abacus | (noun) a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves | - |
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(noun) a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave | - |
abatis | (noun) a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy | Synonyms: abattis |
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abattis | (noun) a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy | Synonyms: abatis |
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abbess | (noun) the superior of a group of nuns | Synonyms: mother superior, prioress |
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abdominocentesis | (noun) centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis | Synonyms: paracentesis |
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abdominous | (adjective) having a large belly | Synonyms: paunchy, potbellied |
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abdominousness | (noun) the bodily property of a protruding belly | Synonyms: paunchiness |
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abducens | (noun) a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye | Synonyms: abducens nerve, abducent, abducent nerve, nervus abducens, sixth cranial nerve |
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abecedarius | (noun) a poem having lines beginning with letters of the alphabet in regular order | - |
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abiogenesis | (noun) a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter | Synonyms: autogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation |
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abortus | (noun) a human fetus whose weight is less than 0.5 kilogram when removed or expelled from the mother's body | - |
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abranchious | (adjective) having no gills | Synonyms: abranchial, abranchiate, gill-less |
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abrasiveness | (noun) the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions | Synonyms: harshness, scratchiness |
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(noun) the quality of being sharply disagreeable | - |
abruptness | (noun) the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning | Synonyms: precipitance, precipitancy, precipitateness, precipitousness, suddenness |
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(noun) the property possessed by a slope that is very steep | Synonyms: precipitousness, steepness |
(noun) an abrupt discourteous manner | Synonyms: brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness |
abscess | (noun) symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue | - |
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absentmindedness | (noun) preoccupation so great that the ordinary demands on attention are ignored | - |
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absoluteness | (noun) the quality of being absolute | - |
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(noun) the quality of being complete or utter or extreme | Synonyms: starkness, utterness |
abstemious | (adjective) sparing in consumption of especially food and drink | - |
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(adjective) marked by temperance in indulgence | Synonyms: light |
abstemiousness | (noun) moderation in eating and drinking | - |
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(noun) restricted to bare necessities | - |
abstentious | (adjective) self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink | Synonyms: abstinent |
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abstractedness | (noun) preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else | Synonyms: abstraction |
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abstractness | (noun) the quality of being considered apart from a specific instance or object | - |
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abstruseness | (noun) the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand | Synonyms: obscureness, obscurity, reconditeness |
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(noun) wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound | Synonyms: abstrusity, profoundness, profundity, reconditeness |
absurdness | (noun) a message whose content is at variance with reason | Synonyms: absurdity, ridiculousness |
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abyss | (noun) a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) | Synonyms: abysm |
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acanthocytosis | (noun) the presence of acanthocytes in the blood stream (as in abetalipoproteinemia) | - |
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acantholysis | (noun) a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus) | - |
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acanthosis | (noun) an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis) | - |
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acanthous | (adjective) shaped like a spine or thorn | Synonyms: acanthoid, spinous |
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acanthus | (noun) any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated | - |
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acariasis | (noun) infestation with itch mites | Synonyms: acaridiasis, acariosis |
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acaridiasis | (noun) infestation with itch mites | Synonyms: acariasis, acariosis |
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acariosis | (noun) infestation with itch mites | Synonyms: acariasis, acaridiasis |
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acarpellous | (adjective) having no carpels | Synonyms: acarpelous |
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acarpelous | (adjective) having no carpels | Synonyms: acarpellous |
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acarpous | (adjective) producing no fruit | - |
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acarus | (noun) any of several mites of the order Acarina | Synonyms: genus Acarus |
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acathexis | (noun) (psychoanalysis) a lack of cathexis; a condition in which significant objects or memories arouse no emotion in an individual | - |
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acceptableness | (noun) satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards | Synonyms: acceptability |
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access | (noun) the act of approaching or entering | - |
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(noun) a way of entering or leaving | Synonyms: approach |
(noun) (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information | Synonyms: memory access |
(noun) the right to enter | Synonyms: accession, admission, admittance, entree |
(noun) the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) | - |
(noun) a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.) | Synonyms: access code |
(verb) reach or gain access to | Synonyms: get at |
(verb) obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer | - |
acclivitous | (adjective) sloping upward | Synonyms: rising, uphill |
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accroides | (noun) an alcohol-soluble resin from Australian trees; used in varnishes and in manufacturing paper | Synonyms: acaroid resin, accaroid resin, accroides gum, accroides resin, gum accroides |
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acephalous | (adjective) lacking a head or a clearly defined head | - |
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acervulus | (noun) small asexual fruiting body resembling a cushion or blister consisting of a mat of hyphae that is produced on a host by some fungi | - |
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acetous | (adjective) tasting or smelling like vinegar | Synonyms: acetose, vinegarish, vinegary |
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achimenes | (noun) any plant of the genus Achimenes having showy bell-shaped flowers that resemble gloxinias | Synonyms: hot water plant |
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achlamydeous | (adjective) not having a floral envelope or perianth | - |
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achromatous | (adjective) having little or inadequate color | - |
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achromous | (adjective) having no color | Synonyms: achromic |
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acidophilous | (adjective) especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium | Synonyms: acidophilic, aciduric |
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acidophilus | (noun) a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics | Synonyms: Lactobacillus acidophilus |
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acidosis | (noun) abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues | - |
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acidulous | (adjective) being sour to the taste | Synonyms: acid, acidic, acidulent |
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acidulousness | (noun) the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth | Synonyms: acidity |
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acinous | (adjective) pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland) | Synonyms: acinar, acinic, acinose |
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acinus | (noun) one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland | - |
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(noun) one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry | - |
acoustics | (noun) the study of the physical properties of sound | - |
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acquisitiveness | (noun) strong desire to acquire and possess | - |
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acres | (noun) extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use | Synonyms: demesne, estate, land, landed estate |
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acridness | (noun) extreme bitterness | Synonyms: acridity |
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(noun) the quality of being sharply disagreeable in language or tone | Synonyms: acridity |
acrimonious | (adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism | Synonyms: bitter |
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acrobatics | (noun) the gymnastic moves of an acrobat | Synonyms: tumbling |
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(noun) the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft | Synonyms: aerobatics, stunt flying, stunting |
acrocarpous | (adjective) (of mosses) having the archegonia at the top of the stem | - |
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acrocyanosis | (noun) cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion | Synonyms: Raynaud's sign |
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acrogenous | (adjective) pertaining to flowerless plants (ferns or mosses) in which growth occurs only at the tip of the main stem | Synonyms: acrogenic |
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acromphalus | (noun) abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia | - |
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acronymous | (adjective) characterized by the use of acronyms | Synonyms: acronymic |
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acropolis | (noun) the citadel in ancient Greek towns | - |
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across | (adverb) transversely | Synonyms: crossways, crosswise |
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(adverb) to the opposite side | - |
actinomorphous | (adjective) capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis | Synonyms: actinomorphic |
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actinomyces | (noun) soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites | - |
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actinomycetous | (adjective) of or belonging to the actinomycetes | Synonyms: actinomycetal |
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actinomycosis | (noun) disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses | - |
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activeness | (noun) the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically | Synonyms: activity |
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(noun) the state of being active | Synonyms: action, activity |
actress | (noun) a female actor | - |
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aculeus | (noun) a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect | - |
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(noun) a stiff sharp-pointed plant process | - |
acuteness | (noun) the quality of having a sharp edge or point | - |
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(noun) a quick and penetrating intelligence | Synonyms: acuity, keenness, sharpness |
(noun) a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed | - |
adactylous | (adjective) without fingers and/or toes | - |
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address | (noun) the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion | Synonyms: savoir-faire |
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(noun) the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball | - |
(noun) the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience | Synonyms: speech |
(noun) a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described | - |
(noun) written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location | Synonyms: destination, name and address |
(noun) the manner of speaking to another individual | - |
(noun) (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored | Synonyms: computer address, reference |
(noun) the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with | - |
(verb) adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | - |
(verb) speak to | Synonyms: turn to |
(verb) speak to someone | Synonyms: accost, come up to |
(verb) give a speech to | Synonyms: speak |
(verb) put an address on (an envelope) | Synonyms: direct |
(verb) act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | Synonyms: cover, deal, handle, plow, treat |
(verb) direct a question at someone | - |
(verb) address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question | - |
(verb) access or locate by address | - |
(verb) greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name | Synonyms: call |
adenitis | (noun) inflammation of a gland or lymph node | - |
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adenocarcinomatous | (adjective) of or pertaining to adenocarcinoma | - |
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adenohypophysis | (noun) the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature | Synonyms: anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland |
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adenomyosis | (noun) the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea | Synonyms: endometriosis |
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adenosis | (noun) a disorder of the glands of the body | Synonyms: gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder |
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adenovirus | (noun) any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye | - |
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adeptness | (noun) skillful performance or ability without difficulty | Synonyms: adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness |
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adequateness | (noun) the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: | Synonyms: adequacy |
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adhesiveness | (noun) the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition | Synonyms: adherence, adhesion, bond |
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adios | (noun) a farewell remark | Synonyms: adieu, arrivederci, au revoir, auf wiedersehen, bye-bye, bye, cheerio, good-by, good-bye, good day, goodby, goodbye, sayonara, so long |
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adiposeness | (noun) having the property of containing fat | Synonyms: adiposity, fattiness |
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adiposis | (noun) the property of excessive fatness | Synonyms: corpulence, overweight, stoutness |
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admass | (noun) the segment of the public that is easily influenced by mass media (chiefly British) | - |
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admirableness | (noun) admirable excellence | Synonyms: admirability, wonderfulness |
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adonis | (noun) any handsome young man | - |
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adorableness | (noun) extreme attractiveness | Synonyms: adorability |
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adroitness | (noun) skillful performance or ability without difficulty | Synonyms: adeptness, deftness, facility, quickness |
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adscititious | (adjective) added or derived from something outside; not inherent | - |
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(adjective) supplemental; not part of the real or essential nature of a thing | - |
adulteress | (noun) a woman adulterer | Synonyms: fornicatress, hussy, jade, loose woman, slut, strumpet, trollop |
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adulterous | (adjective) characterized by adultery | Synonyms: extracurricular, extramarital |
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(adjective) not faithful to a spouse or lover | Synonyms: cheating, two-timing |
adulterousness | (noun) The quality of being adulterous, involving sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. | - |
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