (adjective) of or relating to or showing technophilia | - |
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technophobe | (noun) a person who dislikes or avoids new technology | - |
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technophobia | (noun) dislike for new technology | - |
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technophobic | (adjective) of or relating to or showing technophobia | - |
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techy | (adjective) easily irritated or annoyed | Synonyms: cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, testy, tetchy |
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untechnical | (adjective) not characteristic of or skilled in applied arts and sciences | Synonyms: nontechnical |
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