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aardvarking(slang, euphemistic, humorous) Sexual intercourse.abacinationThe act of abacinating, of blinding with the light from hot metal abacteremic(pathology) Not caused by bacteria in the blood abactinally(As seen or measured) from the end opposite the mouth in a radiate animal (to the other end).abandonableAble to be abandoned; suitable for abandonment.abandonedlyWith abandon, without restraint.abandonmentThe act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.abandonnessThe state, quality, or condition of abandon; abandonment abandonware(software, chiefly video games) A software product that is no longer updated or maintained, or whose copyright is no longer defended or which is no longer marketed even by the company who made it.abaperturalNot apertural; Away from the aperture.abarognosisA loss of the ability to realise or estimate the weight of an object.abarthrosisA form of articulation that allows considerable change in position and spatial relationship between the articulated parts, and which bones move freely upon one another; diarthrosis.abarticular(medicine) Away from the joints; not articular.abashedness(rare) The state of being abashed; abashment.abashlesslyIn an abashless, unabashed manner: unabashedly.abastardiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of abastardize.abastardize(transitive, obsolete) To stigmatize as a bastard; debase.abaxializedsimple past and past participle of abaxialize abbreviableAble to be abbreviated.abbreviatedShortened; made briefer.abbreviaterArchaic spelling of abbreviator.abbreviatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of abbreviate abbreviatorA person who abbreviates or shortens.abbrochmentA precautionary or anticipatory measure abdicationsplural of abdication abdomenallyMisspelling of abdominally.abdominalia(zoology) A group of cirriped crustaceans having abdominal appendages.abdominallyIn the area of the abdomen.abdominiserAlternative form of abdominizer.abdominizerAny type of exercise equipment designed to work the abdominal muscles.abductional(physiology) Relating to abduction.abductivelyIn an abductive fashion.abecedarianSomeone who is learning the alphabet.abecedariumA book used to teach the alphabet; alphabet book; primer.abecedariusAn acrostic poem in which the lines begin with the letters of the alphabet in sequence.abelianisedsimple past and past participle of abelianise abelianized(mathematics) transformed into an abelian group abeliannessThe quality of being abelian.abelisaurid(paleontology) Any of the Abelisauridae, a family of ceratosaurian theropod dinosaurs.abelisaurusAn abelisaurid theropod dinosaur, of genus Abelisaurus, from the Late Cretaceous Period (Campanian) of what is now South America.abemaciclib(pharmacology) An antineoplastic cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer.abembryonic(anatomy, biology) Describing the area of a blastocyst opposite the embryo or embryoblast aberemurder(historical) premeditated murder aberranciesplural of aberrancy aberrationsplural of aberration aberrometerA device that measures refractive aberrations of the eye aberrometryThe measurement of refractive aberrations of the eye aberroscope(ophthalmology) An instrument used to observe aberration of the eye aberuncatorA pruning device mounted on a pole, so as to reach high branches; a weeding machine.abexinostatAn experimental drug candidate for the treatment of cancer.abfrontallyIn an abfrontal manner or direction abhayamudraA Buddhist gesture of reassurance and safety, in which the right hand is held upright, and the palm is facing outwards.abhominableObsolete form of abominable.abhorrationSomething abhorrent; an abomination.abhorrencesplural of abhorrence abhorrentlyIn a manner, or to a degree, that is abhorrent; with abhorrence.abhorrition(obsolete) Synonym of abhorrence.abhydrolase(biochemistry) Any of a family of hydrolases having an alpha/beta hydrolase fold abidingnessThe state or quality abiding.abietaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Abietaceae.abietadenicMisspelling of abietadienic.abietadiene(organic chemistry) An unsaturated diterpene hydrocarbon related to abietic acid abietineous(botany) Of or relating to the Abietineae.abigailship(obsolete) the role or duration of being an abigail, or lady's maid.abilitationThe enablement of ability abintestate(law) inheriting the estate of someone who died without having made a will abiogenesesplural of abiogenesis abiogenesis(evolutionary theory) The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents.abiogenetic(biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.abiogenistsplural of abiogenist abiological(biology) Pertaining to inanimate things; not produced by organisms.abioticallyIn an abiotic manner; in the absence of life.abiotrophic(medicine) Relating to or involving abiotrophy; relating to or involving the functional loss of an organ or cells not due to an injury.abiraterone(pharmacology) A pyridine-substituted sterol used as a drug against prostate cancer.abiratironeAlternative form of abiraterone.abisetaoshi(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker forces his opponent over backwards by throwing his weight into him from a grappling position.abitesartan(pharmacology) A drug that is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.ablactationThe weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam.ablatitious(Late Modern, sciences, obsolete) Subtractive or tending to diminish.ablepharous(medicine) Exhibiting ablepharia; without eyelids.ablewacketsAlternative spelling of able whackets.abluminally(anatomy) In an abluminal direction ablutionaryPertaining to ablution.ablutomaniaMorbid preoccupation with thoughts about cleanliness; obsession with bathing or washing.ablutophobeA person who fears bathing.abmigration(ornithology) A northward summer migration of birds without a corresponding southward migration the previous autumn.abnegationsplural of abnegation abnormaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of abnormalize.abnormalismSynonym of abnormality.abnormalist(Christianity, theology) One who believes that the cosmos is in an abnormal state that can only be set right by divine influence.abnormalityThe state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.abnormalize(transitive) To make abnormal.abnormitiesplural of abnormity abnumerable(mathematics) Not enumerable or denumerable; uncountable.abocclusion(dentistry) Condition in which the upper and lower teeth are not in contact.abolishableCapable of being abolished.abolishmentThe act of abolishing; abolition; destruction.abolitionalRelating to abolition.abomasopexy(surgery) The suturing of the abomasal wall or its attached omentum to the abdominal wall abominatingpresent participle and gerund of abominate abomination(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.abominatorsplural of abominator abopercular(biology, physiology, medicine, parasitology) On the opposite side from the opercular side.aboriginalsplural of aboriginal aboriginaryObsolete form of aboriginal.aborizationMisspelling of arborization.abortigenicabortifacient abortionismThe advocacy or practice of abortion.abortionist(now sometimes offensive) A person who performs abortions, especially illegally or secretly.abortogenicCausing abortion; abortifacient.aboulomania(psychology) A disorder characterized by abulia.aboundaunceObsolete form of aboundance.aboundinglyIn an abounding manner; in a manner that abounds.aboutsledgeAlternative form of about-sledge.abovegroundAlternative spelling of above ground.abovelistedListed earlier in a document.abovestairsAlternative form of above stairs.abovestatedStated earlier in a document.abracadabraArcane and obscure language of occult rituals or mystical practices.abranchiata(obsolete, zoology) Any of a number of other groupings of gill-less animals.abranchiate(zoology) Without gills.abranchiousHaving no gills abreactionsplural of abreaction abreugraphy(rare) chest photofluorography: a screening technique for tuberculosis using a miniature photograph of a roentgenographic fluoroscopy of the thorax abrezekimabBiologic drug for severe inflammatory conditions.abridgeableAlternative form of abridgable.abridgement(chiefly UK) Alternative form of abridgment.abridgmentsplural of abridgment abrocitinib(pharmacology) A medication belonging to the class of Janus kinase inhibitors, used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.abrogationsplural of abrogation abruptivelyIn an abruptive manner abscondancyThe act or fact of absconding, especially from the law.abscondence(rare) The act of absconding, or illicitly escaping; hiding of a fugitive.abscondmentAn act of absconding or escaping absentationThe act of absenting oneself.absentative(grammar) A form of a noun or pronoun indicating that its referent is absent or dead.absenteeismThe state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.absenteeistOne who fails to show up when scheduled to.absinthianaThe accoutrements surrounding the drink absinthe and its preparation, such as special glasses and carafes.absinthiateTo impregnate with wormwood.absinthites(obsolete) A medicinal drink made with absinthe.absolutionsplural of absolution absolutismsplural of absolutism absolutistsplural of absolutist absolutival(grammar) Of or relating to the absolutive grammatical case.absolutized(US) simple past and past participle of absolutize absolvatoryConferring absolution; absolutory.absolvementAct of absolving; absolution.absolvitoryOf or pertaining to a dismissal or an acquittal.absolvitureObsolete spelling of absolvitor.absorbancesplural of absorbance absorbativeSynonym of absorbent.absorbentlyIn an absorbent manner.absorbermanSomeone who controls an absorber.absorbinglyIn an absorbing manner.absorbition(rare) Absorption.absorbtance(physics) The ratio of the radiant flux absorbed by a body to that incident upon it absorptance(optics, physics) Absorbed radiation and incident radiation in a ratio format; a measurement that shows how well a surface absorbs radiation.absorptionsplural of absorption abstainment(rare) An act of abstaining; an abstention.abstentionsplural of abstention abstentiousCharacterized by abstinence; self-restraint.abstinencesplural of abstinence abstinentlyWith abstinence.abstractify(transitive) To make abstract.abstractingpresent participle and gerund of abstract abstractionThe act of abstracting, separating, withdrawing, or taking away; withdrawal; the state of being taken away.abstractiveHaving an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn.abstractize(transitive) To cause to be abstract.abstractorsplural of abstractor abstriction(biology, mycology) A method of spore formation in fungi in which successive portions of the sporophore are cut off through the growth of septa; abjunction.absurditiesplural of absurdity abukumalite(mineralogy, outdated) A mineral, (Ca,Y)₅(P,Si)₃O₁₂(OH,F), that can contain uranium or thorium. The mineral was renamed britholite-(Y) in 1966 because of its similarity to britholite and because of its yttrium-dominant composition.abumbrellar(obsolete) Alternative form of abumbral.abundantial(linguistics) Expressing the idea of abundance.abunidazole(pharmacology) An antifungal drug, 4-tert-butyl-2-[hydroxy-(1-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-2-yl)methyl]phenol.abusabilityThe state or condition of being abusable.abusivenessThe quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person.abutilosideA particular steroid glycoside.abuttallingThe description of a piece of land in terms of its abuttals, or the practice of doing this.abydocomist(archaic) A liar or sycophant who boasts of his falsehood.abyssomicin(medicine) Any of a class of polyketide antibiotics, having a spirotetronic tricyclic subunit in their structure, derived from certain marine organisms.acacatechinAn antioxidant for fatty oils obtained from Acacia catechu.academented(colloquial, derogatory) Representing wrong or harmful views or beliefs that are generally accepted in academia.academentia(education, slang) The state of insanity or loss of touch with reality allegedly due to the academic environment.academicals(British) The articles of dress prescribed and worn at some colleges and universities, typically on special occasions such as graduation.academician(now chiefly US) A member (especially a senior one) of the faculty at a college or university; an academic.academiciseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of academicize.academicism(art, literature) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.academicistRelating to academicism academicize(transitive) To make academic; to turn or absorb into a formal academic subject.academicked(nonce word, derogatory) Made academic; divorced from reality and made abstruse or pedantic.acaloleptinAny of a group of antibacterial peptides present in the larva of the beetle Acalolepta luxuriosa acalyculateLacking a calyx of calycle acalyptrateOf or pertaining to the Acalyptratae group.acampomelicNot campomelic acamprosate(pharmacology) A drug, 3-acetylaminopropane-1-sulfonic acid (or a calcium salt), used to treat alcohol dependence.acanaloniid(entomology) Any member of the family Acanaloniidae.acanthareanThat belongs to the taxonomic class Acantharea.acantharian(biology) A member of the Acantharia genus.acanthocyte(hematology) A pathological, irregularly spiked red blood cell without central pallor.acanthodeanAlternative form of acanthodian.acanthodian(zoology) A member of a group of extinct fish (Acanthodii) that existed from the Silurian to the Permian period.acanthologyThe study of spined things, in particular sea urchins, and the resultant impact on taxonomy.acanthopore(paleontology) A tubular spine in some bryozoans.acanthosoma(zoology) A penaeid larva.acanthuroidAny surgeonfish (or related fish) of the suborder Acanthuroidei acapulcoite(mineralogy) A primitive achondrite composed of fine-grained olivine, orthopyroxene, plagioclase and troilite.acarinariumA region on the body of wasps and some similar insects that carries mites acarinologyAlternative form of acarology.acarologistA specialist in acarology - the study of ticks and mites.acarophobia(medicine) The fear of itching or of small crawling insects that cause itching, such as mites or lice.acarophobicOf orperatining to or suffering from acarophobia acarpellous(botany) Having no carpels.acasunlimabAn experimental drug for cancer immunotherapy.acatalectic(poetry, prosody) Designating a line of verse having the required number of syllables in the last foot acatalepsiaAlternative form of acatalepsy.acatalepticIncapable of being comprehended; incomprehensible; inconceivable.acataphasia(pathology) A loss of the ability to express oneself using organized syntax acaulescent(botany) Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground.accelerableAble to be given increased speed; able to be accelerated.accelerando(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed.accelerantsplural of accelerant acceleratedsimple past and past participle of accelerate acceleratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of accelerate acceleratorOne who, or that which, accelerates.accentmarksplural of accentmark accentology(linguistics) The systematic analysis of word or phrase stress.accentuableCapable of being accentuated accentuallyIn an accentual manner; in accordance with accent.accentuatedsimple past and past participle of accentuate accentuatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of accentuate accentuatorAn agent that accentuates.acceptancesplural of acceptance acceptationThe meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.acceptaunceObsolete form of acceptance.acceptilate(transitive) To discharge a (claim) by acceptilation acceptinglyIn a accepting manner; tolerantly.acceptivityThe quality of being acceptive.accessariesplural of accessary accessarilyIn the manner of an accessary.accessional(rare) Pertaining to accession; additional.accessionedsimple past and past participle of accession accessionerOne who accessions.accessivelyIn a manner relating to access or accessibility.accessorialOf or pertaining to an accessory, e.g. to a crime.accessoriesplural of accessory accessorilyIn the manner of an accessory; auxiliarily.accessoriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of accessorize.accessoristOne who makes accessories.accessorize(ambitransitive) To furnish with accessories.acciacaturaMisspelling of acciaccatura.accidentary(obsolete) Accidental; occurring by chance; occasional.accidentilyMisspelling of accidentally.accipitrary(archaic) A falconer.accipitrineA hawk or a hawk-like bird.acclaimableSubject to acclaim; worthy of acclaim; praiseworthy.acclamationA shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.acclamativeRelating to an acclamation acclamatoryPertaining to, or expressing approval by, acclamation.acclimatingpresent participle and gerund of acclimate acclimation(biology) The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.acclimatiseNon-Oxford British English and New Zealand standard spelling of acclimatize.acclimativeThat leads to acclimatization acclimatize(intransitive) To get used to a new climate, or to a new situation.acclimatoryRelating to acclimatization.acclimature(rare) The act of acclimating, or the state of being acclimated.acclivitiesplural of acclivity accommodate(transitive, often reflexive) To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.accomodatorMisspelling of accommodator.accompaniedsimple past and past participle of accompany accompanierSomeone or something that accompanies.accompaniesthird-person singular simple present indicative of accompany accompanist(music) The performer in music who takes the accompanying part.accomplicesplural of accomplice accomplishtObsolete form of accomplished.accomptable(archaic) Accountable.accomptauntObsolete form of accomptant.accordancesplural of accordance accordantlyIn accordance or agreement; agreeably; conformably.accordingly(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably accordionedsimple past and past participle of accordion accoucheuse(rare) A midwife.accountableObliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.accountablyIn an accountable manner.accountancy(countable, accounting) A company or organisation that performs such a function.accountantsplural of accountant accountingsplural of accounting accountlessNot held to account; treated as unaccountable.accountmentResponsibility.accouteringpresent participle and gerund of accouter accreditate(transitive, rare) To accredit.accreditingpresent participle and gerund of accredit accredition(chiefly India) The giving of credentials.accreditive(grammar) A speech act that gives permission or approval.accrescence(archaic) Continuous growth; an accretion.accretionalOf, pertaining to, or formed by accretion accriminate(Late Modern, transitive, obsolete) To accuse of a crime.accultation(rare) Alternative spelling of occultation.acculturate(transitive) To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more dominant culture.acculturizeSynonym of acculturate.accumbrance(obsolete) encumbrance; clog accumulableAble to be accumulated.accumulatedsimple past and past participle of accumulate accumulatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of accumulate accumulatio(rhetoric) A forceful summarisation of previously made points.accumulator(literal) One who, or that which, accumulates.accusationsplural of accusation accusativalOf or pertaining to the accusative case.accusativesplural of accusative accustomaryUsual; customary.accustomate(Early Modern, obsolete) Customary, usual.accustomingpresent participle and gerund of accustom accustomiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of accustomize.accustomize(rare) To accustom; to learn to adapt one's lifestyle to a new or changed environment.aceclofenac(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.acefluranolA contrast agent used in ultrasound.acentricityThe state of being acentric.acentriolarLacking a centriole acequinocyl(organic chemistry) The acaricide 2-(acetyloxy)-3-dodecyl-1,4-naphthalenedione acerbicallysourly; bitterly acerbicnessThe state or quality of being acerbic.acerebellar(zoology) Lacking a cerebellum acerentomid(zoology) Any proturan in the family Acerentomidae.acerophobia(uncommon) A fear of or aversion to sourness or sour things.acersecomic(rare) A person who does not cut their hair.acesulphameAlternative form of acesulfame.acetabulateRelating to, or having an acetabulum acetabulouscup-shaped; acetabular.acetamidase(biochemistry) Any amidase that acts on an acetamide unit acetamidine(organic chemistry) The amidine of acetic acid CH₃C(=NH)NH₂; any N-derivative of this compound acetamipridA particular neonicotinoid insecticide, N-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N'-cyano-N-methyl-acetamidine acetanilide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) the amide derived from acetic acid and aniline; once used medicinally as an analgesic and antipyretic acetanisole(organic chemistry) A particular aromatic compound used as a food additive.acetiromateAn antilipidemic drug.acetoacetic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to acetoacetic acid or its derivatives acetoacetyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical CH₃CO-CH₂CO- derived from acetoacetic acid acetobacterAny of the genus Acetobacter of acetic acid bacteria characterized by the ability to convert ethanol to acetic acid in the presence of oxygen, and used in the commercial production of vinegar.acetoclastyThe condition of being acetoclastic acetokinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of acetate as part of glycolysis acetolacticOf or pertaining to acetolactic acid or its derivatives acetomannan(biochemistry) An acetylated mannan present in aloe acetometricRelating to acetometry.acetonaemiaAlternative form of acetonemia.acetonaemicAlternative form of acetonemic.acetonationThe process of acetonating.acetonitrilObsolete spelling of acetonitrile.acetoorceinA cytological stain made from orcein and acetic acid acetopyrine(medicine) An acetylsalicylate of antipyrine acetorphine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.acetotrophy(biology) The condition of being acetotrophic acetoxoloneAn acetyl derivative of glycyrrhetinic acid used to treat peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux.acetrizoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of acetrizoic acid acetylamino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical CH₃-CO-NH- derived from acetamide acetylatase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses acetylation acetylatingpresent participle and gerund of acetylate acetylation(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.acetylativeCausing or relating to acetylation.acetylonium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The cation CH₃C=O⁺ derived from the acetyl radical acetylxylanAny acetylated xylan acevaltrateA sedative and hypnotic drug.achaenocarpAny dry indehiscent fruit.acharnement(obsolete) Savage fierceness; ferocity.achatinellaOahu tree snail (Achatinella spp.).acheiropody(medicine) A congenital abnormality in which the person affected lacks hands and feet acheivementMisspelling of achievement.achiasmaticUndergoing meiosis but without achieving chiasma achievementThe act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.achillotomy(surgery) tenotomy of the Achilles tendon achirotopic(physical chemistry) Not chirotopic achlamydate(zoology) Not possessing a mantle.achloropsiaInability to distinguish the colour green.achondritesplural of achondrite achondritic(geology) Of or pertaining to achondrites, a type of stony meteorite.achromacyte(cytology) Any cell that lacks its normal pigmentation (especially an erythrocyte that has ruptured and lost its haemoglobin)achromatiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of achromatize.achromatism(optics) The state or quality of being achromatic; achromaticity.achromatize(transitive) To deprive of colour; to make achromatic.achromatopeA person who has achromatopia.achromatousLacking normal colour; colourless achromocyteAlternative form of achromacyte.achromophilachromatophil achronality(mathematics, physics) The condition of being achronal.achronicityThe quality of being achronic.acibenzolarA particular fungicide.acicularityQuality or degree of being acicular.aciculiformNeedle-shaped; acicular.acidantheraAny of the gladioli previously placed in the genus Acidanthera.acidiferousContaining or yielding an acid.acidifiableCapable of being acidified, or converted into an acid.acidimetersplural of acidimeter acidimetric(chemistry) Describing a titration in which the titrant is an acid.acidiphilicAlternative form of acidophilic.acidizationThe process of acidizing.acidopepticRelating to digestion by acid rather than by enzymes acidophiliaaffinity for acidic conditions acidophilicThriving under acidic conditions; relating to or being an acidophile.acidophilusLactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt acidophyticRelating to acidophytes acidostableChemically stable in the presence of acid acidotropicThat accumulates in acidic environments.acidulationThe act of acidulating.acidulouslyIn an acidulous manner; in a mildly sour or acid way.aciduricityThe condition of being aciduric acifluorfen(organic chemistry) The herbicide 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoic acid acinaciform(botany) Shaped like a scimitar.acinetiform(zoology) Resembling the Acinetae.acinoductal(anatomy) Relating to an acinar duct acipenserid(ichthyology) Any member of the Acipenseridae (the true sturgeons)acknowelegeObsolete spelling of acknowledge.acknowledge(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.aclarubicin(pharmacology) A particular drug used in chemotherapy.acmesthesia(pathology) The sensitivity of the skin to a sharp point (such as a pinprick)acochlidianAny sea snail of the order Acochlidiacea acoelomatesplural of acoelomate acoelomorphAny plankton of the subphylum Acoelomorpha acofriosideA particular steroid glycoside.acolyteshipThe condition of being an acolyte.aconceptualNot conceptual.acontextualWithout context.acotyledonsplural of acotyledon acousmonium(music) A large loudspeaker orchestra used for electroacoustic music performances.acousticianOne versed in acoustics, especially a physicist who specializes in acoustics.acovenosideA particular steroid glycoside.acoziboroleAn oxaborole, 4-fluoro-N-(1-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,1-benzoxaborol-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide, that is an antibacterial agent acquaintant(rare) An acquaintance.acquaintingpresent participle and gerund of acquaint acquiescentWilling to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.acquiescingpresent participle and gerund of acquiesce acquirement(now rare, chiefly in the plural) Something that has been acquired; an attainment or accomplishment.acquirendumThat which is to be acquired, for example by a learner.acquisitionThe act or process of acquiring.acquisitiveAble or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring, greedy.acquisitoryAcquisitive; able or disposed to make acquisitions.acquittance(now historical) A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.acraldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of acrolein.acraspedoteRelating to jellyfish of the class Acraspeda acraticallyAlternative spelling of akratically.acridarsine(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle formally derived from acridine by replacing the nitrogen atom with arsenic acriflavine(medicine) An antimicrobial flavonoid dye derived from acridine acrimonious(figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.acrinathrinA synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used to control Varroa jacobsoni mites and other insects.acriticallyIn an acritical manner or fashion.acritolepidAny extinct sharklike fish of the family †Acritolepidae acrivastineA particular antihistamine used to treat allergies and hay fever.acrixolimabAn investigational monoclonal antibody for cancer treatment.acroagnosis(pathology) The loss of the sensory recognition of a limb acroamatickObsolete spelling of acroamatic.acroamaticsesoteric lectures.acrobalanceA form of exercise or performance involving two or more people performing balances without the use of any props.acrobaticalAlternative form of acrobatic.acrocarpous(botany) Developing the archegonium on the summit of the primary stem; fruiting at tips, in the manner of mosses.acrocentric(genetics) (of a chromosome) Having the centromere very near to one end, and thus having a long arm, and a very short arm.acrocephalyThe condition of suffering from a pointed skull.acrochordalRelating to the acrochords acrochordid(herpetology) Any member of the family Acrochordidae.acrochordon(medicine) A soft, pedunculated or pensile wart, consisting of myomatous or edematous fibrous tissue, often found on the neck or eyelids of elderly persons.acrocinesia(pathology) Excessive movement of the limbs acrocinesis(pathology) Alternative form of acrocinesia.acrocliniumAny Australian plant of the former genus Acroclinium (now included in genus Rhodanthe)acrocranial(of a skull) Pointed at the top.acrodontismThe condition of being acrodont acrodromous(botany) Alternative form of acrodrome.acrodynamic(linguistics, Indo-European, of root nominals) Having the accent on the root in the strong cases and on the ending in the weak cases.acrokinesia(pathology) Alternative form of acrocinesia.acrokinesis(pathology) Alternative form of acrocinesia.acrokineticSynonym of acrodynamic.acrolepiineAny moth of the subfamily Acrolepiinae acromegalia(pathology) Alternative form of acromegaly.acromegalic(pathology) Pertaining to or characteristic of acromegaly.acromelanicRelating to acromelanism acromphalus(pathology) An abnormal protrusion of the navel that sometimes leads to umbilical hernia acromyodianAny passerine songbird of the former taxon Acromyodi acromyodousSynonym of acromyodic.acronematic(biology, of a flagellum) hairless acronycally(archaic) In an acronycal manner; rising when the sun sets, and vice versa; not with the sun.acronyctous(astronomy, archaic) acronycal acronymaniaThe enthusiastic creation and use of acronyms.acronymicalAlternative form of acronymic.acronymitis(humorous) The excessive use of acronyms.acropetallyIn an acropetal manner.acroplaxomeA structure that lies between the membranes of the acrosome and nucleus of a spermatozoon.acropleuronThe small dorsal region of the mesopleuron acropolisesplural of acropolis acropolitanOf or befitting an acropolis, especially in lofty glory and in the capacity to inspire awe; compare Acropolitan.acropomatid(ichthyology) Any member of the family Acropomatidae.acrospiromaA tumor of the distal portion of a sweat gland.acrosporous(archaic) having acrospores acrostichal(entomology, of bristles) Situated on the mesothorax of some dipteran flies acrostichicBeing or relating to an acrostic.acrosticismAcrostic arrangement or character.acrotarsialRelating to the acrotarsium acrotarsium(zoology) The instep of the foot (front of the tarsus)acrotergiteThe precostal sector of a tergite acrotrophic(biology, of an insect) Having nutritive cells at the top of the follicular tube acrylamidesplural of acrylamide actagardineA particular lantibiotic, structurally related to mersacidin.actantiallyIn terms of actants.acteonellid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Acteonellidae.actigraphicRelating to actigraphy.actiniarianAny sea anemone of the order Actiniaria actinicallyIn an actinic manner.actinistianRelating to coelacanths (and related fish) of the class Actinistia.actinoceridAny extinct cephalopod of the order †Actinocerida actinodromeAlternative form of actinodromous.actinographA recording actinometer.actinohivin(biochemistry) A lectin, that counters HIV, isolated from an actinomycete of the genus Longispora actinohodinMisspelling of actinorhodin.actinolepid(zoology) Any of the extinct placoderms in the family Actinolepidae.actinolitic(mineralogy) containing, or resembling, actinolite.actinologue(biology) A part of an actinomere correspondent to another in a different actinomere.actinomeresplural of actinomere actinomericRelating to actinomeres actinometer(physics) An instrument used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.actinometrythe measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation actinomycesAny bacterium (species) of the genus Actinomyces.actinomycin(biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of toxic polypeptide antibiotics found in soil bacteria of genus Streptomyces.actinophageAny bacteriophage that infects bacteria of the order Actinomycetales.actinophoneAn apparatus for the production of sound by the action of the actinic, or ultraviolet, rays.actinophore(biology) A cartilaginous spine that supports the fin rays of fish actinopilinA seta of some mites of the superorder Acariformes actinopodidAny mygalomorph spider of the family Actinopodidae actinoporinA type of actinotoxin that form pores in membranes that contain sphingomyelin actinorhiza(biology) A root nodule formed as a result of a symbiotic relationship between an actinomycete and fine plant roots.actinoscopy(medicine, archaic) Radiology; examination by means of an X-ray machine.actinosporeactinosporean actinostele(botany) A type of protostele, in which the core of vascular tissue in the stem extends outward in lobes.actinostome(archaic, zoology) The mouth or anterior opening of a various marine animals, such as the starfish.actinotoxinA toxin derived from extracts of the tentacles of sea anemones.actinotrichAny mite of the former superorder Actinotrichida (now Acariformes)actinotrochAlternative form of actinotrocha.actinovirusAny virus of the genus Actinovirus actionalism(sociology) Describes the theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.actionalityThe quality of being actional.activatableCapable of being activated.activationsplural of activation actlessnessAbsence of an act; failure to act; inaction.actomyosinsplural of actomyosin actonitrileMisspelling of acetonitrile.actualisticRelating to action or the actual actualitiesplural of actuality actualizingpresent participle and gerund of actualize actuariallyBy actuarial principles.actuaryshipThe role or status of actuary.actuatoricsThe science and technology of actuators acultomancy(very rare) divination using needles aculturallyIn an acultural way.acuminatingpresent participle and gerund of acuminate acuminationA sharpening; termination in a sharp point; a tapering point.acuminolide(organic chemistry) A polycyclic macrolide, 5-hydroxy-4-[(2R,3aS,5aR,9aR,9bS)-3a-(hydroxymethyl)-6,6,9a-trimethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2-yl]-2(5H)-furanone isolated from the dinoflagellate Dinophysis acuminata acuminulate(rare) Somewhat or slightly acuminate.acupressure(uncountable) An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.acupuncture(transitive) To treat with acupuncture.acutangular(geometry) acute-angled.acuteangledAlternative form of acute-angled.acutenessesplural of acuteness acuticulateLacking a cuticle acutissimin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.acyanogenicNot cyanogenic.acyclicallyIn an acyclic manner; without cycles.acylamidase(biochemistry) Synonym of amidase.acylanilide(organic chemistry) Any acyl anilide acylazolium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any acyl derivative of an azolium ion acylfulvene(organic chemistry) Any acyl derivative of a fulvene acyliminium(organic chemistry) Any acyl iminium ion acyloxyacyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any acyloxy derivative of an acyl group acylpyrrole(organic chemistry) Any acyl derivative of a pyrrole adafenoxateA compound related to centrophenoxine, with nootropic activity in rats.adamantanol(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric alcohols formally derived from adamantane by replacing a hydrogen atom with a hydroxy group, but especially the tertiary alcohol 1-adamantanol adamantanyl(organic chemistry) Alternative form of adamantyl.adaptationsplural of adaptation adaptedness(uncountable) The state of being adapted; suitableness; fitness.adaptionismAlternative form of adaptationism.adaptionistAlternative form of adaptationist.adaptogenicBeing or relating to an adaptogen.adaptometerAn optometric instrument that measures the minimum threshold of brightness that can be detected or how well the human eye can adapt to a recently darkened environment.adaptometry(optics) The measurement of threshold of brightness by means of an adaptometer adatanserinA drug once investigated as a possible antidepressant.addictinglyIn an addicting manner.addictivelyIn an addictive manner.addictivityThe characteristic of being addictive.addictologyThe study of addictions.additionarySynonym of additional.additionist(rare) One who supports or implements a policy of adding something.addititious(rare, obsolete) Additive; Increasing.addleheadedAddled; confused; stupid; flustered.addressableAble to be addressed.addressablyIn an addressable manner.addressibleAlternative form of addressable.addresslessWithout an address.addressment(obsolete) The act of addressing; the act of directing one's attention, speech, or effort toward a particular point, person, or object.adductivelyIn an adductive fashion.adebrelimabA humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks PD-L1, enhancing antitumor immune response.adelphogamy(entomology) Mating between ants descended from the same queen.adenocancer(pathology) Synonym of adenocarcinoma.adenochromeA red pigment present in the branchial heart tissue of the octopus adenocystic(pathology) Relating to adenocystomas adenofectedtransfected by means of adenoviruses adenography(anatomy, archaic) The division of anatomy describing the glands adenoidallyIn an adenoidal way.adenoiditis(medicine) Inflammation of the adenoid in the human throat.adenolipoma(oncology) A benign lipoma of a gland containing both glandular and fat tissue.adenomatoidOf or pertaining to an adenoma adenomatous(pathology) Of or pertaining to adenoma adenomegaly(pathology) The enlargement of a gland, especially those of the neck adenomyosis(pathology) A medical condition characterized by the presence of ectopic glandular tissue in the surrounding muscles, often and especially of the endometrial tissue of the uterus in the myometrium (endometriosis).adenomyoticRelating to adenomyosis.adenosinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of adenosine adenovectoradenoviral vector adenovirionThe virion of an adenovirus adenylation(biochemistry) Any reaction or process that forms an adenylate but especially such a posttranslational modification to a protein.adenylylate(biochemistry) To undergo, or to carry out adenylylation adeomatosisMisspelling of adenomatosis.adglutinate(botany) Synonym of accrete (“grown together”).adhesiotomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to divide or separate an adhesion.adhortation(obsolete, rhetoric) advice; exhortation adhortativeRelating to the giving of advice; tending to adhort.adhortatory(obsolete) Containing counsel or warning; advisory.adiabaticalAlternative form of adiabatic.adiagnosticNot diagnostic.adiaphanousNot transparent; not translucent; not diaphanous; opaque.adiaphorismThe belief that certain religious doctrines or ceremonies are indifferent, i.e. do not matter.adiaphoristOne who believes in adiaphorism.adiaphorousneither harmful nor beneficial adiathermal(thermodynamics) adiabatic; not involving transmission of heat adiathermicimpervious to heat adinopectinMisspelling of adiponectin.adipimidate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of adipimidic acid (hexanediimidic acid)adipocerate(transitive) To convert into adipocere.adipoceriteAlternative form of adipocere.adipocerousLike, or containing, adipocere.adipogenousProducing fat.adipometricRelating to adipometry (the measurement of fat levels in the body)adiponectin(biochemistry) A protein hormone that modulates glucose regulation and fatty acid catabolism.adiponutrin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein similar to patatin adipophilin(biochemistry) An adipose differentiation-related protein associated with globule surface membrane material adiposenessThe state or quality of being adipose.adiposphereAn adipose tissue organoid.adipostasisThe regulation of adipose tissue in the body adipostaticRelating to adipostasis adjacenciesplural of adjacency adjectionalPertaining to adjection; that is, or may be, annexed.adjectivelyAs an adjective; adjectivally.adjectiviseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of adjectivize.adjectivismThe excessive use of adjectives.adjectivityThe state or condition of being an adjective.adjectivize(American spelling, grammar) To convert a word into an adjective.adjointable(mathematics) That may be made adjoint adjointness(uncountable) The state or quality of being adjoint.adjournableCapable of being adjourned.adjournmentThe state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.adjudgeableCapable of being adjudged.adjudgementAlternative form of adjudgment.adjudicableCapable of being adjudicated.adjudicatedsimple past and past participle of adjudicate adjudicatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of adjudicate adjudicatorOne who adjudicates.adjuncthoodThe role or status of an adjunct (a colleague or subordinate).adjunctionsplural of adjunction adjurationsplural of adjuration adjustation(rare) Adjustment.adjustmentsplural of adjustment adjuvantingActing as an adjuvant adluminally(anatomy) In an adluminal manner or direction admanuensis(UK, law, historical) In old English law, one taking a corporal oath, that is, by laying the hand on the Bible, in distinction from one taking the oath in other forms, or affirming.admarginate(archaic) To write in the margin.admaxillary(archaic, anatomy) Near to the maxilla (jawbone)admeasuringpresent participle and gerund of admeasure adminicular(obsolete) Supplying help; auxiliary; corroborative; explanatory.adminiculum(medicine) That which gives support to a part.administersthird-person singular simple present indicative of administer admiralshipThe state, property, or office of being an admiral.admiraltiesplural of admiralty admirationsplural of admiration admissivelyIn an admissive manner; so as to admit.admittaunceObsolete form of admittance.admittinglyBy one's own admission; admittedly.admittivityThe reciprocal of impedivity.admonishingpresent participle and gerund of admonish admonitionsplural of admonition adnexectomy(surgery) The removal of a lump in the tissue of the adnexa of the uterus.adnominally(grammar) In an adnominal way; used like an adnoun, adjectivally.adnominatio(rhetoric) paronomasia; wordplay adolescenceThe transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity, beginning at the onset of puberty and with an endpoint defined either legally (at the age of majority, such as 18 in many jurisdictions) or psychocognitively (at various ages, depending on individual experience).adolescency(dated) adolescence adolescentsplural of adolescent adonifoline(organic chemistry) The polycyclic compound (1R,20R)-4-hydroxy-5,10-dimethyl-2,6,9,12-tetraoxa-17-azapentacyclo[12.5.1.14,8.08,10.017,20]henicos-14-ene-3,11-dione present in Jacobaea adonidifolia adonizationAct or process of adonizing.adoptianismAlternative form of adoptionism.adoptianist(Christianity) Alternative form of adoptionist.adoptionism(Christianity) A form of Christianity which maintains that Jesus is divine only in the sense that God the Father adopted him, either at Jesus' birth, or at his death, as opposed to the orthodox understanding of the nature of the Trinity.adoptionist(Christianity) One who believes in or supports adoptionism.adorabilityThe quality of being adorable; adorableness.adorabubble(slang, rare) Cute; lovable.adorationalRelating to adoration.adoxography(rhetoric) Fine writing on a minor or trivial subject.adrenalinedUnder adrenaline.adrenalinesplural of adrenaline adrenalinic(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Of or pertaining to adrenaline.adrenalitis(pathology) Inflammation of one or both adrenal glands, leading to an insufficiency of cortisol and/or aldosterone.adrenalizedsimple past and past participle of adrenalize adrenectomyAlternative form of adrenalectomy.adrenodoxin(biochemistry) A ferredoxin present in mitochondria of the adrenal cortex.adrenogenicRelating to the adrenal gland or to the adrenal cortex adrenolytic(biochemistry) That inhibits the production or function of adrenaline.adrenopathy(pathology) Any disease of the adrenal glands or the suprarenal glands adrenorphinAn endogenous, C-terminally amidated, opioid octapeptide, produced from proteolytic cleavage of proenkephalin A and widely distributed throughout the mammalian brain.adrenotoxictoxic to the adrenal glands adscriptionThe state of being joined, bound or annexed adscriptiveAttached or annexed to the glebe or estate and transferable with it.adsorpativeAlternative form of adsorptive.adsorptionsplural of adsorption adstrictionAlternative form of astriction.adstringentAlternative form of astringent.adulatorilyIn an adulatory manner.adulterableSusceptible to being adulterated.adulterantsplural of adulterant adulteratedsimple past and past participle of adulterate adulteratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of adulterate adulteratorOne who or that which adulterates, or harms the purity of, something.adultescentAn adult who continues to participate in and enjoy youth culture.adulticidalOf or pertaining to an adulticide adultophileA teleiophile.adumbratingpresent participle and gerund of adumbrate adumbration(uncountable) The state of being in shadow or shade; (countable) a shadow.adumbrativeOf or pertaining to adumbration advanceableThat can be advanced, as of a tax credit that may be brought forward for immediate use rather than being reclaimed at the end of the year.advancementThe act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity advancinglyIn an advancing manner.advantagingpresent participle and gerund of advantage advectionalRelating to advection.advectively(earth science, chemistry, physics) In an advective manner.adventerousObsolete form of adventurous.adventitial(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the adventitia adventitionThe action or fact of occurring adventitiously; extrinsic addition or influence; accidental or incidental occurrence.adventurersplural of adventurer adventuressA female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.adventuringpresent participle and gerund of adventure adventurishSomewhat connected with or indicative of adventure or adventurism.adventurism(politics) Political strategy focusing on individual actions such as assassinating political enemies.adventuristSomeone who is into adventurism.adventurizeTo make into an adventure; to give adventurous characteristics to.adventurous(of a person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.adverbative(grammar) Functioning as an adverb; adverbial.adverbiallyAs, or in the manner of, an adverb.advergamingThe creation or playing of advergames.adversarialCharacteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.adversariesplural of adversary adversative(linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference.adversenessThe state or quality of being adverse, or opposed.adversitiesplural of adversity advertencesplural of advertence advertentlyintentionally, on purpose, purposely advertisersplural of advertiser advertisingCommunication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.advertizingpresent participle and gerund of advertize advertorialAn advertisement written in the form of an objective editorial, presented in a printed publication, and usually designed to look like a legitimate and independent news article.advesperate(rare, obsolete) To draw towards evening.advisednessThe state or quality of being advised—of being done or used advisedly.advisershipThe status or office of an adviser.advisorshipThe state or role of an advisor advocatress(rare) A female advocate.advocatrice(archaic) A female advocate.advowsonage(UK, law) An advowson.adyponectinMisspelling of adiponectin.aeciosporesplural of aeciospore aegerolysin(biochemistry) Any of a group of hemolytic proteins, many of which possess antitumoral, antiproliferative and antibacterial properties aelurillineAny spider in the tribe Aelurillini.aelurophileAlternative spelling of ailurophile.aelurophobeAlternative spelling of ailurophobe.aeneolithicAlternative form of Eneolithic.aenigmatite(mineralogy) An inosilicate mineral of sodium, iron, and titanium, forming brown to black triclinic lamellar crystals.aeolianiticOf or relating to aeolianite.aeolidaceanA sea slug of the suborder Aeolidacea.aeolosauridAny extinct titanosaur of the genus †Aeolosaurus aeolotropic(physics) Pertaining to aeolotropy; of a body or substance, having physical properties (e.g., electric conductivity, refractive index) that depend on the direction in which they are measured.aerenchymalRelating to aerenchyma aerifaction(obsolete) Aeration; exposure to air.aeroallergyAn allergy to an airborne allergen aeroantigen(immunology) An antigen present in the air aerobicallyIn an aerobic manner.aerobicized(of a person's body) toned by the use of aerobics aerobicizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of aerobicize aerobicwearClothing designed to be worn while taking part in aerobics.aerobiology(biology) The study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.aerobiontic(biology) Relating to aerobionts aerobrakingpresent participle and gerund of aerobrake aerocapture(intransitive) To perform (an) aerocapture.aerocentricFocusing on the air, or air travel.aerodoneticRelating to aerodonetics.aerodromics(obsolete) The science of flying airplanes aerodynamicOf, or relating to the science of aerodynamics.aeroecology(ecology) The ecology of airborne organisms.aeroelasticOf or pertaining to aeroelasticity aerogastria(pathology) Distension of the stomach by gas.aerogeneousAlternative form of aerogenous.aerogenesisThe production of gas or air.aerogeologyGeological investigations carried out from the air.aerogrammesplural of aerogramme, the alternative spelling of aerogram.aerographerSomeone versed in aerography; an aerologist.aerographicRelating to aerography.aerogravityA form of gravimetry incorporating real-time aerial navigation.aerohydrousComposed of or containing air and water.aerokinesis(fantasy, science fiction) A telekinetic ability to control the movement of air.aerokineticRelating to aerokinesis.aerologicalRelating to aerology.aeromantickArchaic spelling of aeromantic.aeromedicalOf or pertaining to aeromedicine.aeromodelerAlternative form of aeromodeller.aeronauticsThe design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.aeronautismThe practice of aeronautic travel.aeronomicalOf or pertaining to aeronomy aerophagist(medicine) A person who gulps in air.aerophagous(medicine) Of, relating to, or characterised by aerophagy.aerophilousSynonym of aerophilic.aerophysics(physics) The physics of the design and construction of aerodynamic devices aeroplanist(archaic) an aeroplane pilot aerosoliserA device used for aerosolising.aerosolizedsimple past and past participle of aerosolize aerosolizerAlternative form of aerosoliser.aerospatialOf or pertaining to aerospace.aerostatics(physics) the study of gases in equilibrium and of balloons or aircraft in varying atmospheric conditions aerostation(uncountable, historical) Aerial navigation; the act or science of raising and guiding balloons in the air.aerotechnicaeronautic (relating to aeronautics)aerotherapy(medicine) Any therapy that uses some form of air aerothermal(physics) Relating to the heating of surfaces due to their contact with the flow of air or other gases aerotrekkerSomeone who practises aerotrekking aerotropism(biology) The growth of an organism either towards, or away from a region of higher oxygen content.aeruginosin(medicine) Any of a family of peptidic protease inhibitors produced by the cyanobacterium Microcystis viridis aesthenopiaAlternative form of asthenopia.aesthenopicAlternative form of asthenopic.aesthesodic(archaic, biology, nervous system) sensory aestheticalOf or pertaining to aesthetics.aestheticanAlternative spelling of aesthetician (“An expert in aesthetics”).aestiferous(comparable, chiefly figurative) Producing much (aestival) heat.aestivatingAlternative spelling of estivating.aestivation(biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer: the summer version of hibernation.aetheriallyAlternative form of ethereally.aetiolationAlternative form of etiolation.aetiologicsThe study of aetiologies.aetiologiesplural of aetiology aetiologistOne who studies aetiology.aetiologize(uncommon) To give an aetiology to, to posit a cause of.aetosaurianAny aetosaur of the order †Aetosauria aetosaurine(paleontology) A member of the sufamily Aetosaurinae, of the family Stagonolepididae.aeviternitySynonym of eternity (“existence without end”).affablenessThe state or quality of being affable.affectationAn attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.affectativeMisconstruction of affective.affectinglySo as to affect in an emotional sense.affectionalPertaining to the affections; affective; characterized by emotion affectionedsimple past and past participle of affection affectivelyIn an affective way; emotionally.affectivityAn ability to experience affects: feelings, emotions, judgement, motivations, etc.affectuallyIn an affectual manner.afficionadoAlternative spelling of aficionado (“one who likes, knows about, and appreciates an interest”).affiliatingpresent participle and gerund of affiliate affiliationThe relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.affiliative(of behaviour) tending to promote social cohesion affiliatoryRelating to affiliation.affirmationThat which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.affirmativepertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming affirmatoryGiving affirmation; assertive; affirmative.affirmaunceObsolete form of affirmance.affirminglyin an affirming manner affixednessThe state or quality of being affixed.afflictedlyUnder a burden of affliction.afflictionsplural of affliction afflictress(rare) A female afflicter.affluentialaffluent and influential afforcement(obsolete) A reinforcement; a strengthening.affordables(rare) Anything that is affordable.affordancesplural of affordance afforestingSynonym of afforestation.afformationMisspelling of affirmation.afformative(grammar) An affix.affranchise(transitive) To free from obligation, servitude or service.affranchize(possibly nonstandard) Alternative spelling of affranchise.affreighter(archaic) One who hires or charters a ship to transport goods.affrettando(music) In a rushing or hurrying manner; as if pressing onwards.affrication(phonetics, uncountable, of a consonant) Becoming an affricate sound.affricatize(linguistics, intransitive) To become affricative.affrightful(obsolete) frightful affrightingpresent participle and gerund of affright affrontableAble to be affronted.affrontedly(obsolete) shamelessly or in an offended manner affrontmentAn act of affronting; an insult or hostile confrontation.aficionadosplural of aficionado afimoxifene(pharmacology) A selective estrogen receptor modulator which is the active metabolite of tamoxifen.aflagellateLacking a flagellum aflatoxicol(organic chemistry) The aflatoxin (3S,7R,16S)-16-hydroxy-11-methoxy-6,8,19-trioxapentacyclo[10.7.0.02,9.03,7.013,17]nonadeca-1,4,9,11,13(17)-pentaen-18-one afliberceptA fusion protein under development for the treatment of cancer.afloqualoneA quinazolinone sedative and muscle relaxant.aforelinked(Internet, informal) Linked previously (in the current text).aforelistedListed earlier in a document.aforequotedCited before; quoted in an earlier part of the treatise or essay.aforespokenSpoken previously.aforestatedStated earlier in a document.afrancesado(historical) An Iberian who supported the French during the Peninsular War.africoonianAlternative letter-case form of Africoonian.afrosoricid(zoology) Any member of the order Afrosoricida, a golden mole, an otter shrew, or a tenrec.afrotarsiidAny extinct primate of the family Afrotarsiidae afrotherian(zoology) Belonging or pertaining to the superorder Afrotheria, which includes the elephants, aardvarks, golden moles, tenrecs, etc.afterburdenAlternative form of afterburthen.afterburner(aviation) A device in a jet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.aftercareer(dated) The career that follows a particular experience or stage in a person's life; later career.aftercastleAlternative form of aftcastle.afterchurchAfter attending a church.aftercomingA following state, sequel, consequence, or result; an aftercome.aftercooledFitted with an aftercooler. (of an engine etc.)aftercoolerAn intercooler located at the end of the supercharging chain.aftercourseThe course (sequence of events or actions) that follows something; subsequent course.afterdinnerFollowing dinner.aftereffectAny delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested.aftergrowthA second growth, seen in plants like crops or timber after harvesting.afterimagesplural of afterimage afterlength(music, lutherie) The shorter length of string between the bridge and the tailpiece of a stringed instrument, on the other side from that which is usually played.aftermarket(business) The industry that serves that market.afternoonerA person performing some activity in the afternoon.afterschoolTaking place immediately after school classes.afterscript(rare) A postscript.aftershavesplural of aftershave aftershocksplural of aftershock afterstroke(literally) A stroke which follows another aftersummerA short period after summer.aftertastesplural of aftertaste afterwitted(dated) Characterized by afterwit; slow-witted.afucosylate(transitive, biochemistry, rare) To remove a fucosyl group from.afunctionalNot functional.againrising(obsolete) Resurrection.againstnessThe state or quality of being against.agamenosideA particular steroid glycoside.agamospermy(botany) The asexual production of embryos and seeds.aganactesis(rhetoric) An exclamation made out of a sense of deep indignation.aganglionic(physiology) Without ganglia.agangliosis(medicine) Aganglionosis.agariciformHaving the form of an agaric agaricologyThe study of agarics.agaropectin(biochemistry) A heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules making up the part of agar that is not agarose.agarotriose(biochemistry) A triose derived from agar agathodemonAlternative spelling of agathodaemon.agatiferousContaining or yielding agates.agatizationThe formation of agate.agelasimine(organic chemistry) Any of various adenine-related bicyclic diterpenoids isolated from the orange sponge Agelas mauritania, structurally related to the agelasines.agelastatin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a family of naturally-occurring oroidin alkaloids having antitumor properties agelessnessThe state or quality of being ageless.agenitalismThe absence or incomplete development of sex organs.agenticallyIn an agentic fashion.ageostrophyThe condition of being ageostrophic agglomerantThat causes agglomeration agglomeratecollected into a ball, heap, or mass agglutinantUniting, as glue; causing, or tending to cause, adhesion.agglutinateUnited with glue or as with glue; cemented together.agglutininsplural of agglutinin agglutinizeSynonym of agglutinate.agglutinousSubject to agglutination aggradation(geology) Increase in land elevation due to the deposition of sediment.aggrandiserAlternative form of aggrandizer.aggrandizedsimple past and past participle of aggrandize aggrandizerOne who makes great or aggrandizes.aggravatingpresent participle and gerund of aggravate aggravationExaggerated representation.aggravativeTending to aggravate.aggrecanase(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that act on aggrecans aggregatelycollectively; in mass.aggregatingpresent participle and gerund of aggregate aggregationThe act of collecting together, of aggregating.aggregativeBy, toward, or of aggregation (the act of collecting or gathering together).aggregatorsplural of aggregator aggregatoryCausing aggregation.aggregesomeMisspelling of aggresome.aggressionsplural of aggression aggrievanceoppression; hardship; grievance.aggrievedlyIn the manner of someone who is aggrieved aggroupmentArrangement in a group or in groups; grouping.aggrupation(Philippines) A group, an organization.agitatinglyIn an agitating manner.agitationalRelating to, or having the character of, political agitation agitatorialOf or relating to agitators.agitophasia(pathology) A condition characterized by abnormally rapid speech in which words, sounds, or syllables are unconsciously omitted, slurred, or distorted.agitpropperOne who creates or disseminates agitprop material.agliophobiaAlternative form of algophobia.aglomerularLacking glomeruli aglycosuria(medicine) Absence of sugar in the blood.aglycosuricHaving, or relating to, the condition of aglycosuria.agnaticallyIn an agnatic manner; by means of agnation.agnogenesis(pathology) The unknown cause of a disease agnopeptide(biochemistry) A short agnoprotein agnoprotein(biochemistry) Any of a family of viral proteins that play indirect roles in the biological processes and activities of viruses agnosticismThe view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.agnosticize(transitive) To make agnostic.agnotologicOf or pertaining to agnotology.agomelatineA melatonergic antidepressant.agomphiasisLooseness of the teeth.agonescence(biology) A halting of the growth of a colony of cells.agonisinglyAlternative spelling of agonizingly.agonistarch(Ancient Greece) One who trained persons to compete in public games and contests.agonistical(archaic) agonistic (of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks).agonizationA process or action of agonizing.agonizinglyIn an agonizing manner; in a way that causes agony.agonophilia(sexology) A type of paraphilia or sexual interest characterized by arousal from acts of struggling, fighting, or pretending to resist before being overpowered.agonothetesplural of agonothete agonotheticOf or pertaining to an agonothetes.agoraphiliaThe love of public life, crowds, and activity.agoraphobesplural of agoraphobe agoraphobiaThe fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.agoraphobicOne who suffers from agoraphobia.agrammatism(uncountable) The inability to form sentences by virtue of a brain disorder.agrammatistOne suffering from agrammatism.agranulosis(rare) agranulocytosis agrarianiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of agrarianize.agrarianismA social and political philosophy that advocates an equitable distribution of land.agrarianize(transitive) To imbue with the principles of agrarianism.agribiotechAgricultural biotechnology, particularly the use of biotechnology for agricultural applications agrichemistAlternative form of agrochemist.agricolaite(mineralogy) A mineral with the chemical formula K₄(UO₂)(CO₃)₃.agricultureThe art or science of cultivating the ground, including the growing and harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock.agrimetrics(statistics, agriculture) The measurement of fields or agricultural data.agrindustryAlternative form of agroindustry.agrinierite(mineralogy) A mineral often found in the oxidation zone of uranium deposits.agriologistOne involved in agriology.agriplasticPlastic for use in agriculture.agripreneurAn agricultural entrepreneur.agriproductAny product of agriculture agriscienceAgricultural science.agritourismA form of tourism in which tourists stay in farms or agricultural villages, either to experience farm life, or as a base for exploring the countryside agritouristA tourist who takes part in agritourism.agriturismo(count) A place of agritourism accommodation; a farm that offers tourists lodging as one of its lines of business.agrobiologyThe science of plant life and nutrition.agrocenosisSynonym of agroecosystem.agrochemistA chemist who works in the field of agrochemistry.agroclavine(organic chemistry) An ergot alkaloid (6aR,10aR)-7,9-dimethyl-4,6,6a,7,8,10a-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline agroclimate(agriculture) The climate as it relates to agriculture agroecologyThe agricultural ecology agroeconomyThe agricultural economy of a region or country agroexpress(genetics) To express a gene by means of agroinfiltration agrogeologyThe geological study of agrominerals.agrohabitat(ecology) An agricultural habitat agrologicalRelating to agrology.agromineralAny mineral that has an agricultural use, either as a nutrient or a fertilizer agronomistsplural of agronomist agropecuaryA combination of agriculture and livestock raising, as practiced in Brazil.agrophysicsbiophysics as it relates to agriculture agropolitanRelating to an agrocity.agropreneurAlternative form of agripreneur.agroproductAlternative form of agriproduct.agroresidueA residue (in the environment) of an agrochemical.agroscienceAlternative form of agriscience.agrostologyThe scientific study of grasses.agrotourismAlternative form of agritourism.agrotouristOne who participates in agrotourism.agrypnocoma(pathology) a wakeful yet apathetic, lethargic or partly comatose state aguardienteA kind of brandy made in Spain and Portugal.agudization(rare) Exacerbation, worsening.agyrophobiaA fear of crossing the street.ahermatypic(marine biology) Of a coral that is a species that does not build coral reefs ahistoricalLacking historical perspective or context.ahydramnios(medicine) Anhydramnios.aibohphobia(humorous, nonce word) An irrational fear of palindromes.aidoiomania(medicine, obsolete) Erotomania.aigialosaurAny of the family †Aigialosauridae of extinct semi-aquatic varanoid lizards.aiguilletteAn ornamental braided cord with decorative metal tips worn on uniforms.ailanthusesplural of ailanthus ailihphilia(humorous, nonce word) A love of palindromes.ailourophilAlternative spelling of ailurophile.ailuromancyDivination by the appearance and behaviour of cats.ailurophileA person with ailurophilia; a cat-lover.ailurophobeA person with an irrational fear or hatred of felines.ailuropodinAny giant panda of the subfamily Ailuropodinae aimlessnessThe state or quality of being aimless, or without purpose or direction.airboardingThe sport of riding an airboard.airbreatherAn airbreathing aircraft engine airbrushingpresent participle and gerund of airbrush aircraftmanA member of the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force or the air forces of various other Commonwealth countries.airdroppingpresent participle and gerund of airdrop airfreightsthird-person singular simple present indicative of airfreight airgraphics(dated) aerography; meteorology airlessnessThe state or condition of being poorly ventilated; lacking good air circulation, having stale air.airorhynchyA retroflexion of the face at the front of the palate in primates.airplanefulEnough to fill an airplane.airportableTransportable by aircraft.airportlessWithout an airport.airportlikeResembling or characteristic of an airport.airsicknessA feeling of nausea, dizziness etc. caused by the motion of an aircraft; a form of motion sickness.airsteppingpresent participle and gerund of airstep airtrappingAn abnormal retention of air in the lungs.airworthiercomparative form of airworthy: more airworthy aithochrousreddish-brown, ruddy ajadelphine(organic chemistry) A diterpenoid alkaloid found in Consolida ajacis (syn. Delphinium ajacis).ajapsandaliA Georgian dish consisting of eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and seasoning.akataphasiadisorder of thought expression in speech and results due to dissolution of logical ordering of trains of thought akhtenskite(mineralogy) A rare grey or black mineral containing manganese and oxygen.akinetopsiaAn inability to perceive motion, despite stationary objects remaining more or less visible, due to brain damage disrupting input to the dorsal pathway.akraticallyIn an akratic manner.akrocentricMisspelling of acrocentric.akropolisesplural of akropolis alabastrianAlternative form of alabastrine.alabastrineOf, pertaining to, or like, alabaster.alacrifyingpresent participle and gerund of alacrify alacriouslyWith alacrity; briskly.alafenamide(organic chemistry) A particular derivative of 6-aminopurine alafosfalin(pharmacology) A phosphonopeptide antibiotic.alamethicin(medicine) A peptide antibiotic containing the amino acid 2-aminoisobutyric acid that is not found in proteins alamodality(obsolete) The quality of being fashionable.alamodenessThe state or quality of being a la mode.alaninaemia(pathology) The presence of alanine in the blood alaninamide(organic chemistry) The amide of the amino acid alanine CH₃-CH(NH₂)-CO-NH₂ alanylation(organic chemistry) The introduction of an alanyl group into a molecule alaphosphin(organic chemistry) A phosphonic acid derived of alanine that is an antibacterial peptide mimetic alaproclateA psychoactive drug and research chemical.alariaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Alariaceae of brown algae.albatrossesplural of albatross albedometerAn instrument used to measure the albedo of a surface albeluvisol(soil science) A soil with a thin, dark surface horizon on a bleached subsurface horizon that tongues into a clay illuviation horizon.albendazoleAn antiparasitic anthelmintic used especially against the larvae of tapeworms albertosaurAny dinosaur of the genus †Albertosaurus albiflorous(botany) Having white flowers.albifyllineA bioactive xanthine derivative.albiglutide(pharmacology) A glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist drug used to treat type 2 diabetes.albinocracyrule by white people albinoidismThe condition of being albinoid.albonoursinAn antibacterial diketopiperazine peptide produced by Streptomyces noursei.albugineous(anatomy) Resembling the white of the eye, or of an egg. It is applied to various white or whitish things in the body.albumenizedsimple past and past participle of albumenize albumenizerOne who albumenizes.albuminemia(pathology) The (normal) presence of albumin in the blood.albuminemic(pathology) Relating to albuminemia albuminizerAlternative form of albumenizer.albuminoidsplural of albuminoid albuminosis(archaic, pathology) A condition of the blood characterized by the presence of more than the usual amount of albumin; hyperalbuminemia.albuminureaMisspelling of albuminuria.albuminuria(pathology) The presence of albumin in the urine, often a symptom of renal disease albuminuricshowing the symptom albuminuria, i.e. having albumen in the urine albumosuria(pathology) The presence of proteoses in the urine.alcaftadine(pharmacology) An histamine H₁ receptor antagonist used to prevent eye irritation brought on by allergic conjunctivitis.alcaldeshipThe role or status of alcalde.alcalescentAlternative spelling of alkalescent.alcalimeterRare spelling of alkalimeter.alcelaphine(mammalogy) Any member of the subfamily Alcelaphinae of wildebeest, hartebeest, bonteboks and related species.alchemisticOf or pertaining to alchemists.alchemistry(obsolete) alchemy alchochoden(obsolete, UK, dialect, astrology) The planet which bears rule in the principal places of an astrological figure when a person is born.alcoholemiaAlternative spelling of alcoholaemia.alcoholidayA holiday or leisure time spent drinking alcohol.alcoholizedsimple past and past participle of alcoholize alcohollessWithout alcohol.alcoholysis(organic chemistry) Solvolysis using an alcohol.alcoholyticRelating to alcoholysis alcohometryAlternative form of alcoholometry.alcothermalAlternative form of alcohothermal.alcyonacean(zoology) Any member of the Alcyonacea; a soft coral.alcyonacianAlternative form of alcyonacean.alcyonarian(zoology) Any of the Alcyonaria, a subclass of the Anthozoa.alcyoniididAny bryozoan of the family Alcyonidiidae aldactazide(medicine) A mixture of hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone used as a diuretic aldermanateThe office of an alderman; the municipal legislative body of a city or town.aldermaness(rare) A female alderman; an alderwoman.aldermanite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus.aldermanityThe condition of being an alderman.alderperson(uncommon) An alderman of any gender (gender-neutral); a member of a city council.aldesleukinA particular therapeutic interleukin.aldoheptose(organic chemistry) Any aldose form of a heptose aldonitrile(organic chemistry) Any aldosidic nitrile aldopentose(biochemistry) A pentose that is also an aldose.aldosterone(biochemistry, steroids) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.aldotetrose(biochemistry) Any aldose having four carbon atoms aldouronate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of an aldouronic acid alectorioidRelating to lichens of the genus Alectoria.aleglitazar(pharmacology) A drug being developed to treat diabetes.alembicatedsimple past and past participle of alembicate alemtuzumab(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and T-cell lymphoma, targeting CD52.alendronate(pharmacology) The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of alendronic acid.aleocharineAny rove beetle of the subfamily Aleocharinae alepisaurid(ichthyology) Any member of the family Alepisauridae, the lancetfishes.aleptinemia(rare, medicine) The absence of the hormone leptin in the bloodstream alethicallyIn an alethic manner or context.alethiology(logic) The branch of logic dealing with truth and error.alethophile(rare) A follower of alethophilia; a lover of the truth.alethophobe(very rare) A person who suffers from alethophobia.alethoscope(historical) An instrument, invented in the 1860s, for viewing magnified pictures by means of a single lens inside a box. By varying the intensity of the light, the same picture can be shown as "daytime" or "nighttime".aleuromancydivination using flour or related products such as dough or cakes and fortune cookies aleurometerAn instrument used for the examination of crude gluten as to its power of distending under the influence of heat, as a means of judging of the value of a flour for breadmaking.aleuroplast(biology) A proteinoplast.alexandrine(poetry) A line of poetic meter having twelve syllables, usually divided into two or three equal parts.alexandrite(mineralogy) A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.alexeyeviteAn alternative name for the mineral alexjejewite.alexiterialSynonym of alexiteric.alexithymiaA deficiency in understanding, processing, or describing emotions.alexithymicA person who has difficulty feeling, processing or understanding emotions alfamovirusAny mosaic virus of the genus Alfamovirus alfaprostol(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.alfilerillaAlternative form of alfilaria.alfilerilloMachaonia woodburyana, a plant in the family Rubiaceae.alfimepraseA thrombolytic drug.algacultureFarming of algae (and/or kelp).algarovillaAgglutinated seeds and husks of various leguminous trees (such as Chloroleucon mangense), formerly used for tanning leather and as a dye.algebraicalPertaining to algebra or its laws.algebraistsplural of algebraist algebralikeResembling algebra.algebricianSynonym of algebraist.algefacientMaking cool; cooling.algesimeterSynonym of algometer.algesimetry(medicine) The measurement of sensitivity to pain.algesiologyThe study of analgesia.algesthesiaSynonym of nociception.algesthesis(medicine) Perception or sensation of pain.alginolyticThat breaks down alginic acid or alginates.alginuresisPainful urination; dysuria.algiophobiaAlternative form of algophobia.algluceraseA modified form of human β-glucocerebrosidase where the non-reducing ends of the oligosaccharide chains have been terminated with mannose residues.algolagniacSomeone who indulges in algolagnia; a sadomasochist.algolagnist(dated) A sexual masochist.algological(botany) Of or pertaining to algology (the study of algae).algologistsplural of algologist algophagousThat eats algae algophilistA person who is subject to algophilia; one who derives sexual pleasure from feeling pain.algorithmic(mathematics, computing) Of, relating to, or being an algorithm.algotherapyThe therapeutic use of seaweed or algae.algotrading(trading) Automated computerized trading in financial markets.alicaforsenA drug under investigation for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.alicochlear(anatomy) The greater wing of the cochlear bone aliconazole(pharmacology) An antifungal azole derivative.alienatedlyIn an alienated way.alienationsplural of alienation alienatress(rare) A female alienator.alimemazineA phenothiazine derivative used as an antipruritic and to prevent motion sickness.alimentally(obsolete) In such a way that serves for nourishment or food.alismaceous(botany) Belonging to the Alismaceae (syn. Alismataceae) of water plantains and close relatives.alisphenoid(anatomy) The greater wing of the sphenoid bone alisporivir(pharmacology) A cyclophilin inhibitor.aliturgical(of a day in the Christian calendar) On which the Eucharist is not offered.alivincular(biology, of bivalves) Having the longer axis transverse to the hinge line alkalescentSlightly alkaline; having the properties of an alkali.alkalibiont(biology) Any organism that lives in an alkaline environment alkaligrassThe saltgrass Puccinellia alkalimeterA device used to measure alkalinity.alkalimetryThe process of determining the strength of an alkali.alkalinizerA substance that alkalinizes alkalinuria(pathology) The condition of the urine having a higher than normal pH alkaliphileAny organism that lives and thrives in an alkaline environment, such as a soda lake; a form of extremophile.alkaliphilyThe condition of being alkaliphilic alkaliproofResistant to the corrosive effects of alkaline substances.alkalophileAlternative form of alkaliphile.alkanethiol(organic chemistry) Any simple aliphatic thiol.alkenylacyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkenyl derivative of an acyl radical alkenylated(organic chemistry) reacted with an alkene alkoxyalkyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkoxy derivative of an alkyl radical alkoxyamine(organic chemistry) Any alkoxy derivative of an amine alkoxyamino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkoxy derivative of an amino radical alkoxyethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkoxy derivative of an ethyl group alkoxylated(organic chemistry) Modified by addition of an alkoxy group alkylaminesplural of alkylamine alkylationsplural of alkylation alkylborane(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic organoborane.alkylhalideAlternative form of alkyl halide.alkylindole(organic chemistry) Any alkyl derivative of an indole alkylphenol(organic chemistry) Any of a family of organic compounds obtained by the alkylation of a phenol alkylpurine(biochemistry) Any C- or N-alkyl derivative of a purine; some of them are immunopotentiators alkylsilane(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic organosilane alkynylated(organic chemistry) Reacted with, or converted into, an alkyne.allaballies(obsolete) Alternative form of alliballies.allantiasis(pathology, archaic) Food poisoning (especially botulism) as a result of eating poorly cooked sausages.allantoidal(anatomy) Of or relating to the allantois.allantoidesplural of allantois allargentum(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal silver gray mineral containing antimony and silver.allatectomyThe surgical removal of the corpus allatum from an insect.allectation(obsolete) enticement; allurement allegationsplural of allegation allegeaunceObsolete form of allegeance.allegiancesplural of allegiance allegiantlyIn an allegiant manner allegiaunceObsolete form of allegiance.allegoricalOf, relating to, or containing allegory.allegorisedsimple past and past participle of allegorise allegoriserAlternative form of allegorizer.allegoristsplural of allegorist allegorizerOne who allegorizes.allegorizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of allegorize allegrettosplural of allegretto allelicallyIn terms of alleles.allelogenic(genetics) Relating to allelogenesis allelomorph(genetics, obsolete) Synonym of allele.allelopathyThe release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants.allelotypic(genetics) Relating to allelotypes alleluiaticPertaining to or consisting of an alleluia.allemontite(mineralogy) The mineral form of antimony arsenide (SbAs).alleopathicMisspelling of allelopathic.allergenomeA proteome of all proteins implicated in an allergic response allergology(medicine) The study of the causes and treatment of allergies.allergylikeResembling an allergy allesthesiafalse allochiria; a condition involving incomplete perception of a stimulus (sensation at a point remote from the stimulus)alleviatingpresent participle and gerund of alleviate alleviationThe act of alleviating; relief or mitigation.alleviativeThat alleviates pain; palliative allexivirusAny virus of the genus Allexivirus alleygating(British) The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.alliballies(obsolete) A kind of cotton cloth from India.alligatoredDamaged by alligatoring.alligatorid(zoology) Any reptile of the family Alligatoridae; a caiman or alligator.allineationalignment; position in a straight line, as of two planets with the sun alliteratedsimple past and past participle of alliterate alliteratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of alliterate alliteratorSomeone who alliterates.alliumosideA particular steroid glycoside.allnightersplural of allnighter alloalbumin(genetics, biochemistry) Any of a group of genetically-related albumins found in blood serum alloantigen(genetics) Any antigen, present in only some individuals of a species, that stimulates the production of antibodies in those that lack it; an isoantigen allobarrier(biochemistry, genetics) A biochemical barrier to allografting allobetulinA naturally-occurring isomer of betulin allocamelusA fictional animal, apparently based on early reports of llamas, which has the head of an ass or mule and the body of a camel.allocatable(computing) Able to be allocated.allocationsplural of allocation allocentricConcerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded.allochimera(genetics) Either of two chimeras having different combination of parent zygotes allocholane(organic chemistry) The isomer of cholane 5α-cholane allochroite(mineralogy) a type of Garnet.allochronic(biology, of taxa) occurring in different geologic time periods allochroousChanged in color, as plumage after moulting allochthone(geology) Alternative form of allochthon.allochthonyallochthonous biomass alloclamideAn antitussive drug.alloclasite(mineralogy) A brittle monoclinic sulfosalt mineral of the arsenopyrite group.allocochick(archaic, historical) shell money used by Native American peoples of California allocutionsplural of allocution allocyanineAlternative form of allocyanin.allocyathin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of cyathin diterpenes found in fungi of the genus Cyathus.allodesmineAny of the genus †Allodesmus of extinct pinnipeds.allodgement(uncountable) The state or condition of being lodged.allodialismThe allodial system.allodialistA holder of allodial land.allodialityThe allodial system.allodiploid(genetics) Having two complete sets of chromosomes derived from two different species alloerotismSynonym of alloeroticism.allofeedingThe feeding of one individual by another, typically among birds allogeneity(genetics) The condition of being allogeneic allogeneousof a different nature or kind.allogenetic(biology) foreign (originating elsewhere)allogenomic(genetics) Relating to allogenomes or to allogenomics allograftedgrafted as an allograft allograftic(medicine) Allografic.allographicRelating to allographs or allography.allogromiidAny foraminiferan of the order Allogromiida allohaploid(cytology, genetics) Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes derived from two different species allohistorySynonym of alternate history.allohormoneAny hormone transferred from one individual to another by close physical contact (typically during sexual intercourse)allolactose(biochemistry) An isomer of the sugar lactose.allomorphicPertaining to allomorphism or to allomorphs.alloocimene(organic chemistry) The unsaturated hydrocarbon (4E,6Z)-2,6-dimethylocta-2,4,6-triene allopathistA practitioner of allopathy allopelagic(biology, of a marine organism) That lives at a variety of depths allopeptide(immunology) Any peptide that plays a part in allorecognition allophanate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of allophanic acid allophonateMisspelling of allophanate.allophonics(linguistics) Allophony or its study alloplasmicRelating to or composed of alloplasm.alloplastic(surgery) Any artificial material substituted for tissue grafts.allopoiesis(philosophy) Creation of or by something other than the self.allopoieticOf, relating to, or created by allopoiesis.alloproteinA synthetic protein, especially one that contains an amino acid that is not found in nature allopsychic(psychology) Relating to the relationship between the mind and the outside world.allopurinol(pharmacology) A synthetic drug which inhibits uric acid formation, used to treat gout and related conditions.allorubbing(zoology) The rubbing against an animal by another member of the same species.allosamidin(organic chemistry) A polycyclic carbohydrate amide that is a chitinase inhibitor allosauroid(paleontology) Any member of a superfamily clade of dinosaurs including the sinoraptorids, carcharodontosaurids and allosaurids.allosemiticOf or pertaining to allosemitism; seeing and treating Jews as alien.allospecies(biology) Any of the species that make up a superspecies allosterismSynonym of allostery.allotherapyAn allopathic therapy allotherian(zoology) Any member of the infraclass †Allotheria of extinct mammals.allothermalHaving an external heat source allotrophicOf or pertaining to an allotroph.allotropiesplural of allotropy allotropism(chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.allotropize(chemistry) To change in physical properties but not in substance; to alter the state, crystalline structure or appearance of a chemical while leaving it's atomic composition the same, such as the change of pure carbon from graphite to diamond or a buckyball.allotropous(botany) Pertaining to a flower which attracts a large range of different insects to feed on its nectar.allotypical(immunology, rare) Allotypic: of, due to, or pertaining to an allotype.alloverness(art) The non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus.allowancingpresent participle and gerund of allowance alloxanisedAlternative spelling of alloxanized.alloxanized(pathology) Suffering from alloxan diabetes.alloxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.allozymaticSynonym of allozymic.allroundersplural of allrounder allurementsplural of allurement alluviationThe deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.allylaminesplural of allylamine allylborane(organic chemistry) Any allyl borane allylindigo(organic chemistry) Any N-allyl derivative of indigo allylnickel(organic chemistry) Any allyl organometallic compound of nickel.allylphenol(organic chemistry) Any allyl phenol allylsilane(organic chemistry) Any allyl silane almacantarsplural of almacantar almightiful(obsolete, Early Modern) almighty; all-powerful almonershipThe rank or office of an almoner.almotriptanA triptan drug for the treatment of migraine.almsgivingsplural of almsgiving almucantarsplural of almucantar alnagershipThe role or status of an alnager.alnespirone(pharmacology) A psychoactive azapirone drug with anxiolytic and antidepressant properties.alogicalitySynonym of alogicalness.alomfilimabA selective inducible T-cell costimulator antibody.aloxistatinA protease inhibitor drug.alpenstocksplural of alpenstock alphabetary(obsolete) alphabetic; rudimentary alphabetickObsolete form of alphabetic.alphabeticsThe study of the alphabet, the sounds associated with each letter, and the construction of written words.alphabetiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of alphabetize.alphabetism(countable) An initialism: an abbreviation which is read letter by letter, such as UN.alphabetistSomeone who practices alphabetism, discrimination on the basis of the first letter of a name.alphabetize(US, Canada, transitive) To arrange words or items in order of the first (and then subsequent) letters as they occur in the alphabet.alphadoloneAlternative form of alfadolone.alphaglobinAlternative form of alpha globin.alphamericsalphanumeric characters alphamosaicOf or pertaining to alphamosaics.alphasortedIn alphabetical order.alphaxalone(medicine) The neuroactive steroid and general anesthetic 3α-hydroxy-5α-pregnane-11,20-dione alphostatin(organic chemistry) A phosphopeptide, 1-O-[(2S,3S)-2-[[(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-methylpentanoyl] 5-O-phosphono (2S)-2-[[(2S)-5-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoyl]amino]pentanedioate, that is a phosphatase inhibitor alpiropride(pharmacology) A dopamine antagonist.alprafenoneAn antiarrhythmic drug.alprostadil(pharmacology) Prostaglandin E₁, a vasodilatory drug used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.alreadinessThe state or quality of being or happening already.alseroxylonA purified extract of the root of Rauvolfia serpentina, used as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris and as a sedative in psychosis.alsevalimabAn anti-B7-H4 monoclonal antibody.alsinaceous(botany, historical) Of or pertaining to the Alsinaceae (Caryophyllaceae) family, especially chickweed.alstonerine(organic chemistry) A macrolide alkaloid, based on an indole structure, that has cytotoxic activity alstonidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in dita bark.altarclothsplural of altarcloth altarpiecesplural of altarpiece alterationsplural of alteration altercation(countable) An angry or heated dispute.altercative(rare) Characterized by altercation.alteregoism(psychology, philosophy) Altruism as a result of the identification of others with oneself.alterioritysense of difference alternancesplural of alternance alternariolA toxic metabolite of Alternaria fungi, a major contaminant of cereals and fruits.alternarockAlternative rock music.alternateenA teenager with an interest in alternative rock and the associated youth counterculture, particularly with visible markers such as piercings.alternatelyIn reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.alternatingpresent participle and gerund of alternate alternation(religion) The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.alternativeRelating to a choice between two or more possibilities.alternatorsplural of alternator althiomycin(organic chemistry) A tricyclic thiazole derivative that is an antibiotic altiloquentPompous, or pretentious in speech altimetricsAlternative form of altimetry.altimontaneRelating to high mountainous areas altinicline(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an agonist at neural nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.altithermal(of a time period) Relatively warm (typically, between periods of glaciation)altitudinalOf or in relation to altitude altocumulus(physics, meteorology) A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.)altogethersplural of altogether (“nakedness”)altoqualineAn isoquinoline that acts as an inhibitor of histidine decarboxylase.altostratus(physics, meteorology) A principal medium-level cloud type in the form of a gray or bluish (never white) sheet or layer of striated, fibrous, or uniform appearance.altrenogest(pharmacology) A progestagen structurally related to trenbolone.altretamineA particular antineoplastic drug.altricially(ornithology) In an altricial manner alumiferousSynonym of aluminiferous.aluminiform(obsolete) Having the form of alumina.aluminilite(obsolete) alunite aluminizingpresent participle and gerund of aluminize aluminotypeA form of printing plate made of a sheet of aluminium.aluminoxane(organic chemistry) a class of organometallic compounds of aluminium having general formula R₂Al-O-AlR₂; they are used as catalysts in the polymerization of epoxides and oxetanes to form polyether elastomers.aluminumize(US) Alternative form of aluminize.alvarezsaurAlternative form of alvarezsaurid.alveographyA scientific method used to measure the strength of flour.alveolalgiaalveolar pain alveolariseAlternative form of alveolarize.alveolarizeTo undergo alveolarization alveolation(geology) An eroded structure of honeycomb-like cavities alveoliform(archaic) Having the form of alveoli, or little sockets, cells, or cavities.alveolizingpresent participle and gerund of alveolize alveolotomy(surgery, dentistry) incision into the alveolus, especially in order to drain pus from an abscess alveoplastyAlternative form of alveoloplasty.alvinocaridAny deep-sea shrimp of the genus Alvinocaris amadelphousOutgoing; gregarious.amalgamablecapable of being amalgamated amalgamatedCombined from two or more entities into one specific entity whilst retaining the defining characteristics of the original source entities.amalgamatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of amalgamate amalgamatorOne who amalgamates.amalgavirus(virology) Any phytopathogenic RNA virus of the genus Amalgavirus.amaninamideA cyclopeptide amatoxin that inhibits an RNA polymerase amaranthineA dark reddish-purple colour.amarogentin(organic chemistry) A bitter secoiridoid glycoside found in gentian (Gentiana lutea) and in chiretta (Swertia chirata).amaryllisesplural of amaryllis amateurshipThe quality or character of an amateur.amativeness(phrenology) The state or quality of being amative; propensity to love or sexual feelings.amatoriallyIn an amatory manner, romantically.amatricianaA traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, pecorino, and tomato.amaurobioid(zoology) Any spider of the superfamily Amaurobioidea.amaxophobiaFear of being in or riding in a vehicle.amaxophobicHaving amaxophobia (fear of riding in a vehicle).amazingnessThe state or quality, of being amazing.amazonstoneA bluish-green variety of microcline feldspar used as a gemstone. The best known occurrences are at Crystal Peak and Pike's Peak in Colorado.ambagiosityThe quality of being ambagious.ambagiouslyIn an ambagious manner.ambassadorsplural of ambassador ambassadourObsolete spelling of ambassador.ambassadrix(rare) An ambassadress.ambassatrix(rare) Ambassadress ambergreace(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambergreaseObsolete spelling of ambergris.ambergreeceObsolete spelling of ambergris.ambergreeseObsolete spelling of ambergris.ambergriece(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambergriese(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambidextralPertaining equally to the left and right sides.ambientnessThe quality of being ambient.ambiguationact of ambiguating ambiguitiesplural of ambiguity ambiguouslyIn an ambiguous manner.ambilaevousAlternative spelling of ambilevous.ambilateral(medicine) Affecting both sides of the body, or of an organ.ambilingual(linguistics) Having two languages that are used for any and all communications, where neither language is dominant.ambiloquent(rare) Speaking ambiguously.ambiloquousUsing ambiguous expressions; speaking or writing in a way that may be variously interpreted.ambiophonic(sound engineering) Relating to ambiophonics.ambiquitous(biochemistry, biochemistry) having the ability to reversibly bind to stationary subcellular structures (such as the cytoskeleton or membrane)ambisexualsplural of ambisexual ambitionistSomeone extremely ambitious.ambitionizeTo make or become ambitious.ambitiouslyIn an ambitious manner.ambitwistor(mathematics, physics) A form of complex null geodesic ambivalenceThe coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.ambivalencySynonym of ambivalence.ambiversion(psychology) A personality trait having balanced characteristics of both extroversion and introversion.amblygnathyThe condition of being amblygnathous amblygonite(mineralogy) A mineral, a mixed fluoride and aluminophosphate of sodium and lithium that is an important ore of lithium.amblyogenicThat produces amblyopia amblyoscopeA reflecting stereoscope used to evaluate binocular vision amblystomid(zoology, obsolete) Alternative form of ambystomid.amboceptoid(obsolete) A hypothetical form of amboceptor that has undergone a degenerative change and lost its cytophil or complementophile groups.ambonoclast(derogatory) One who wishes to excessively modernize churches, particularly by removing traditional screens.ambonychiidAny extinct bivalve of the family Ambonychiidae ambophilousRelating to ambophily ambrisentan(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug, an endothelin receptor antagonist used to treat pulmonary hypertension.ambrosiallyIn an ambrosial manner.ambulancierambulanceman; paramedic ambulocetid(zoology) Any extinct cetacean in the family Ambulocetidae.ambulomancyAny of various forms of divination that involve walking, often in circles.ambulometerA device used to measure the ambulatory activity of laboratory animals ambuscadingpresent participle and gerund of ambuscade ambuscadoed(obsolete) Posted in ambush; ambuscaded.ameboidallyAlternative form of amoeboidally.amelanchierAny tree or shrub in the genus Amelanchier of the pome fruit subtribe Malinae of the family Rosaceae, with edible, blueberry-like fruit.amelanisticHaving or relating to amelanism.ameliorableCapable of being ameliorated, or improved.amelioratedsimple past and past participle of ameliorate amelioratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ameliorate amelioratorA person who, or thing which, ameliorates.ameloblastsplural of ameloblast amenabilityThe state or quality of being amenable.amenorrhealAlternative spelling of amenorrhoeal.amenorrheasplural of amenorrhea amenorrheicAlternative spelling of amenorrhoeic.amenorrhoea(medicine) Absence of menstrual discharge.amentaceous(botany) Bearing, resembling, or consisting of an ament or aments.amercementsplural of amercement amerciamentAlternative form of amercement.ametabolian(zoology) Of or pertaining to insects that do not undergo metamorphosis ametabolismThe condition of being ametabolic ametabolousAlternative form of ametabolic.ametantroneA particular anthraquinone compound.amethocaineSynonym of tetracaine.amethodicalNot methodical; unsystematic.amethystineLike amethyst, especially in colour; violet-purple.amfepramoneA stimulant drug used as an appetite suppressant.amfetaminilAlternative form of amphetaminil.amflutizoleA xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for the treatment of gout.amiablenessThe state or quality of being amiable.amianthusesplural of amianthus amicabilityThe state or quality of being amicable or friendly.amicoumacin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic phenolic lactones, based on (2S,3S,4S)-4-amino-2,3-dihydroxy-N1-{(1S)-1-[(3S)-8-hydroxy-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromen-3-yl]-3-methylbutyl}hexanediamide, produced by Bacillus pumilus amidephrineA particular alpha-adrenergic agonist.amidoglycan(biochemistry) A glycan that is bonded to the amine part of a peptide amidoligase(biochemistry) Any ligase that catalyses the binding of an amido group, but especially one that catalyses the transfer of such a group from glutamine amidomethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amido derivative of a methyl radical (-CH₂-NH-CO-R)amidopropyl(organic chemistry) A propyl radical with an amine group substituted for a hydrogen atom.amidopyrine(medicine) Synonym of aminophenazone.amifloxacin(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.amigrainous(medicine) Not migrainous; not migraine-like.amikhellineAn antimitotic drug.amillennial(Christianity) Of or relating to amillennialism.aminoacidicOf or pertaining to amino acids.aminoadipicOf or pertaining to aminoadipic acid or its derivatives aminoaldose(organic chemistry) The aldose form of an aminosugar aminoalkoxy(organic chemistry, in combination) Any amino derivative of an alkoxy radical aminoalkyne(organic chemistry) A chemical that is an alkyne and an amine.aminobenzyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of a benzyl radical aminoborane(inorganic chemistry) A mixed hydride of nitrogen and boron, NH₂BH₂, whose polymer is proposed as a storage site for hydrogen aminocandinAn echinocandin antifungal that targets the glucan in fungal cell walls.aminochrome(organic chemistry) The indole quinone 2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-5,6-dione aminoethane(organic chemistry) ethylamine aminoethoxy(organic chemistry) The univalent radical NH₂CH₂CH₂O- derived from ethanolamine aminoglycan(organic chemistry) Any glycan composed of amino sugar moieties aminoketoneAny chemical compound containing both a ketone group and an amine.aminoketose(organic chemistry) Any aminosugar derived from a ketose aminomethyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical NH₂CH₂- derived from methylamine aminomutase(biochemistry) Any mutase that moves an amino group.aminopentyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of a pentyl radical aminophenol(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric amino derivatives of phenol; hydroxyaniline.aminophenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of a phenyl radical aminopropyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical NH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂- derived from propylamine aminopterin(pharmacology) A 4-amino analog of folic acid used as a chemotherapy drug.aminopurine(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a purine aminopyrineaminophenazone aminoquinolAn antiprotozoal drug.aminosidineThe antibiotic paromomycin.aminosilane(organic chemistry) Any silane that is also an amine aminostasis(physiology) The maintenance of a constant level of amino acids in the blood (by means of satiety)aminostatic(physiology) Relating to aminostasis aminosterol(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a sterol, especially any of a group of such antibiotics obtained from sharks aminostyryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of a styryl radical aminosugarsplural of aminosugar aminouracil(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric C-amino derivatives of uracil 5- or 6-amino-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine aminylation(biochemistry) Modification (typically of a protein by reaction with an amine (typically an amino acid)amisulpride(pharmacology) A selective dopamine antagonist that is used as an antipsychotic drug.amithiozoneSynonym of thioacetazone.amivantamabA monoclonal antibody used to treat some lung cancers amlitelimabA human monoclonal antibody.ammodytoxinAny of a family of phospholipases, present in the venom of Vipera ammodytes, that are presynaptic neurotoxins ammonialikeResembling or characteristic of ammonia.ammoniatingpresent participle and gerund of ammoniate ammoniation(chemistry) Treatment or reaction with ammonia.ammonitellaThe initial part of a spiral shell, originating from a central chamber, in ammonoid molluscs ammonitrate(agriculture) A nitrogen fertilizer based on ammonium nitrate.ammonolysis(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry) Any reaction with ammonia, analogous to hydrolysis, in which a bond is broken and an NH₂ group is appended to one fragment ammonotelic(biology, of an organism) Excreting soluble ammonia as a result of deamination.ammophilousThriving in a sandy environment.ammotrechid(zoology) Any solifugid in the family Ammotrechidae.ammunitionsplural of ammunition amnesically(uncommon) Synonym of amnestically: in an amnesic way: in an amnestic way.amniographyThe radiography of the amnion (and fetus), normally after injection of a radiopaque substance.amniopterinMisspelling of aminopterin.amnioserosa(Animal body parts) An epithelium at the dorsal midline of the blastoderm embryo of some insects amobarbital(pharmacology) A barbiturate administered especially in the form of its sodium salt C₁₁H₁₇N₂NaO₃ as a hypnotic and sedative; and as a supposed truth serum.amodiaquine(pharmacology) An aminoquinoline compound, related to chloroquine, used as an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent.amodiaquoneMisspelling of amodiaquine.amoebicidalRelating to substances which could destroy amoebae.amoebocytesplural of amoebocyte amoeboidismAlternative form of ameboidism.amoebostomeA sucker-like structure found on Naegleria fowleri amoebae.amokoscisiaA sexual frenzy accompanied by a desire to mutilate women.amonoclonalNot monoclonal amontilladoA pale, dry sherry from Montilla.amoralisticOf or relating to amoralism.amorevolous(obsolete) affectionate; loving.amorousnessThe state or quality of being amorous.amorphicityThe quality of being amorphic.amorphinismwithdrawal symptoms from morphine amorphouslyIn an amorphous manner.amortisableAlternative form of amortizable.amortisseurEllipsis of amortisseur winding.amortizableCapable of being amortized.amovabilityLiability to be removed or dismissed from office.amoxicillin(pharmacology) A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic with the formula C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S, closely related to ampicillin.amoxycillin(pharmacology) UK spelling of amoxicillin.ampelovirusAny virus of the genus Ampelovirus that typically infect plants amperemeterSynonym of ammeter.amperemetreAlternative form of amperemeter.amperimeterSynonym of ammeter.amperometer(rare) Synonym of ammeter.amperometry(physical chemistry) An analytical technique that involves the continuous measurement of electric current during a reaction or titration.amphecloralAlternative form of amfecloral.amphenidoneA sedative and hypnotic drug.amphetamine(informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.amphiastralRelating to an amphiaster.amphibactinAny of a group of siderophores produced by marine bacteria amphibicideA substance used to kill amphibians.amphibioticDescribing insects that initially live in water but live on land as adults amphiboliesplural of amphiboly amphiboliteAny of a class of metamorphic rocks composed mainly of amphibole with some quartz etc.amphibolizeAlternative form of amphibolitize.amphibology(archaic) Amphiboly.amphibolous(obsolete outside philosophy, linguistics) Ambiguous; doubtful or unclear.amphiborealRelating to both sides of the North Atlantic Ocean.amphibrachsplural of amphibrach amphicarpic(botany) Producing fruit of two kinds amphicelous(anatomy, of verterbae) concave on both sides, or both ends amphichiral(geometry, physical chemistry) superimposable on its mirror image; achiral amphichroic(chemistry) Exhibiting or producing two colours depending on the acidity in the reaction, as substances which may change red litmus to blue and blue litmus to red.amphicrania(pathology) A headache affecting both sides of the head.amphictyonsplural of amphictyon amphictyonyA religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures.amphicyonid(zoology) Any of the family †Amphicyonidae of extinct carnivorans; a beardog.amphidontid(zoology) Any extinct mammal in the family Amphidontidae.amphidromiaAn ancient Greek postnatal festive ceremony.amphidromicRelating to a tidal node amphigamous(botany, archaic) entirely cellular in structure, with no distinct sexual organs.amphigenous(botany) growing on all sides of a leaf, as in the lichens amphigonous(biology) Relating to, or originating from, both parents.amphigynous(botany) Completely surrounding the oogonial stalk amphihaline(biology, of a fish) Capable of living in both fresh water and sea water; having a life cycle partly in fresh water and partly in sea water amphileptidAny ciliate of the family Amphileptidae amphilestid(zoology) Any extinct mammal in the family Amphilestidae.amphilochid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Amphilochidae.amphimicticRelating to amphimixis.amphinectid(zoology) Any spider in the family Amphinectidae, which may be part of the family Desidae.amphioxusesplural of amphioxus amphipathic(chemistry) Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.amphiphaticMisspelling of amphipathic.amphiphilic(chemistry, of a molecule) Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups.amphiphloic(botany) Of stems in which the phloem is both external and internal to the xylem.amphiphobicBoth hydrophobic and lipophobic amphiphylicMisspelling of amphiphilic.amphiphysin(biochemistry) Any of a class of protein associated with the cytoplasmic surface of synaptic vesicles amphiphyticGrowing on the edges of water or wetlands, and therefore sometimes submerged.amphiplastyThe repair of chromosomes within the nucleolus amphiploidy(genetics) The condition of being amphiploid amphipodous(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Amphipoda.amphiprotic(chemistry) Able to both donate and accept a proton, and thus able to react both as an acid and a base; amphoteric.amphipsocid(zoology) Any barklouse in the family Amphipsocidae.amphisbaena(mythology) A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.amphisbenicAlternative form of amphisbaenic.amphisporicRelating to amphispores.amphistomic(botany, rare) amphistomatic amphistomidAny scarab beetle of the genus Amphistomus amphistylarSynonym of amphistyle.amphistylic(anatomy, of a skull) Having the mandibular arch articulated with the hyoid arch and the cranium, as in the cestraciont sharks.amphitretid(zoology) Any octopus in the family Amphitretidae.amphitropal(botany, obsolete) amphitropous amphitropic(biology) Having both lipotropic and hydrotropic characteristics (used especially of proteins)amphivorousSynonym of ambivorous.amphophilic(cytology) That can be stained with either an acidic or a basic dye.amphoralikeResembling or characteristic of an amphora.amphoricity(rare) The quality of being amphoric.amphoriscid(zoology) Any sponge in the family Amphoriscidae.amphoriskos(historical) A two-handled jar anciently used to hold perfume, etc.amphotalideAn anthelminthic drug.amphoterism(chemistry) The property of being amphoteric.amphotropic(biology) Describing any virus or bacterium that infects a wide range of hosts ampilliformMisspelling of ampulliform.ampiroxicam(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a prodrug of piroxicam.ampitheaterMisspelling of amphitheater.ampitheatreMisspelling of amphitheatre.amplexation(biology, dated, uncommon) The act of (forming the grip of) amplexus.amplexicaul(botany, of leaves) Having lobes (usually auriculate) that completely surround the stem.amplexiformHaving the form of a clasp amplicationMisspelling of amplification.amplifiableCapable of being amplified.amplificate(obsolete or nonstandard, rare) To amplify.ampliotopicAlternative form of amplitopic.amplodipineMisspelling of amlodipine.ampropylfosA particular fungicide.ampullacealRelating to ampullae ampullariid(zoology) Any member of the Ampullariidae.ampulliformHaving the shape of a flask.ampullosity(rare, formal) turgidity of language; bombast amputationsplural of amputation amusingnessThe state or quality of being amusing.amusivenessThe state or quality of being amusive.amydricaineSynonym of alypin.amyelinatedNot myelinated amygdalitis(obsolete) tonsillitis amygdaloidsplural of amygdaloid amylobacter(biology) A bacillus (Clostridium butyricum) which develops in vegetable tissue during putrefaction. It has medicinal uses amyloidosis(medicine) Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body.amyloidoticOf or pertaining to amyloidosis amylometricRelating to the measurement of the amount of starch in a substance.amylopectin(biochemistry) A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose)amylophagia(pathology) The pathological desire to eat excessive starch, starchlike or carbohydrate-rich foods.amylophagicRelating to, or suffering from, amylophagia amyloplastsplural of amyloplast amylosphereSynonym of amylospheroid.amylostatinAny material that inhibits amylase amylotriose(biochemistry) Synonym of maltotriose.amynodontid(zoology) Any mammal in the extinct family †Amynodontidae.amyosthenia(medicine) Myasthenia.amyosthenicOf or relating to amyosthenia.amyotrophiaAlternative form of amyotrophy.amyotrophic(medicine) Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles).anabaptistsplural of anabaptist anabolizingpresent participle and gerund of anabolize anabranched(hydrology) Having an anabranch.anabranchesplural of anabranch anacamptics(obsolete) The science of reflection of light or sound anacanthous(botany, zoology) Without thorns or spines.anacetrapibA drug being developed to treat hypercholesterolemia.anachoresis(medicine) The transportation of foreign bodies via blood or lymph and subsequent collection at a site of inflammation.anachoreticLiving in isolation.anachroniseAlternative form of anachronize.anachronismA chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object. [from 17th c.]anachronistA person who has anachronistic views or habits anachronizeTo refer to, or put into, a wrong time period.anachronous(rare) Synonym of anachronistic.anaclasticsThe part of optics that deals with the refraction of light.anacoenosis(rhetoric) A rhetorical device by which a speaker appeals to their hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point or matter in debate.anacolouthaplural of anacolouthon anacoluthia(grammar) A syntactic construction in which an element is followed by another that does not agree properly anacoluthicOf, pertaining to, being, or resembling an anacoluthon.anacoluthon(rhetoric) Intentional use of such a structure.anacreonticCharacterised by festivity and the celebration of love and/or drinking; bacchanalian, amorous.anacronymicOf or pertaining to anacronyms.anacrophore(botany) A plant that lacks an acrophore anacyclosisA cyclical theory of political evolution.anadicroticSynonym of anacrotic.anadiplosesplural of anadiplosis anadiplosis(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase used at the end of a clause or expression is repeated near the beginning of the next clause or expression.anadiploticRelating to anadiplosis.anaemically(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of anemically.anaerobious(archaic) anaerobic anaerogenicThat does not produce (or suppresses the production of) air or gas anaerophyteAny plant that does not require a direct supply of air anaesthesia(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of anesthesia.anaesthesisloss of feeling; insensibility anaesthetic(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of anesthetic.anaflatoxinMisspelling of anaphylatoxin.anagalacticOutside of our own galaxy.anaglyptics(art) The art of carving or embossing in low relief anagnorisisThe moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations; a denouement.anagrammistA person who composes anagrams.analagouslyMisspelling of analogously.analemmaticRelating to an analemma.analepticalAlternative form of analeptic (“restoring or stimulating health”).analetheism(philosophy) The idea that propositions can be neither true nor false, that is that they can lack truth value, the opposite of the law of excluded middle.anallantoic(archaic, anatomy) Without an allantois.analogisingpresent participle and gerund of analogise analogisticSynonym of analogical.analogizingpresent participle and gerund of analogize analogouslyIn an analogous manner; in a manner which evokes analogy.analphabete(rare) Alternative spelling of analphabet.analysandum(philosophy) Something to be analyzed.analysationAlternative form of analyzation.analyticityThe property of being analytic, especially of being an analytic function.analyzation(rare) analysis analyzeableAlternative spelling of analyzable.anamorphism(functional programming) A generalization of the list-producing unfolds known from functional programming to arbitrary abstract data types that can be described as final coalgebras.anamorphose(transitive) To distort (an image) by anamorphosis.anamorphousdistorted, deformed ananastasia(medicine) Inability to stand up.anantherous(botany) Without anthers anapeiraticCaused by prolonged exercise of a muscle.anaphonesis(phonology) The raising of /e/, /o/ to /i/, /u/ before certain consonantal environments, mainly [ŋ] and /ʎ/, occurring originally in some Tuscan dialects, and thus in Standard Italian.anaphoresis(physics) The movement of electrically charged particles towards an anode.anaphoreticRelating to anaphoresis.anaphoricalSynonym of anaphoric.anaphroditeOne who has a low libido.anaphylaxicOf or pertaining to anaphylaxis; anaphylactic.anaphylaxisExtreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.anaplerosisThe replenishment of a deficiency, or refilling of the space left by a destroyed part.anaplerotic(biochemistry, of a reaction) Forming intermediates of a metabolic pathway (eg. the tricarboxylic acid cycle).anapnographA form of spirometer.anapophysis(animal anatomy) A backward-pointing process in the lumbar vertebrae of some mammals.anarchisticOf or relating to anarchism or anarchy.anarchology(rare, usually humorous) The study of anarchy.anarthriticNot arthritic; not associated with arthritis anastamosisMisspelling of anastomosis.anastamoticMisspelling of anastomotic.anastomosedsimple past and past participle of anastomose anastomosesplural of anastomosis anastomosisA cross-connection between two blood vessels.anastomoticOf or pertaining to anastomosis anastrazoleMisspelling of anastrozole.anastrephin(organic chemistry) The lactone (3aS,4R,7aS)-4-ethenyl-4,7a-dimethyl-3a,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one present in the pheromone of some male fruit flies anastrophesplural of anastrophe anastrophic(rhetoric) Of or relating to an anastrophe; having an unusual word order.anastrozole(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor C₁₇H₁₉N₅ (trademark Arimidex) used to treat breast cancer after surgery and for metastases in postmenopausal women.anastylosis(archaeology) The reassembly of ruined monuments or other artifacts from remaining fragments in an archeologically responsible way (with use of modern materials when needed).anastyloticRelating to anastylosis.anathematicHaving the characteristic of anathema.anathomicalMisspelling of anatomical.anatiferous(obsolete) Producing ducks.anatomicityThe state or condition of being anatomic or anatomical.anatomilessHaving no clear anatomy.anatomizingpresent participle and gerund of anatomize anatomotype(biology) A type of an organism that has a particular anatomical feature anatopisticOf or pertaining to anatopism.anatropicalSynonym of anatropic.anauxotelic(botany) Having the characteristic that growth does not continue beyond the flowering region.ancestorismThe emphasis of the importance of one's foremothers, forefathers or lineage: their veneration (in a nonreligious sense).ancestoristA proponent of ancestorism ancestrallyPertaining to ancestry.anchihalinePertaining to independent or semi-independent bodies of water near to the sea, especially in coastal hollows.anchisaurid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Anchisauridae.anchomomyinAny extinct primate of the genus Anchomomys anchoressesplural of anchoress anchoretismThe practice or mode of life of an anchorite; hermithood anchoritessA female anchorite; an anchoress.anchoritismThe practices of an anchorite.anchorsmithA maker of anchors.anchorwomanA female anchorperson.anchovylikeResembling or characteristic of anchovy.anchylosingpresent participle and gerund of anchylose ancientnessThe state or quality of being ancient.ancillariesplural of ancillary ancillarilyIn an ancillary manner.ancillarityThe condition of being ancillary ancyloconic(malacology, of a shell or fossil) Having a shell which is initially a spiral, but then (like a hamitoconic shell) extends in a long straight section, curves, and extends again, as some Ancyloceratina do.ancylostomaAny hookworm of the genus Ancylostoma.ancylostomeAlternative form of ancylostoma (“type of hookworm”).androchromeHaving the colour of a male of the species androconialRelating to the androconium androconiumA specialised, glandular scale, on the forewings of some butterflies, that emits pheromones androcraticRelating to androcracy.androctoninAn antimicrobial peptide present in the scorpion Androctonus australis androdioecyA reproductive system found in species composed of a male population and a distinct hermaphrodite population.androecious(biology, botany, zoology) Having masculine reproductive organs.androgeniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of androgenize.androgenismThe presence of androgens in the body androgenizeTo treat with large doses of male hormones.androgenone(genetics) The inheritance of only the paternal genome androgenous(biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, or producing androgens; androgenic androglobin(biochemistry) A chimeric globin associated with the testes androgyniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of androgynize.androgynismhermaphroditism androgynistAn androgynous person androgynize(transitive) To make androgynous.androgynoidA pseudohermaphrodite androgynousPossessing the sex organs of both sexes.androidlikeResembling or characteristic of an android.andrologist(medicine) A person who studies andrology.androphagiaA sexual paraphilia based on the idea of cooking and eating men.androphiliaA love of or sexual attraction to men or masculinity.androphilicSexually attracted to men.androphobiaFear of or aversion to men or boys.androphobicExhibiting androphobia; averse to or fearful of men.androphorum(botany) A stalk-like extension of the center of a flower from which the stamens emerge.andropodialRelating to an andropodium andropodium(anatomy) A modified anal fin of certain types of livebearing fish that can be used for reproduction androsexualAttracted to men and/or to masculinity regardless of gender.androsphinxA sphinx with the head of a man.androstanesplural of androstane androstanol(organic chemistry) Any alcohol derived from androstane, but especially 5a-androstane3a-ol.androstenol(organic chemistry) A steroid alcohol with a musk-like, found in human sweat and also in truffles.anecdotallyIn an anecdotal manner; by means of a recounted incident.anecdoticalDated form of anecdotal.anechogenic(medicine) Not echogenic anelectrode(obsolete) Anode; the positive pole of a galvanic battery.anellarioid(mycology) Having a brittle stem, attached gills and an annulus, but no volva.anellivirusMisspelling of anellovirus.anelloviralRelating to anelloviruses anellovirusAny virus of the family Anelloviridae anembryonic(medicine) Without an embryo.anemiaceous(botany) Belonging to the Anemiaceae.anemizationThe process or result of anemizing.anemochoria(botany, zoology) Alternative form of anemochory.anemochoricanemochorous anemofrigid(rare) Caused by cold wind; describing forms of arthralgia etc. in traditional Chinese medicine.anemogamous(botany) That reproduces via anemogamy.anemographsplural of anemograph anemography(archaic) anemology, the scientific description of wind.anemometersplural of anemometer anemometricOf or relating to anemometry.anemonefishAny of the clownfish, principally in the Amphiprion genus.anemophobia(rare) A fear of or aversion from wind.anemotacticOf or pertaining to anemotaxis.anemotropicExhibiting or relating to anemotropism.anencephaly(neurology, teratology) A lethal birth defect involving the abscence of a major portion of the brain and parts of the skull are missing; absence of the encephalon.anergicallyIn an anergic manner.anerythrism(zoology) Absence of red pigment; applied to certain snakes.anesthesizeMisspelling of anesthetize.anestheticsplural of anesthetic anesthetiseAlternative form of anesthetize.anesthetist(American spelling, Canadian spelling, medicine) One who gives an anesthetic.anesthetize(transitive) To administer anesthesia to: to render unfeeling or unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.anethopathy(obsolete) psychopathy; sociopathy aneuploidicRelating to aneuploidy aneurophyte(biology) The most primitive form of progymnosperms anfractuoserare spelling of anfractuous anfractuoussinuous, twisty, winding.angariation(obsolete) coercion angelellite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal black brown mineral containing arsenic, iron, and oxygen.angelfishesplural of angelfish angelicallyIn an angelic manner.angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.angelocracyGovernment or rule by angels.angelolatryThe worship of angels.angelologicRelating to angelology.angelomachy(rare) A battle between angels.angelophanyThe appearance of an angel to a human being.angelsharksplural of angelshark angiectasiaDilation of a lymphatic or blood vessel.angiectasisSynonym of angiectasia.angiectaticRelating to or characterised by angiectasia (angiectasis).angienchyma(botany, archaic) vascular tissue of plants, consisting of spiral vessels, dotted, barred, and pitted ducts, and laticiferous vessels angioaccessA surgically created access point to the bloodstream.angioataxiaIrregular tension of blood vessels.angioglioma(pathology) A highly vascular glioma angiogrammeRare spelling of angiogram.angiography(medicine) A medical imaging technique in which an X-ray image is taken to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins and the heart chambers.angiokinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that promotes angiogenesis angiolipomaA subcutaneous nodule with vascular structure, having all other features of a typical lipoma.angiolithicRelating to, or characterised by angioliths angiologist(medicine) A specialist in angiology angiomatoidRelating to, or resembling an angioma angiomatousRelating to an angioma.angiomyxomaA myxomatous tumor involving the blood vessels. It can affect the vulva and other parts of the pelvis.angioneurin(biochemistry) Any of a group of vasculotrophic and neurotrophic growth factors angiooedemaAlternative form of angioedema.angiopathicOf or pertaining to angiopathy angioplasty(surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma.angioscopicRelating to angioscopy.angiospermsplural of angiosperm angiosphereA spherical colony of endothelial or epithelial cells in a blood vessel angiostasis(physiology) The normal regulation of the creation of new blood vessels angiostatic(medicine) That inhibits angiogenesis angiostatin(biochemistry, medicine) A protein that inhibits angiogenesis; it is used to inhibit the growth of new blood vessels in tumours.angiotensin(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.angiotripsyhemostasis by means of an angiotribe angiotropicMisspelling of angiotrophic.angletwitch(rare, dialectal) An angleworm; earthworm.anglicisingpresent participle and gerund of anglicise anglophilesplural of anglophile anglophiliaAlternative letter-case form of Anglophilia.anglophilicAlternative letter-case form of Anglophilic.anglophobesplural of anglophobe anglophobiaAlternative letter-case form of Anglophobia.anglophonesplural of anglophone anglosphereAlternative letter-case form of Anglosphere.angucycline(medicine) Any of a large class of antibiotics whose structure is based on an unsymmetric tetracyclic ring system anguibactin(organic chemistry) A siderophore, (2E)-N-hydroxy-2-(5-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-ylidene)-N-[2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethyl]-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxamide, present in marine vibrios anguiliformMisspelling of anguilliform.anguishedlyIn an anguished manner.anguishless(rare) Without anguish.angularnessThe state or quality of being angular.angulometerAny of various instruments for measuring exterior angles.angustationThe act of making narrow; a contracting or straitening.angustidine(organic chemistry) A monoterpenoid indole alkaloid 18-methyl-3,13,17-triazapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,9.015,20]henicosa-1(21),2(10),4,6,8,15(20),16,18-octaen-14-one angustoline(organic chemistry) An indole alkaloid (1-hydroxyethyl)indolo[2',3':3,4]pyrido[1,2-b][2,7]naphthyridin-5(7H)-one angwantibosplural of angwantibo anhanguerid(zoology) Any pterosaur of the family Anhangueridae.anhemitonic(music) Lacking half steps.anholonomicnonholonomic anhydration(chemistry) The formation of an anhydrate anhydrolase(biochemistry) Any hydrolase that hydrolyses an acid anhydride aniacinosisSynonym of aniacinamidosis.anifrolumabA monoclonal antibody that blocks certain interferon activity, used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus.anileridine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.anililagniaAn attraction to women much older than oneself anilinction(rare) Anilingus.anilinguist(rare) One who performs anilingus.animalcularOf, relating to, or resembling animalcules.animalculesplural of animalcule animalculumSynonym of animalcule.animalesqueReminiscent of an animal or its habits.animalicide(uncommon) The killing of an animal (also used historically and offensively for the killing of a person who is regarded as subhuman).animalisticIn the manner of and/or resembling an animal.animalivoreA creature that eats animals animalivoryThe eating of animals; animalivorousness.animalizingpresent participle and gerund of animalize animatenessThe state or condition of being animate.animatinglyin an animating manner animationalOf or relating to animation.animatisticOf or relating to animatism.animatronicOf a robot, etc, that works by animatronics.animosenessThe state or quality of being animose.animositiesplural of animosity animutation(Internet, uncountable) A form of Internet-based computer animation characterized by unpredictable montages of pop culture images set to music; (countable) an instance of this.anionicallyIn an anionic manner.anionomericRelating to anionomers.anionophoreAn anionic ionophore.anionotropy(chemistry) An anionotropic rearrangement reaction anisakiasis(pathology) The disease caused by infection with Anisakis worms (usually through eating raw fish), characterised by violent abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.aniseikonia(pathology, ophthalmology) An ophthalmological condition where there is a significant difference in the perceived size of images.aniseikonicHaving or relating to aniseikonia.anisindioneA synthetic anticoagulant and an indanedione derivative.anislactone(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpenoid lactone derived from Illicium merrillianum.anisochronyThe condition of being anisochronous anisocratic(chemistry) Not isocratic anisodactylCharacterized by anisodactyly.anisodamine(organic chemistry) An anticholinergic and adrenergic receptor antagonist anisogamete(biology) heterogamete anisogamety(biology) A difference in the size or structure of conjugating gametes.anisogamousbeing married to someone whose age differs by an unusually large degree from one's own.anisognathyThe condition of being anisognathous anisohydric(botany) Not isohydric anisomerismThe quality of being anisomeric.anisomerousHaving varied parts; nonuniform anisometricNot isometric or symmetrical anisomycineAlternative form of anisomycin.anisomyopia(pathology) The presence of different degrees of myopia in the two eyes anisomyopicRelating to, or exhibiting, anisomyopia.anisophylly(botany) The growing by a plant of leaves in pairs with a significant difference in size between the two.anisopteranAny dragonfly of the infraorder Anisoptera anisosmoticHaving different osmotic pressures anisotomous(botany) Having unequal or irregular divisions.anisotrophyMisspelling of anisotropy.anisotropic(physics, mathematics) Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.anitrazafenA drug displaying COX-2 inhibitor activity.anklebitersplural of anklebiter anklewarmerA small garment, most commonly made from wool, that covers the ankle and parts of the lower leg.ankylosaursplural of ankylosaur annabergite(mineralogy) A mineral consisting of a hydrous nickel arsenate, chemical formula Ni₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O, with an apple-green colour.annellation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which one ring is attached to another annepressin(biochemistry) A homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms annexationsplural of annexation annexionismannexationism annexionistAn annexationist.annihilableCapable of being annihilated; able to be destroyed completely.annihilatedsimple past and past participle of annihilate annihilatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of annihilate annihilatorOne who annihilates.anniversallObsolete spelling of anniversal.anniversaryA day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.annointmentArchaic form of anointment.annomuricin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of alkyl derivatives of tetrahydrofuran isolated from plants of the genus Annona annonaceous(botany) Of or pertaining to the soursop and other members of the Annonaceae family.annotatableThat may be annotated annotationsplural of annotation announcedlyIn a manner that has been announced annualizingpresent participle and gerund of annualize annulationsplural of annulation annullation(obsolete) Annulment.annunciable(archaic, rare) That may be announced, declared, proclaimed.annunciatedsimple past and past participle of annunciate annunciatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of annunciate annunciatorAnything that announces something.anodisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of anodization.anodizationThe process of anodizing.anodophilicThat is attracted to the anode of a cell anomalomyid(zoology) Any of the extinct rodents in the family †Anomalomyidae.anomalouslyIn an anomalous manner.anomanolide(organic chemistry) A withanolide present in the red pepper Tubocapsicum anomalum anonymitiesplural of anonymity anonymizingpresent participle and gerund of anonymize anonymosity(rare) The state of being anonymous.anonymouslyIn an anonymous manner; without a name.anoperineal(anatomy) Relating to the anus and perineum.anophthalmyAlternative form of anophthalmia.anorchidismSynonym of anorchism.anorectallyIn terms of the anus and rectum.anorthosite(geology) A phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock characterized by a predominance of plagioclase feldspar.anosagnosiaMisspelling of anosognosia.anosognosiaThe inability of a person to recognize his or her own illness or handicap.anosognosicOf, pertaining to or exhibiting anosognosia.anotherkins(UK, regional, obsolete) Of another kind.anotopterid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Anotopteridae, the daggertooths.anovulation(pathology) Lack of ovulation.anovulatoryNot ovulatory; characterized by anovulation (a lack of ovulation).anoxybiosis(physiology) A biological response triggered by a lack of oxygen in which an organism takes in water and becomes turgid and immobile; possibly a form of cryptobiosis.anoxybioticOf or pertaining to anoxybiosis.anpirtolineA serotonin agonist.ansamitocinAny of a group of maytansinoid antibiotics anseranatidAny waterbird of the family Anseranatidae ansermetite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic carmine red mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and vanadium.answeringlyIn a way that answers; so as to answer; in reply.answerphone(British, Ireland, Commonwealth) A telephone containing a built-in device for recording incoming callers’ messages for later retrieval.antafumicinAny of a group of antifungal agents, based on (3S,5S)-5-(3-acetyl-2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-methoxyoxolan-2-one, present in the mold Aspergillus niger or its close relatives.antagonisedsimple past and past participle of antagonise antagoniserAlternative form of antagonizer.antagonisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of antagonise antagonismsplural of antagonism antagonistsplural of antagonist antagonizedsimple past and past participle of antagonize antagonizerOne who, or that which, antagonizes.antagonizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of antagonize antaircraftRare spelling of antiaircraft.antalkalineAlternative form of antialkaline.antarcturidAny isopod of the family Antarcturidae antecedenceThe relationship of preceding something in time or order.antecedencyAntecedence (various senses).antecedentsplural of antecedent antecession(dated) Synonym of antecedence antecessorsplural of antecessor antecessourObsolete form of antecessor.antechamberA small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.anteciliary(lepidopterology) Situated before the ciliary band, that is, before the band in front of the marginal fringe of the wings.anteclypeus(entomology) The lower part of a divided clypeus, between the postclypeus and the labrum antecrochetA fold of enamel on the molar teeth of some rhinoceros.antecubital(anatomy) Pertaining to, or situated in the anterior or inner part of the elbow (cubitus)antedatableCapable of being antedated.antefebrilePreceding a fever anteflexion(anatomy) A forward bending of an organ, especially that of the uterus near the cervix antegastric(anatomy) anterior to the stomach antegradelyIn an antegrade manner or direction antehumeralAt the area immediately anterior to the basal portion of the wing of a dragonfly antemaritalBefore marriage.antemundaneBeing or occurring prior to the creation of the world.antennalessWithout antennae.antennalikeResembling an antenna or antennae, or some aspect of them.antennariid(zoology) Any fish in the family Antennariidae, the frogfish.antennarityThe condition of being antennary antennation(entomology, of an insect) An act of antennating, or touching the antennae to another insect.antenniformHaving the shape of an antenna antennogramA record of the electrical activity of an insect's antenna in the presence of an odour (particularly a pheromone)antennomereAny of the segments of an insect's antenna, in cases where all segments are more or less uniform, e.g. the millipedes.antennulateRelating to an antennule antenuptialOccurring before marriage; prenuptial.anteorbital(astronautics) Referring to the period before orbit is achieved.anteosaurid(zoology) Any of the therapsids in the family Anteosauridae.antepagment(architecture) Synonym of antepagmentum.antepaschal(chiefly Christianity) Relating to the time before the Passover, or before Easter.antependium(ecclesiastical) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal.anteportico(architecture) An outer porch or vestibule in front of the main portico.antepyreticPreceding a fever anteriorityThe state of being previous or preceding in time or in situation.anteriorizeTo inhibit posteriorization anterobasal(anatomy) anterior and basal anteroconid(dentistry) A cusp at the front of the tooth that may be divided into anterolabial and anterolingual conulids.anterograde(medicine) Effective immediately after a traumatic event such as an external shock.anterostyle(dentistry) A style associated with the anterocone antesternal(anatomy) anterior to the sternum antestomachA cavity that leads into the stomach, as in birds.antesuturalAnterior to a suture; presutural.antetorsion(anatomy) A twisting angle between the neck and condyle of a bone such as the femur that ceases before it reaches normal antevaginal(anatomy) anterior to the vagina antevenient(formal) Coming before; preceding.anteversion(medicine) Forward-tilting of an anatomical structure (e.g. the uterus).antevocalicSynonym of prevocalic.anthacyclinMisspelling of anthracycline.anthecology(botany, zoology) The study of the relationships between flowers and pollinators antheridial(botany) Of, pertaining to, or produced in, the antheridium antheridium(botany, mycology) An organ producing male gametes called antherozoids, found in some algae, ferns, and bryophytes.antheriform(archaic, botany) Shaped like an anther.antherozoid(botany) One of the mobile male reproductive bodies in the antheridia of cryptogams.anthippasia(historical) A traditional cavalry display in Ancient Athens; in particular, a series of contests occurring later in the democratic period as a contest between tribal cavalry units at Athenian festivals such as the Olympieia and Panathenaea.anthocaulusA polyp that develops asexually on the skeletons of some coral species.anthocodialRelating to the anthocodia.anthocodiumThe upper part of the polyp in some corals.anthocyanic(biochemistry) Relating to or composed of anthocyanins.anthocyanin(botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).anthography(botany) The branch of botany that deals with the description of flowers.antholeucin(botany, obsolete) A substance isolated from flowers and thought to act as a white pigment.anthologiesplural of anthology anthologiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of anthologize.anthologista person who anthologizes anthologize(intransitive) To gather a collection of written works for publication.anthomaniacSomeone who has anthomania.anthophiliaThe love of flowers.anthophilic(biology) Thriving in the presence of flowers.anthophobiaFear of flowers.anthophorid(zoology) Any bee in the family Anthophoridae, now considered part of the family Apidae.anthosphere(botany) A phyllosphere of flowers anthothecol(organic chemistry, medicine) The anticancer drug 17-(furan-3-yl)-6-hydroxy-4,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-dioxo-14,15-epoxyandrosta-1,5-dien-11-yl acetate anthracenesplural of anthracene anthracenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from anthracene anthracitic(geology) Pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite.anthracnose(phytopathology) Any of several fungal diseases that affect many plants and trees.anthracosis(pneumology, pathology) A relatively mild pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of coal.anthracoticRelating to anthracosis.anthrafuran(organic chemistry) Any of a group of heterocycles composed of a furan ring fused to an anthracene anthramycin(medicine) Any of a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics, having a benzodiazepine structure, isolated from Streptomyces bacteria, that have antitumour activity anthranilic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to anthranilic acid or its derivatives anthrarufin(organic chemistry) 1,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone anthraxlikeResembling or characteristic of anthrax.anthrolysinA toxic cytolysin present in the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.anthropause(neologism) A global reduction in modern human activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.anthrophobeA person who actively avoids or fears human beings anthrophonyAny sound produced by human beings or their creations.anthropicalAlternative form of anthropic.anthropoeiaSyncopic form of anthropopeia.anthropoidsplural of anthropoid anthroponymThe name of a person, especially a surname.anthroposol(soil science) A soil that has been influenced by human cultivation anthropulse(neologism) A burst of human activity following an anthropause.anthypnoticAlternative form of antihypnotic.antiacarianThat counters mites of the genus Acarus.antiadiposeThat counters the formation of adipose tissue antiairportOpposing the construction of an airport.antialbumid(biochemistry) A compound formed from albumin by pancreatic and gastric digestion, convertible into antipeptone.antialcoholOpposed to the drinking of alcohol.antialgebra(mathematics) The algebra of antisets, antigroups, antirings etc.antialiasedsimple past and past participle of antialias antialigned(physics) Aligned in an opposite direction (especially of a magnetic domain).antiallergyCountering an allergy.antiamnesicThat counters amnesia.antiamnestyOpposing an amnesty.antiamoebic(pharmacology) Serving to counter or eliminate amoebae.antiamyloid(medicine) Any substance that combats amyloid (protein deposits)antianaemiaAlternative spelling of antianemia.antianaemicAlternative form of antianemic.antianginal(pharmacology) Any drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease.antianthraxPreventing or countering anthrax.antianxiety(psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.antiaphthicCountering or preventing aphtha.antiapopticMisspelling of antiapoptotic.antiaquatic(rare) Having a dislike of water.antiarabismAlternative form of anti-Arabism.antiarabistSomeone who exhibits antiarabism antiasceticOpposing asceticism.antiatheismOpposing atheism.antiatheistOne who opposes atheism.antibacchicRelating to an antibacchius antibailoutOpposing a bailout.antiballingPreventing the formation of balls of material.antiballoon(textiles) Preventing the outward bulging of the material being worked on by a spinning frame.antibankingOpposing banking.antibaptismOpposing baptism.antibaryonsplural of antibaryon antibathingOpposed to bathing.antibatteryOpposing or countering battery (the form of assault).antibicycleOpposing the use of bicycles.antibigotryOpposing bigotry.antibilious(pharmacology) Countering liver disorder.antibiofilm(microbiology) Acting against biofilms.antibiogram(medicine) A table reporting a bacterial isolate’s susceptibility to different antibiotics.antibioticsplural of antibiotic antibiotype(microbiology) A set of organisms that are resistant to a particular antibiotic.antibipolarCounteracting bipolar disorder.antiblastic(biology, of a host) antagonistic to the metabolism of a parasite antiblisterPreventing or countering blisters.antiblockerA mineral (such as talc) used to prevent blocking during the extrusion of plastic films.antibodyomeAll the antibodies in an organism antibonding(physical chemistry) Only used in antibonding orbital.antiboycottOpposing or countering a boycott or boycotts.antibribery(law) Opposing or prohibiting bribery, especially of public officials antibrothelOpposing brothels.antibubonicCountering bubonic plague.antibuffalo(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in buffalo.antibuggeryOpposing or preventing buggery.antibuggingOpposing or countering bugging (covert surveillance).antibulimicCountering bulimia.antibumping(physical chemistry) Preventing sudden violent releases of vapour from boiling liquid.antibunched(physics) Describing a stream of photons in which the emission on one photon delays the emission of the next.antiburgher(historical, Scotland) A member of a faction of the Scottish Presbyterian Church that refused to take the burgess oath in 1747; since reunited.antiburglarOpposing or countering burglars.anticampingOpposing or preventing camping.anticandida(medicine) Acting to combat or prevent an infection with the yeast Candida albicans anticapitalTending to erode the preservation of capital.anticardium(anatomy) The epigastrium, especially the part almost in front of the heart.anticarious(dentistry) That prevents, or counteracts caries anticarrierCountering aircraft carriers.anticaspaseOpposing the function of caspase.anticathode(electrochemistry) The opposite of a cathode, an anode.antichafingPreventing chafing.antichamberObsolete form of antechamber.antichaoticRelating to antichaos.anticharityOpposing charitable donations.antichatterPreventing chatter noise in a mechanism.antichicken(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in chickens.antichoicerAlternative spelling of anti-choicer.anticholera(medicine) Preventing or counteracting cholera.antichresis(civil law) An agreement by which a debtor gives a creditor the use of real property to be able to pay interest and principal of the debt.antichretic(civil law) of or relating to an antichresis antichristsplural of antichrist anticiliaryMisspelling of anteciliary.anticipableCapable of being anticipated.anticipantsplural of anticipant anticipatedexpected to arrive; scheduled anticipatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of anticipate anticipatorOne who anticipates.anticlastic(of a surface) curved in opposite ways in two directions; saddle-shaped anticloning(bioethics) Opposing genetic cloning.anticlutterServing to prevent clutter, especially radar clutter.anticocaineOpposing the manufacture or use of the drug cocaine.anticoherer(historical, telegraphy) A device, one form of which consists of a scratched deposit of silver on glass, used in connection with the receiving apparatus for reading wireless signals. The electric waves falling on this device increase its resistance several times.anticollegeOpposed to a college or colleges in general.anticoloredOpposing colored people:anticommonsThe reverse of a commons; a situation in which a resource is subject to fragmented rights, whereby potential users can exclude one another.anticommute(mathematics, intransitive) To operate anticommutatively.anticonduit(finance) Prohibiting conduits.anticontactOpposing or forbidding contact.anticontrol(chaos theory) The deliberate promotion or increase of chaos in a system.anticopyingOpposing or seeking to prevent copying anticouncilA council set up in opposition to another council.anticounterA device that allows a scintillator to reject false triggers.anticountry(music) Opposed to country music anticreatorOne who opposes a creator.anticrueltyOpposing cruelty, especially towards animals.anticrypticOf or pertaining to camouflage used by a predator to provide stealth, as opposed to camouflage used by prey to hide.anticrystala perfectly disordered solid anticubitalMisspelling of antecubital.anticultismOpposition to cults.anticultistOne who opposes cults, typically as a form of secular activism.anticulture(sociology) A culture set up in opposition to another culture.anticyclingOpposed to cycling or cyclists anticyclone(meteorology) A system of winds that spirals out from a center of high pressure.antidampingThat counters damping effects antidancingOpposing dancing.antidefense(military) Countering a defense system.antideficit(economy) Acting against or opposing a deficit.antidemonic(religion) Opposing or countering demons.antidentite(informal, rare) someone who has a negative or prejudiced opinion about dentists antidextran(immunology) Any antibody that targets dextran antidietingOpposing dieting.antidiquark(physics) The antiparticle of the diquark.antidiseaseWorking against disease.antidiverseOpposing diversity.antidivorceOpposing divorce.antidormantSynonym of antidormancy.antidotallyAs an antidote.antidotical(archaic) antidotal antidrinkerOne who opposes the drinking of alcohol.antidromous(botany) Changing the direction in the spiral sequence of leaves on a stem.antidroughtOpposing or countering drought.antidualismRejection of dualism.antidualistOne who rejects dualism.antidumping(economics, trading) Intended to combat or prevent dumping (the sale of goods below cost for anticompetitive purposes).antieczemic(pharmacology) Countering eczema.antielementThe antimatter analog of an element; antiatom.antielitism(sociology) Opposition to elitism.antielitist(sociology) Opposed to elitism.antiembolic(medicine) That prevents the formation of embolisms.antiemeticsplural of antiemetic antiemperor(politics) One who declares himself emperor in opposition to a reigning emperor.antierosion(geology) Countering erosion.antieugenicOpposing eugenics.antievasionPreventing evasion.antiexosomeActing against the exosome.antiextremeAn opposite extreme.antifactoryOpposing a factory or factories in general.antifactualOpposing or going against the facts; false; delusional.antifailure(medicine) Countering organ failure, especially of the heart.antifanaticOne who opposes fanaticism.antifarmingOpposing farming.antifascismOpposition to fascism antifascistOpposed to the tenets of fascism; antifa.antifashionAny fashion that is intentionally contrary to the mainstream.antifatigue(pharmacology) Countering fatigue.antifeatureAlternative form of anti-feature.antifebrile(pharmacology) Countering fever.antifebrine(pharmacology) A compound of aniline with acetyl, used to allay fever or pain.antifederalAlternative form of anti-federal.antifeedant(ecology) That inhibits normal feeding behaviour.antifeedingThat prevents (a pest) from feeding antifeltingPreventing felting antifermion(particle physics) The antiparticle of a (specified) fermion antifideism(philosophy) opposition to fideism.antifinanceOpposing finance.antifirearmOpposing firearms.antifishingOpposed to fishing.antiflakingPreventing flaking.antiflickerCountering or preventing flicker.antifoamingThat inhibits the formation of foam antifoggantAn antifogging agent.antifoggingPreventing fogging (as for example on clear film packaging).antifoldingThat counters folding, typically of a protein antiforeignOpposed to foreigners or to what is foreign.antifoulantAny antifouling substance.antifoulingThat prevents or counteracts the buildup of barnacles and other deposits on undersea surfaces such as those of boats.antifragileExhibiting or relating to antifragility.antifreedomOpposing or working against freedom.antifreezesplural of antifreeze antifundingOpposing funding.antifungalsplural of antifungal antigambler(rare) One who opposes gambling.antigassingPreventing the formation of gas.antigastricThat counters gastritis antigenemia(pathology, immunology) The presence of antigens (especially viral antigens) in the bloodstream antigenemicExhibiting or pertaining to antigenemia.antigeneticOpposing genetic research and applications antigenized(immunology, of antibodies) Genetically engineered in order to express epitopes of different antigens.antigenomic(genetics) Relating to an antigenome.antigentileExhibiting or relating to antigentilism.antigenuria(immunology, pathology) The presence of antigens in the urine antigliadin(immunology, of an antibody) Acting against gliadin.antignostic(religion) Opposing Gnosticism.antigogglinAlternative spelling of antigoglin.antigougingOpposing price gouging.antigravity(science fiction) Alternative spelling of anti-gravity.antigriddleA device for rapidly freezing food, a cold flat metal surface, used in molecular gastronomy.antihackingOpposing or countering computer hacking.antihamster(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in hamsters.antihandgunProhibiting or restricting the possession of handguns antihangingOpposing hanging as a method of execution.antihelixesplural of antihelix antihepatic(medicine) That counters any disease of the liver antihereticOpposing heresy.antiheroicsThe actions (heroics) of an antihero.antiheroine(literature, roleplaying games) A female protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals; a female antihero.antiheroism(literature) The quality of being an antihero antihighwayOpposing the construction of highways.antihistone(immunology) That generates an allergic response to histone antibodies antihistory(uncountable) Spurious history.antiholidayOpposing or taking a negative view of the holiday season.antihorizon(astrophysics) The opposite of an event horizon, allowing escape but not entry.antihormone(biochemistry) Any material that counteracts the effects of a hormone antihuntingOpposed to the practice of hunting animals for sport.antihydatidThat counters hydatid cysts antihyperon(particle physics) The antiparticle of a hyperon antijammingDesigned to prevent being jammed (communications interference).antijudaismAlternative form of anti-Judaism.antikathodeArchaic spelling of anticathode.antikeratin(immunology) That targets keratin antikillingOpposing killing.antikineticThat decreases motility of the gastrointestinal tract antikissingOpposing kissing.antilatencyThe condition of being antilatent antilattice(mathematics) An orthomodular lattice in which a ∨ b = 1 for any a, b ≠ 0.antileaguer(historical) An opponent of the League of Nations.antileakagePreventing leakage.antileatherOpposed to leather (as involving exploitation of animals).antileisureOpposing or inhibiting leisure.antileprosy(medicine) Countering leprosy.antileptonsplural of antilepton antilesbianOpposed to lesbians (female homosexuals).antiliberal(politics) Opposing liberalism.antilibertyOpposing or working against liberty.antilibraryA collection of books that a person owns but has not yet read.antilipemic(pharmacology) That lowers the amount of lipid in the blood antiliteralOpposing a literal interpretation of something.antilithium(particle physics, science fiction) The antiatom form of lithium.antiloggingOpposing the cutting down of trees for wood.antilogicalGoing against logic.antilootingOpposing or preventing looting.antilotteryOpposing lotteries.antimachine(politics) Opposing the political machine of a region antimagnateOpposing magnates.antimalariaActing to relieve or prevent a malaria infection antimalodorhaving the property of countering malodor, typically referring to oral malodor ('bad breath').antimalware(computer security) Designed or intended to combat or eliminate malware on a computer system.antimandateOpposing a mandate.antimarxism(politics) Opposed to the tenets of Marxism.antimaskingPreventing or counteracting masking.antimasonicOpposed to Freemasonry.antimasonryOpposition to Freemasonry.antimasquerOne who takes part in an antimasque.antimatroid(mathematics) a formal system that describes processes in which a set is built up by including elements one at a time, and in which an element, once available for inclusion, remains available until it is included antimaximum(mathematics) A maximum that has changed sign, caused by certain values of parameters.antimeaningDeliberate absence of meaning.antimeasles(immunology) Working against measles.antimedicalOpposing medicine.antimemetic(neurology, sociology, chiefly science fiction) Of, being, containing, or pertaining to antimemes.antimensionAlternative form of antimins.antimensiumAlternative form of antimins.antimessage(computing theory) A message in a distributed system whose purpose is to cancel out another specific message sent previously.antimicoticMisspelling of antimycotic.antimicrobe(medicine) antimicrobial antimigrantOpposing migrants.antimilitiaOpposing or forbidding militias.antimimeticOpposing or avoiding mimesis; not mimicking.antiminsionAlternative form of antimins.antimissile(military) Designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight.antimission(religion) Opposing a religious mission.antimistingPreventing misting (of e.g. kerosene fuel).antimitosisinhibition of mitosis antimitotic(pharmacology, cytology) Preventing or disrupting mitosis.antimodularOpposing or rejecting a modular approach.antimonialsplural of antimonial antimoniate(inorganic chemistry) The anion of pentavalent antimony Sb(OH)₄⁻ or any salt containing this anion. It is most commonly encountered as a complex in the drug meglumine antimoniate antimoniousOf or containing antimony.antimonsoon(meteorology) The upper, contrary-moving current of the atmosphere over a monsoon.antimorphic(genetics, of a mutation) that antagonizes the normal gene's function.antimuggingOpposing or countering the crime of mugging.antimuonium(particle physics) The antimatter form of muonium antimusical(music) Opposing or countering music.antimutagen(pharmacology) an agent which counteracts one or more mutagens antimutatorA strain of bacteria that has a reduced rate of mutation when compared to the wild strain antimycoticThat inhibits the growth of fungi.antimyeloma(medicine) That destroys or counteracts the effects of myelomas antinaturalcontrary to nature antineutralOpposing a policy of neutrality.antineutron(physics) The antiparticle corresponding to a neutron.antinomiansplural of antinomian antinomicalRelating to antinomianism.antinuclearOpposed to the production or use of nuclear weapons, or opposed to the generation of electricity from nuclear power.antinucleon(particle physics) The antiparticle of a nucleon antinucleus(particle physics) The nucleus of an antiatom antiobesity(pharmacology, nutrition, of a drug, etc.) Serving to counter obesity.antiogosideA particular steroid glycoside.antiophidicCountering snakebite.antiorganicOpposing what is organic.antiovulantSynonym of anovulant.antioxidantAny substance that slows or prevents the oxidation of another chemical.antioxidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that reduces the effects of an oxidase and counters oxidative stress antioxidiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of antioxidize.antioxidize(chemistry) or (informal) To subject to the action of antioxidants antiozonantAny chemical compound that prevents or slows down the degradation of material by ozone gas in the air.antipairing(physics) Characterized by a decrease in pairing correlations.antipaludic(pharmacology) antimalarial antipartner(particle physics) The antiparticle of a specific particle.antipassive(linguistics) Relating to the antipassive voice.antipathiesplural of antipathy antipathiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of antipathize.antipathistAn enemy or opponent.antipathize(intransitive) To feel or show antipathy.antipathous(obsolete) Synonym of antipathic.antipatriotOne who shuns or opposes patriotism; an unpatriotic person.antipattern(software engineering) A design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice.antipeasantOpposing peasants.antipeonageOpposing peonage.antipeptide(immunology) That produces an immune response to a specific peptide sequence antipeptone(archaic, biochemistry) A product of gastric and pancreatic digestion, differing from hemipeptone in not being decomposed by the continued action of pancreatic juice.antiphallicOpposing the phallic.antipharmic(medicine, obsolete) Serving as an antidote.antiphasingThe production of an antiphase boundary antiphonalsplural of antiphonal antiphonaryAn antiphonal.antiphoniesplural of antiphony antiphotino(physics) The antiparticle of the photino.antiphrasis(rhetoric) Use of a word or phrase in a sense opposite of its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect.antipillingPreventing or countering the formation of pills on fabric.antipittingActing to prevent the formation of pits.antiplaceboThe situation where somebody who expects an inert substance is given an active one instead.antiplasmin(biochemistry) A plasmin inhibitor.antiplasticDiminishing plasticity.antiplecticThat moves in the opposite direction to a group of synchronized waves antipluvial(rare) Combatting or protecting one from the rain.antipodallyIn an antipodal manner antipodeansplural of antipodean antipolaronthe antimatter counterpart of the polaron antipooling(US, historical, railways) Opposing or banning associations of rival railroads.antipopularOpposing the people.antiporcine(immunology) That attacks pig antigens antiportersplural of antiporter antipoverty(politics) That serves to alleviate poverty.antiprivacyOpposing, or working against, privacy.antiprogramA set of actions that is counter to those of another's program antiprotestOpposing or countering a political protest.antiprotistThat counters protists antiprotonsplural of antiproton antiproverbA humorous adaptation of one or more existing proverbs.antipsychicOpposing psychics.antipuritanOne who opposes puritanism.antipyresis(medicine) The reduction of fever.antipyretic(pharmacology) That reduces fever.antipyrexicSynonym of antipyretic.antipyrinesplural of antipyrine antipyrotic(medicine) Effective against burns or burning sensations.antiquarianPertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity.antiquariatAn antiquarian bookshop.antiquariesplural of antiquary antiquarismSynonym of antiquarianism.antiquaristSynonym of antiquarian.antiquariumA place for keeping antiques.antiquatingpresent participle and gerund of antiquate antiquation(uncountable) The process of becoming antique or obsolete.antiquehood(rare) The state, condition, or quality of being an antique or of being old; antiquity.antiquenessThe state or quality of being antique.antiquitaryAlternative form of antiquary.antiquitiesplural of antiquity antiquitiseAlternative spelling of antiquitize.antiquitizeAlternative form of antiquize.antiquitousPertaining to antiquity; ancient.antiracistsplural of antiracist antiradical(biochemistry) Counteracting free radicals.antiragweedOpposing or countering ragweeds.antirailwayOpposed to a railway.antirattlerA device designed to silence the rattling noise of some other component.antirealism(philosophy) Any position involving denial of the objective reality of certain entities, or denial that certain general statements are objectively either true or false.antirealist(philosophy) One who rejects realism.antirealityThe quality of being antireal.antirefugeeOpposing refugees.antiregular(graph theory) Of a graph: having either zero or two vertices of the same degree.antiremoval(historical) Opposing the forcible removal of Native American groups from their traditional homelands.antirentism(US, historical) The beliefs of the antirenters.antiretinal(immunology) Working against the retina.antiricketsPreventing rickets.antirobberyOpposing or preventing robbery.antiroboticOpposed to robots.antiromance(literature) A novel or other work that rejects the conventions of the romance form.antiroutineOpposed to a routine, or what is commonplace and repetitive.antiroyaltyOpposed to royalty.antirrhesis(rhetoric) A discrediting or rejection of an authority.antirrhininAn anthocyanin, the 3-rutinoside of cyanidin, found in blackcurrant.antirrhinumAny plant of the genus Antirrhinum of snapdragons.antirubella(immunology) Working against rubella.antisaccade(ethology) An (often voluntary) movement of the eye away from a point of stimulus antisagging(manufacturing) Combatting the tendency of paints and other coatings to sag.antisakaton(physics) The antiparticle of a sakaton.antisarcomaThat counteracts the development of sarcomas antiscabiesPreventing or curing scabies.antiscalant(chemistry) Material preventing or slowing scaling of a surface.antiscalentAlternative form of antiscalant.antiscatterThat reduces or eliminates scatter antiscepticSomeone who is opposed to scepticism.antiscienceOpposed to science and scientific progress.antisealingOpposing the hunting of seals.antisecrecyOpposing or countering secrecy.antisecular(sociology, religion) Opposing what is secular.antiseepagePreventing seepage.antiseismic(civil engineering) Built to withstand the effects of earthquakes.antiseizure(pharmacology) Intended to combat or reduce seizures.antisemitesplural of antisemite antisemiticAlternative form of anti-Semitic.antisensing(genetics) The suppression of transcription by means of an antisense antisepticsplural of antiseptic antiseption(archaic) antisepsis antiseptizeArchaic form of antisepticize.antiserviceOpposing the military services.antisettlerOpposing settlers.antishamingOpposing the practice of shaming.antishatterPreventing shattering.antishipperAlternative form of anti-shipper.antisimilar(genetics) mirror image (attributive)antiskatingA feature of a record player that prevents the stylus from slipping out of the groove and "skating" across the surface of the record.antiskepticOne who opposes a skeptical viewpoint.antislavery(sociology) Opposed to the practice of slavery.antislavismAntislavic sentiment, in general: negative attitude towards Slavic peoples.antislavist(historical) An opponent of slavery, an abolitionist.antislepton(physics) The antiparticle of a slepton.antismokingOpposing or prohibiting smoking, particularly the smoking of tobacco antisniping(military) Countering or opposing sniping.antisnoringPreventing snoring.antisocietyIn opposition to society.antisoilingPreventing soiling.antisoliton(physics) A soliton with the negative amplitude of a given soliton antisolvent(physical chemistry) A solvent in which the product is insoluble.antispammer(Internet) An activist who fights spam (unsolicited commercial e-mail).antispastic(pharmacology) That prevents or diminishes spasms; antispasmodic.antispatialGoing against traditional notions of physical space.antispatterPreventing spattering.antispecial(mathematics) Metaplectic special.antispecismAlternative form of antispeciesism.antispecistAlternative form of antispeciesist.antispindle(immunology, of an antibody) That reacts with the spindles of microtubules antispurion(particle physics) The antiparticle of a spurion.antispyware(computer security) Designed or intended to combat or eliminate spyware on a computer system antistalingPreventing a product from becoming stale.antistatism(politics) Opposition to state intervention into personal, social or economic affairs.antistatist(politics) One who opposes state intervention into personal, social or economic affairs.antistealth(military) Designed to operate against stealth technologies.antisterino(particle physics) The antiparticle of a sterino antisteroidOpposing the use of steroids.antisthecon(linguistics, prosody, rhetoric) The changing of a sound in a word for effect, or to force a rhyme; a metaplasmic substitution.antistrange(physics) The anti-strange quark (or strange antiquark)antistretchPreventing or countering stretching.antistrikerOne who opposes a strike (industrial action).antistromalThat opposes sister chromatid cohesion antistropheIn Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left.antistudentOpposing students.antisubsidy(politics) Opposing a subsidy.antisudoralPreventing sweating.antisuicideOpposing or preventing suicide.antisunwardaway from the sun antisunwiseanticlockwise antisurface(military) Attacking military units that are on the surface of the ocean.antisurfingOpposing the sport of surfing.antisurgeryOpposing surgery.antisynapseThe part of a neuron at the other end than the synapse antisynergyThe opposite of synergy: bad effects resulting from some combination of factors.antitabloidOpposing the sensationalist journalism of tabloid newspapers.antitangentSynonym of arctangent.antitarnishPreventing tarnishing.antitaurineInhibiting or counteracting taurine antitearingPreventing tearing or ripping.antitension(surgery) Countering muscular tension.antitermiteThat counters termites antitestingOpposing testing (in any sense, but especially the testing of chemical products on animals).antitetanic(pharmacology) Countering tetanus.antitetanusSynonym of antitetanic antitextualOpposing a text or textual conventions.antithalian(formal) Opposed to fun or festivity.antitheater(dramaturgy) Works of theater that go against theatrical conventions antitheatreAlternative form of antitheater.antitheorem(logic) A syntactically correct expression whose negation is a theorem.antitherapyOpposing therapy.antithermicSynonym of antipyretic.antithesiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of antithesize.antithesizeTo create antitheses.antithyroid(biochemistry) Reducing the production or effects of thyroid hormones.antitippingOpposing or countering tipping motions.antitobaccoOpposed to tobacco, often specifically to either the tobacco industry or public smoking.antitorpedo(military) Acting against torpedos.antitorture(sociology) Acting against or opposing torture.antitourism(politics) Opposing tourism.antitouristOpposing tourism.antitrafficSynonym of antitrafficking.antitrailerOpposing or forbidding the use of trailers (unpowered wheeled vehicles).antitriplet(particle physics) The antiparticle of a specified triplet (triquark).antitritium(particle physics) The antimatter equivalent of tritium.antitrophicThat counters hypertrophy.antitropous(botany) Displaying, of, or pertaining to antitropy.antitruancy(education) Opposing or countering truancy from school.antitruster(US) A government agent who investigates monopolies.antitrypsin(biochemistry) Any of a class of serum proteins that inhibit trypsin and similar proteolytic enzymes antitrypticThat inhibits the action of trypsin antitubulinInhibiting the action of tubulin.antitumoral(oncology) antitumor antitussive(pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.antityphoid(immunology) Countering typhoid fever.antitypicalOf or pertaining to an antitype.antiunitary(mathematics) Of a bijective antilinear mapping, reversing the order when applied to the arguments of a scalar product: ⟨x,y⟩=⟨f(y),f(x)⟩antiutopian(chiefly philosophy) Opposing utopian values.antivaccineAlternative form of anti-vaccine.antivampire(folklore, fantasy) Opposing or countering vampires.antivaxxeryAlternative form of anti-vaxxery.antivaxxingAlternative form of anti-vaxxing.antivehicle(military) Acting against vehicles.antivenomicRelating to antivenoms or to antivenomics antivertigo(pharmacology) Preventing or countering vertigo.antivillageOpposing villages.antiviolent(law enforcement, sociology) Acting against or opposing violence.antivirallyIn an antiviral way.antiviroticAn antibiotic that is effective against viruses antivitamin(biochemistry) Any compound that inhibits the metabolic action of a vitamin.antivoucher(education) Opposing a school voucher scheme.antiwarfareOpposed to warfare.antiwarlikeOpposing war; pacifist.antiwarming(environmental science) Counteracting global warming.antiwarriorOne who has antiwar beliefs.antiwelfareOpposed to welfare (financial aid offered by a government).antiwesternOpposing Western cultural and political influences.antiwettingPreventing or inhibiting wetting.antiwhalingAgainst the practice of whaling (hunting of whales).antiwhitismSynonym of antiwhiteness (“hostility towards white people”).antiworshipActions that are contrary to worship.antiwrinkle(dermatology) Counteracting wrinkles.antixenosisThat counters xenosis antixenoticThat counters xenosis antixerotic(medicine) Preventing dryness.antizionismAlternative letter-case form of anti-Zionism.antizionistRare spelling of anti-Zionist.antizymotic(medicine) Preventing fermentation, decomposition, or similar enzyme activity.antlophobia(rare) The fear of floods or inundation.antonomasia(rhetoric) The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.antrafenineA piperazine drug with analgesic and antiinflammatory properties.antroscopicRelated to antroscopy; by means of an antroscope antrovertedAlternative form of anteroverted.antthrushesplural of antthrush anucleolateWithout a nucleolus.anxiolyticsplural of anxiolytic anxiometricOf or relating to the measure of anxiety.anxiotropicThat modifies (reduces) anxiety anxiousnessThe state of being anxious.anypothetonAn idea which is discovered to be true in itself, or which supports itself; that which is absolutely or necessarily true; as opposed to a hypothesis requiring further support. The result or conclusion of a philosophical argument or investigation according to Plato's "hypothetical method."anythingism(rare) A nonspecific belief in anything, or that anything goes.aortectasia(medicine) dilatation of the aorta aortectasis(medicine) Alternative form of aortectasia.aortography(medicine) an arteriography of the aorta aortomitral(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the aortic and mitral valves of the heart aortopathic(pathology) Relating to aortopathy.aortoplasty(surgery) reconstruction of a damaged aorta aortoseptalRelating to the aorticopulmonary septum apalutamide(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal antiandrogen used to treat prostate cancer.apancreaticNot pancreatic apanthropiaAlternative form of apanthropy.apantomancyDivination by chance meetings with any objects that present themselves, most commonly animals; for example, the superstition associated with a black cat crossing one's path.aparametric(mathematics) Not derived from parameters apartheider(rare, sociopolitics) A proponent of the apartheid system.apartheidic(rare) Pertaining to apartheid.apartmentalOf or relating to apartment buildings.apatheticalSynonym of apathetic.apathogenic(pathology) Not pathogenic.apatosaurusA large sauropod dinosaur of the genus Apatosaurus of the late Jurassic Period, having a long neck and tail and a relatively small head.apeirogonal(geometry) Having the form of an apeirogon.apelinergic(biochemistry) Produced or activated by apelin aperiosteal(surgery) That does not involve the periosteum apertometer(optics, microscopy) An instrument designed to measure the numerical aperture of a lens or objective of a microscope.aphantasiacA person who has aphantasia.aphantasmic(of a person) Afflicted with aphantasia.aphasicallyIn an aphasic manner.aphasiology(speech therapy) The study of linguistic problems resulting from brain damage.aphelenchidAny nematode of the order Aphelenchida aphenotypic(genetics) Not phenotypic aphetically(linguistics) In an aphetic way: through aphesis.aphidicolin(organic chemistry) A tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic with antiviral and antimitotic properties.aphidomorphAny insect of the infraorder Aphidomorpha aphidophagy(biology) The condition of being aphidophagous aphlogistic(archaic) flameless aphrodisiacArousing or intensifying sexual desire.aphroditoid(astronomy, geology, planetology) The analogue of the geoid for the planet Venus; the Venusian geoid. The gravitational and rotational equipotential surface for Venus. The surface that provides the datum line (the equivalent for sea level) for Venus.aphrophorid(zoology) Any spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae.aphthovirusAny of a group of viruses, of the genus Aphthovirus, responsible for diseases such as foot and mouth apicalwardstowards an apex apicifloral(botany) Having the flowers at the apex apicodental(phonetics) Made with the apex of the tongue touching the upper front of the teeth, as in apicodental stop.apicodistalApical and distal.apicodorsal(anatomy) apical and dorsal apicoectomy(surgery) An endodontic surgical procedure whereby a tooth's root tip is removed and a root end cavity is prepared and filled with a biocompatible material apicolabiallinguolabial apicomedial(anatomy) apical and medial apicoseptalRelating to an apicoseptum apicoseptumAn apical septum apicotarsus(zoology) An apical tarsus apiculation(botany) A short, sharply pointed tip.apicultural(agriculture) Relating to beekeeping.apiologicalRelating to apiology.apiosylatedsimple past and past participle of apiosylate apiotherapyAlternative form of apitherapy.aplanosporeAn immobile spore that may nevertheless potentially grow flagella.aploactinid(zoology) Any fish in the family Aploactinidae.aplocheilid(zoology) Any killifish in the family Aplocheilidae.aplodontiid(mammalogy) Any member of the Aplodontiidae family of rodents.apneumonous(zoology) Without lungs.apnosticismSynonym of apatheism.apoaequorin(biochemistry) An apoprotein found in the photoprotein aequorin.apoatropine(organic chemistry) The alkaloid (8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-yl) 2-phenylprop-2-enoate apocalypsesplural of apocalypse apocalypticOf or relating to an apocalypse:apochromateAlternative form of apochromatic.apocopatingpresent participle and gerund of apocopate apocopation(linguistics) A word formed by removing the end of a longer word.apocrinitis(dermatology) The formation of abscesses in the sweat glands.apocrisiaryAn apocrisiarius.apocryphiarOne who rewrites history to their own advantage or tells self-aggrandizing falsehoods.apocynthion(astronomy) The point in an orbit around the Moon that is most distant from that body.apodictical(archaic) Apodictic; being clearly demonstrable; certain.apodization(mathematics) Any of several techniques to modify the form of a mathematical function, or of a spectrum etc. by smoothing or removing irregularities apodyterium(architecture, historical) The apartment at the entrance of the baths, or in the palestra, for getting undressed.apofenchene(organic chemistry, obsolete) An unsaturated monocyclic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₉H₁₆.apoferritin(biochemistry) Part of the ferritin that is not combined with iron apogalactic(astronomy) Of or pertaining to an apogalacticon apohyoscine(organic chemistry) Synonym of aposcopolamine.apolausticsThe philosophy of the pleasurable.apoliticism(politics) Apolitical behaviour.apollinaris(archaic) A type of sparkling mineral water.apollonicon(music) A particular type of barrel organ that also had a keyboard.apologetickObsolete form of apologetic.apologeticsA systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrine.apologisingpresent participle and gerund of apologise apologizersplural of apologizer apologizingpresent participle and gerund of apologize apolytikionA troparion chanted at Orthodox Christian worship services, summarizing the feast being celebrated that day.apomorphine(pharmacology) A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.apomorphism(mathematics) The dual of a paramorphism apomorphous(phylogenetics) apomorphic aponecrosisA form of apoptosis that is inhibited prior to completion aponecroticRelating to aponecrosis aponeurosesplural of aponeurosis aponeurosis(anatomy) A flattened pearly white fibrous membrane taking the place of a tendon that binds together and forms the terminations and attachments of muscles or connects them to other body parts like skin or bone.aponeurotic(anatomy) Of or pertaining to an aponeurosis.aponigricon(astronomy) Apoapsis around a black hole.apopetalous(botany) Having distinct or free petals.apophthegmsplural of apophthegm apophyllite(mineralogy) Any of several forms of a pale pink or green mineral being a mixed fluoride and silicate of potassium and calcium.apophysitis(pathology) Inflammation of an apophysis, a bony tubercle.apoproteinsplural of apoprotein apoprotininMisspelling of aprotinin.apoptogenic(biochemistry) That produces apoptosis apoptolidin(organic chemistry) A macrolide that has some antitumour effects apoptosomal(biology) Relating to apoptosomes aporeceptor(biochemistry) A receptor that targets apoproteins or apolipoproteins aporophobia(rare) The fear of poverty or poor people; antipathy toward them both.aporphinoidRelated to aporphine.aposafraninAlternative form of aposafranine.aposematism(biology, chiefly zoology) An adaptation, especially a form of coloration, that warns off potential predators.aposepalous(botany) Having multiple, distinct sepals aposiopesesplural of aposiopesis aposiopesis(rhetoric) An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).aposiopetic(rhetoric) Of or pertaining to aposiopesis.apostatisedsimple past and past participle of apostatise apostatisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of apostatise apostatizedsimple past and past participle of apostatize apostatizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of apostatize aposterioriAlternative form of a posteriori.apostlebirdA gregarious gray and brown bird native to Australia, Struthidea cinerea apostlehoodThe state of being an apostle.apostleshipThe position, post, or duty of being an apostle.apostolatesplural of apostolate apostolical(Christianity) Apostolic.apostrophalOf or relating to an apostrophe.apostrophedWritten with an apostrophe.apostrophesplural of apostrophe apostrophic(rhetoric) Pertaining to the rhetoric use of, or using, apostrophe (sudden, exclamatory dialogue).aposymbiont(biology) An aposymbiotic symbiont aposyndetic(topology) Having the property that for all points x distinct from a specified point p, there is a compact connected neighborhood of p that does not include x.apothecarieObsolete form of apothecary.apotheciate(lichenology) Consisting of an apothecium.apotheosiseAlternative spelling of apotheosize.apotheosize(transitive) To deify; to convert into a god.apothicarieObsolete form of apothecary.apotrachealNot associated with vascular tracheids apotropaionSomething that wards off evil; an amulet or magic charm.apotropaism(religion, mysticism) The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.apoxyomenos(art) A conventional subject of ancient Greek votive sculpture: an athlete caught in the familiar act of scraping sweat and dust from his body with a strigil.appallinglyIn an appalling manner.apparatchik(by extension) A blindly loyal bureaucrat.apparatusesplural of apparatus apparellingpresent participle and gerund of apparel apparelmentClothing, including accessories.apparentlieObsolete spelling of apparently.apparitionsplural of apparition appartement(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of apartment.appeachment(obsolete) accusation appealinglyIn an appealing manner.appearanced(in combination, rare) Having the specified kind of appearance.appearancesplural of appearance appearaunceObsolete form of appearance.appearingly(obsolete) apparently appeasatory(dated) In a manner so as to appease.appeaselessThat cannot be appeased.appeasementThe state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.appeasinglyin an appeasing manner appellation(formal or dated) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; a designation.appellative(grammar) Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.appellatory(law) Containing or pertaining to a legal appeal.appendagealRelating to appendages.appendiceal(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the appendix.appendicial(anatomy, medicine) Relating to the appendix.appendiculaSynonym of appendicle.appenzellerA hard, straw-colored cow's-milk cheese with a nutty flavor.appersonate(psychology) To unconsciously assume the characteristics of another person appertinentBelonging; appertaining; appurtenant.appetenciesplural of appetency applanation(pathology, ophthalmology) The flattening of the cornea, especially by the application of pressure.applaudableWorthy of being applauded.applaudablyIn a way that merits applause.applausable(obsolete, now rare) Worthy of applause; praiseworthy.applauseful(rare) Full of applause.applegrowerA grower of apples.applemonger(historical) A seller of apples.applesauceyResembling or characteristic of applesauce.applesquire(obsolete) Alternative form of apple-squire.applicationThe act of physically applying or laying on.applicativeHaving practical application; applicable.applicatorsplural of applicator applicatoryable to be applied or used, practical appointableCapable of being appointed.appointmentThe act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust apportionedsimple past and past participle of apportion apportionerSomeone who apportions; an allocator.appositionsplural of apposition appositivesplural of appositive appraisableCapable of being appraised.apprecation(obsolete) Earnest prayer; devout wish.apprecatory(obsolete) Praying or wishing well.appreciable(usually) Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.appreciablyIn an appreciable manner; to a large extent; considerably.appreciatedsimple past and past participle of appreciate appreciaterOne who appreciates.appreciatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of appreciate appreciatorSomeone who appreciates a given thing, especially:apprecihate(neologism, humorous, rare) To dislike, to resent.apprehendedsimple past and past participle of apprehend apprehendeea person who is apprehended apprehenderAgent noun of apprehend; one who apprehends.apprenticedServing as an apprentice.apprenticesplural of apprentice appresorialMisspelling of appressorial.apprizementArchaic form of appraisement.approachingThat approaches or approach.approbationThe act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.approbativeExpressing approval.approbatoryTending to approve or confirm appropriacyThe extent to which something is suitable or appropriate for a certain circumstance, occasion, etc.appropriate(transitive) To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.approvaunceObsolete form of approvance.approvement(UK, law, obsolete) A confession of guilt by a prisoner charged with treason or felony, together with an accusation or implication against the accomplices and a giving evidence against them in order to obtain his own pardon.approvinglyin an approving manner.approvision(transitive) To supply with provisions.approximand(mathematics) The solution to function, series, etc. that is to be approximated.approximant(mathematics) An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.approximateApproaching; proximate; nearly resembling.appurtenantOf or pertaining to an appurtenance.apragmatismA state of inactivity caused by schizophrenia or severe depression apricotlikeResembling or characteristic of apricots.apricottree(non-native speakers' English) Rare form of apricot tree.aprioricity(philosophy) Alternative form of apriority.aprioristicA priori; based on hypothesis rather than experiment.apteronotid(zoology) Any member of the family Apteronotidae, the ghost knifefishes.aptitudinalRelating to aptitude.aptronymous(rare) Of or pertaining to an aptronym.aquablation(surgery) A surgical technique used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, involving the ablation of prostatic tissue with a high-velocity saline stream with the use of robotic assistance and real-time ultrasonic guidance.aquacultureThe cultivation of aquatic produce such as aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic animals.aquadynamicHaving a shape that reduces drag when moving through water.aquaemanale(historical) A ceremonial ewer used in Ancient Roman rainmaking rituals.aquaerobicsSynonym of water aerobics.aquafarming(agriculture) aquaculture aquafitnesswater aerobics, typically preceded or followed by stretching exercises aquafortistOne who prepares etchings or engravings using aqua fortis. [from 19th c.]aquaintanceMisspelling of acquaintance.aquajoggingAlternative form of aqua jogging.aqualungistA diver who uses an aqualung.aquamanilesplural of aquamanile aquamarinesplural of aquamarine aquametrics(chemistry) The analysis of trace amounts of water in a sample aquaplaningpresent participle and gerund of aquaplane aquarellist(art) An artist who paints aquarelles aquariologyThe study of the fauna and flora of aquaria aquatecture(rare) Architecture designed to work with water (and e.g. rising sea levels).aquaticallyIn an aquatic style or manner.aquatintingpresent participle and gerund of aquatint aquatintistAn artist who makes aquatints.aquatourism(rare) Tourism for the purpose of water-based activities such as sailing and diving.aquatrainedThat has undergone aquatraining aquatubularOf a boiler: having water-filled heated tubes.aquayamycinAn anthraquinone glycoside that is the basis of some antibiotics aqueousnessThe state or quality of being aqueous.aquicultureAlternative form of aquaculture.arabesquelyIn the style of arabesque art or architecture.arabesqueryAlternative form of arabesquerie.arabidopsisAny cress (or related plant) of the genus Arabidopsis arabinanase(biochemistry) Synonym of arabinase.arabinonate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of arabinoic acid arabinoside(organic chemistry) A glycoside which yields arabinose after being split by hydrolysis.arabophobiaAlternative letter-case form of Arabophobia.arabophobicOf, or pertaining to Arabophobia arachedonicMisspelling of arachidonic.arachidonicOf or pertaining to arachidonic acid or its derivatives.arachidonyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from arachidonic acid by loss of the hydroxyl group arachnicideA substance that kills arachnids.arachnidial(zoology) Of or relating to the Arachnida.arachnidianRelating to the arachnids arachnidismThe condition of being poisoned as a result of a spider's bite.arachnidityThe state or condition of being a spider.arachnidium(zoology, dated) The collective abdominal appendages from which a spider produces a web or silk.arachnivore(biology) Any organism that eats spiders arachnoidal(anatomy) Pertaining to the arachnoid mater; arachnoid.arachnoidid(zoology) Any echinoderm of the family Arachnoididae.arachnologyThe study of the Arachnida.arachnopial(anatomy) Relating to the arachnoid mater and the pia mater aracytidine(organic chemistry) The arabinoside of cytosine arahanthoodThe state of being an arahant.arahantship(Buddhism) the position of arahant.arahitogami(Shinto) A deity in human form in Shinto religion.araliaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the family Araliaceae.aralosaurin(paleontology) Any dinosaur of the tribe Aralosaurini.aramaeogramAlternative spelling of Arameogram.arameophoneAlternative letter-case form of Arameophone.araneofauna(zoology) The population of spiders inhabiting a region.araneomorph(zoology) Any of the Araneomorphae, a suborder of spiders whose fangs cross with a pinching action.araneophage(biology) Any araneophagous organism.araneophagy(biology) The quality of being araneophagous.araneophobe(rare) Synonym of arachnophobe.aranidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.aravaipaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.arbaprostil(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.arbitrageur(finance) One who engages in arbitrage, such as a financial broker or an investment bank.arbitragingpresent participle and gerund of arbitrage arbitragistOne who engages in arbitrage.arbitramentThe judgement of an arbiter or arbitrator; an arbitration.arbitrarilyIn an arbitrary manner.arbitrarity(rare) Synonym of arbitrariness.arbitratingpresent participle and gerund of arbitrate arbitrationThe act or process of arbitrating.arbitrativeOf or relating to arbitration.arbitratorsplural of arbitrator arbitratour(rare) Obsolete form of arbitrator.arbitratrix(archaic) A female arbitrator.arbitrementAlternative spelling of arbitrament.arboraceousOf or relating to trees.arborealismThe condition of being arboreal arborealist(zoology) Any arboreal organism.arborealityThe quality of being arboreal, of living in trees arborescentLike a tree; having a structure or appearance similar to that of a tree; branching.arborialityMisspelling of arboreality.arboricidalThat kills (or cuts down) trees arborolatryThe worship of trees.arbovirosis(pathology) Any disease caused by an arbovirus.arbovirusesplural of arbovirus arbuscocyte(cytology) An arbuscular (dendritic) cell arcadianismAn ideal rustic or pastoral state.arccosecant(trigonometry) function that is the compositional inverse of the cosecant function. Symbol: arccsc arcellaceanAny protist of the order Arcellinida archaeoceteAny extinct cetacean of the parvorder Archaeoceti archaeocyteSynonym of amoebocyte.archaeologyThe study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains.archaeopyleAlternative form of archeopyle.archaeosome(biochemistry) Any liposome based upon an archaeolipid.archaeozoonAny animal known only from archaeological evidence archaicallyIn an archaic manner.archaicnessThe quality of being archaic.archallaxisThe complete elimination of palingenetic features during the development of an embryo, such that ontogeny begins with an early deviation from the ancestral pattern.archamoebidAny protist of the infraphylum Archamoebae archangelicOf, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of archangels.archasterid(zoology) Any starfish in the family Archasteridae.archbishopsplural of archbishop archdeaneryThe headquarters, or jurisdiction of an archdean.archdiocese(Christianity) A group of dioceses administered by an archbishop.archduchessA daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, or the wife of a son or grandson of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary archdukedomThe territory or dignity of an archduke or archduchess; an archduchy.archebiosis(biology) The origination of living matter from non-living; abiogenesis.archegonial(botany) Relating to the archegonium.archegonium(botany) A multicellular reproductive structure that contains a large, non-motile gamete (egg cell), and within which an embryo will develop.archegosaurAny temnospondyl of the genus †Archegosaurus.archenemiesplural of archenemy archenteric(anatomy) Of or pertaining to an archenteron.archenteron(anatomy) A primitive alimentary cavity archeolatryAlternative form of archæolatry.archeologic(American spelling) Alternative spelling of archaeologic.archeologueAlternative spelling of archaeologue.archeometry(archaeology) The application of the various techniques of science to archeology.archeophoneA modern, electric version of a phonograph or Ediphone from the early 20th century archeophyteAlternative spelling of archaeophyte.archeopylarRelating to the archeopyle.archeosporeAlternative form of archespore.archeovirusAny virus that infects archaeans archeparchy(Eastern Orthodoxy) The archdiocese of an archbishop in Eastern Christendom archetypoidA data point that forms the center of a cluster of similar items.archicortex(anatomy) Part of the allocortex, specifically three layered hippocampal cortexes necessary for hippocampus formation archimedeanAlternative letter-case form of Archimedean.archipelago(collective, geography) A group of islands.archipsocid(entomology) Any booklouse in the family Archipsocidae.architectedsimple past and past participle of architect architector(obsolete) An architect.architravalOf or relating to an architrave.architraved(architecture) Furnished with an architrave.architravesplural of architrave archivalismThe keeping of archives.archivation(rare) Archival; the act of archiving something.archivisticOf or relating to archivism.archivolted(architecture) Furnished with archivolts.archivorousIngesting archaeans (as the archivores do).archliberalHaving, or relating to, very liberal political views.archmarshal(historical) The grand marshal of the Holy Roman Empire.archnemesisA chief nemesis.archonshipsplural of archonship archpaladin(very rare, science fiction, fantasy, video games) A supreme paladin.archprelate(ecclesiastical) An archbishop or other chief prelate.archprimateThe chief primate of a Christian church.archrivalryThe relationship between two or more archrivals. The term usually applies to two archrivals.archtraitorA chief or transcendent traitor.archvillain(chiefly narratology) A supreme villain; the most evil or powerful villain.arcifinious(law, dated) Having a natural boundary, like a river, rather than an artificial dividing line.arcitumomab(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used to detect carcinoembryonic antigen.arcological(urban studies) Of or pertaining to arcology.arcopallialRelating to an arcopallium arcopallium(ornithology) A region in the brains of birds that has functions in learning arctoborealRelating to the north Arctic arctocyonid(zoology) Any member of the family †Arctocyonidae of extinct carnivores.arctophilesplural of arctophile arduousnessThe state of being arduous.areneomorphAny spider of the infraorder Araneomorphae arenicolite(paleontology) A wormhole or other burrowing tunnel preserved in sandstone or another rock.arenicolous(biology) Living or burrowing in sand.arenization(geology) The formation of sand by weathering of granite or similar coarse-grained rock arenocenium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any aromatic derivative of a ferrocene ion or radical arenophilic(botany) That grows in sand (or very sandy soil).areocentric(astronomy) Having the planet Mars at the center.areographerAn astronomer whose speciality is areography areographic(astronomy) Of or pertaining to areography areological(astronomy) Of or pertaining to the planet Mars.areophysicsThe geophysics of Mars.aretalogistOne who recites or who authors aretalogies.argentaffin(cytology) That is stained by silver salts argentalium(archaic) An alloy of aluminium and silver.argentamineA solution of silver phosphate in an aqueous solution of ethylene diamine, used as an antiseptic astringent and as a disinfectant.argentariumRoman alloy of lead and tin for tinning argentationThe process of coating with silver or a silver compound; silvering.argentinoidSynonym of argentiniform.argentophilHaving an affinity for silver.argininemia(pathology) The presence of arginine in the blood arginolytic(biochemistry) That breaks down arginine, typically by removal of an amino group arginylatedModified by arginylation argipressin(biochemistry) The vasopressin.argonautoid(malacology) Any member of the Argonautoidea superfamily of cephalopods.argophyllin(organic chemistry) Either of two sesquiterpene lactones present in the sunflower Helianthus argophyllus arguabilityThe quality or degree of being arguable.arguayosideA particular steroid glycoside.argumentary(archaic) argumentative; based on argument argumentiveBeing or presenting an argument or line of reasoning.argumentize(obsolete, rare) To argue or discuss.argyrolagidAny extinct metatherian of the family Argyrolagidae argyropoeia(alchemy) transmutation into silver.arhythmicalArrhythmic, having no rhythm.aridisationAlternative form of aridization.aridizationThe process by which a region becomes arid arimoclomol(medicine) A drug, N-{[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-piperidin-1-ylpropyl]oxy}pyridine-3-carboximidoyl chloride 1-oxide, that stimulates cellular protein repair.ariophantid(zoology) Any of the slugs in the family Ariophantidae.aristarchicOf or related to aristarchy.aristocracyThe nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.aristocratsplural of aristocrat aristogenicRelating or adapting to producing the very best offspring; eugenic with an aim towards an optimal state.arithmancerSomeone who practices arithmancy.arithmeticsplural of arithmetic arithmetike(obsolete) spelling of Arithmetic.arithmetize(transitive) To treat (a mathematical system) by methods involving only the fundamental concepts and operations of arithmetic.arithmogramThe number obtained by summing the numerical values of the letters of a word.arithmology(mathematics) The science of numbers; basic arithmetic arithomancyAlternative form of arithmancy.arjunolitinA triterpene glycoside found in the tree Terminalia arjuna.arkeologistSomeone who studies the story of Noah's ark, particularly by searching for physical evidence which would corroborate it.armageddonsplural of armageddon armalcolite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral first discovered on the Moon.armamentaryAn armory or arsenal (place to store weapons)armethosideA particular steroid glycoside.armilustrum(Ancient Rome) A festival, in Ancient Rome, in honour of Mars, the god of war.armipotencePower in arms; military might.armlessnessThe state or condition of being armless; a lack of arms.armodafinil(pharmacology) A stimulant-like drug, an active enantiomer of modafinil, being investigated for the treatment of various conditions such as depression, fatigue, and schizophrenia.armorbearerOne who carries armor for another.armoursmithA person who forges armour (such as greaves, breastplates, and legplates).armourstoneDurable, wear-resistant stone armsbearingThe act of bearing arms; the possession of weapons.armtwistingAlternative spelling of arm-twisting.aromaticityThe property of having an aroma.aromatizingpresent participle and gerund of aromatize aromatogramA test for the antibacterial activity of essential oils, especially those used in aromatherapy arousometerAn instrument that participants in experiments can use to indicate their changing levels of sexual arousal.arpeggiando(music) A passage to be played in the style of a harp.arpeggiatedsimple past and past participle of arpeggiate arpeggiatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of arpeggiate arpeggiator(music) A feature of some synthesizers that automatically steps through a sequence of notes based on an input chord, thus creating an arpeggio.arpromidine(pharmacology) A histamine 1 receptor antagonist.arquebusadeThe shot of an arquebus.arquebusier(military, now historical) A soldier armed with an arquebus.arragoniticAlternative form of aragonitic.arraignable(law) Capable of being arraigned.arraignment(law) The formal charging of a defendant with an offense; in many jurisdictions it includes their response in the form of a plea, typically as guilty, not guilty, or no contest.arrangeableThat can be arranged (especially in a specified manner)arrangementThe act of arranging.arrentation(law, UK, historical) A letting or renting, especially a licence to enclose land in a forest with a low hedge and ditch, under a yearly rent.arrestationThe act of arresting.arrestinglyIn a way or to an extent that is arresting; so as to catch the attention suddenly.arrestively(dated) In an arrestive manner.arrhenogeny(zoology, reproduction) The production of only male offspring.arrhenotoky(biology) The production of male offspring by parthenogenesis.arrhythmiasplural of arrhythmia, which can refer to types of arrhythmia, cases of arrhythmia, or episodes of arrhythmia.arrivederci(in the context of Italy or Italian culture) farewell, goodbye, see you later (non-definitive farewell)arrogationsplural of arrogation arrowheadedShaped like the head of an arrow; cuneiform; cuneatic.arsabenzene(organic chemistry) Synonym of arsinine.arsebiscuit(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) Alternative form of arse biscuit.arseholedom(Commonwealth, mildly vulgar) Alternative form of assholedom.arselickingpresent participle and gerund of arselick arsenicatedTreated with arsenate or other arsenic compound.arsenicosis(pathology) arsenic poisoning arsenoblastmasculonucleus arsenolipid(organic chemistry) Any compound formally derived from a phospholipid by replacing the phosphorus atom with arsenic arsenophageOne who eats arsenic.arsenophagyThe practice of eating arsenic.arsenosugar(biochemistry) Any of several carbohydrates that contain arsenic, found in certain marine algae.arsenothiol(organic chemistry) Any thiol that is also an arsine derivative.arsenoxidesplural of arsenoxide arsindoline(organic chemistry) Any of a group on bisindolic indolines arsonphobiaSynonym of pyrophobia.arsonphobic(rare) Of or relating to arsonphobia.arsphenaminAlternative form of arsphenamine.artabotrine(organic chemistry) isocorydine artefacting(computer graphics) Alternative form of artifacting.artefactual(archaeology) Of or pertaining to artefacts artemesininMisspelling of artemisinin.artemisinicOf or pertaining to artemisinic acid or its derivatives artemisinin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antimalarial drug derived from the sweet wormwood shrub, Artemisia annua, found as the active ingredient in traditional Chinese medical herbal treatment for malaria, chemically a sesquiterpene lactone - C₁₅H₂₂O₅.arterectomyAlternative form of arteriectomy.arterialiseAlternative form of arterialize.arterialize(physiology) To convert venous blood into arterial blood (by the absorption of oxygen in the lungs)arteriogramAn X-ray of an artery after injection with a radiopaque material arteriology(anatomy) The branch of angiology dealing with the arteries.arteriopath(medicine) Someone suffering from arteriopathy.arteriotomy(medicine) The opening of an artery, especially for bloodletting.arteriviralRelating to the arteriviruses arterivirusAny animal virus of the family Arteriviridae arthothelin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of xanthenones, based on 2,4,5-trichloro-1,3,6-trihydroxy-8-methylxanthen-9-one, present in lichen.arthralgiasplural of arthralgia arthrectomy(surgery) excision of a joint arthrialgiaMisspelling of arthralgia.arthriticalArchaic form of arthritic.arthriticky(colloquial) Afflicted with arthritis.arthritides(medicine) plural of arthritis arthrocopicMisspelling of arthroscopic.arthrodesesplural of arthrodesis arthrodesis(medicine, surgery) The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis.arthrodiran(zoology) Any of a group of extinct fish of the order Arthrodira.arthrodynia(archaic, medicine) An affliction characterized by pain in or around a joint, not dependent upon structural disease like arthritis.arthrodynicOf or relating to arthrodynia.arthrogenicMisspelling of atherogenic.arthrolysis(surgery) The restoration of mobility in stiff, ankylosed joints by disrupting articular adhesions arthromeresplural of arthromere arthrometer(medicine) A device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint.arthrometry(medicine) measurement of the mobility of joints arthropathy(medicine) Any of several diseases of a joint.arthrophyte(biology) Any plant belonging to the former class Arthrophyta (now Equisetopsida); the horsetails arthroplast(surgery) An artificial joint arthropodal(zoology) Relating to the Arthropoda.arthropodan(zoology) Of, or relating to, arthropods.arthropodicRelating to, or characteristic of arthropods arthropodin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins found in the cuticles of insects.arthrorisisSynonym of arthroereisis.arthroscope(medicine) A form of endoscope used in arthroscopy arthroscopythe examination of the interior of a joint (such as the knee) using an arthroscope arthrosporeA sporelike cell produced by some fungi and algae.arthrostomy(surgery) Construction of an opening into the cavity of a joint arthrotomic(surgery) Relating to arthrotomy.articleless(grammar) Without articles.articleshipThe status or period of being articled, or bound under the articles of an apprenticeship.articulable(phonetics, of words, linguistic expressions, etc.) Capable of being pronounced or expressed distinctly in speech.articularlyIn an articular manner.articulatedsimple past and past participle of articulate articulatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of articulate articulatorOne who, or that which, articulates or expresses.artifacting(computer graphics) The formation of artifacts in a digital image.artifactualOf or pertaining to artifact.artificialsThings that are artificial.artificious(obsolete) Using, exhibiting, performed with or characterized by artfulness or skill artillerist(military) A person who operates artillery.artiodactyl(zoology) Any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes and belonging to the Artiodactyla, including pigs, sheep, deer, cattle, and most grazing animals. In contrast, horses have an odd number of toes and as such are not Artiodactyla, but Perissodactyla.artisanallyIn an artisanal manner.artisanlikeResembling or characteristic of an artisan.artisanshipThe property of being produced by an artisan; the skill or work of an artisan.artlessnessthe state or quality of being artless artographerAn artist who uses photography as the basis of his or her work.artophagous(rare) bread-eating artophorion(Eastern Orthodoxy) The tabernacle on the high altar in an Eastern Orthodox church artsmithite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, mercury, oxygen, and phosphorus.arundineous(rare) Abounding in reeds; reedy.arviculture(agriculture) arable farming arylamidase(biochemistry) The enzyme cytosol alanyl aminopeptidase.arylazirine(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of an azirine arylboronic(organic chemistry) Relating to any aryl derivative of a boronic acid arylglycine(organic chemistry) Any N-aryl derivative of glycine aryllithium(organic chemistry) Any aryl organolithium compound arylnitrile(organic chemistry) Any aryl nitrile aryloxazole(organic chemistry) An aryl derivative of an oxazole arylpropyne(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of propyne arylpyrrole(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of a pyrrole arytenoidal(anatomy) Relating to the arytenoids asafoetidasplural of asafoetida asanguinous(surgery) That involves no loss of blood asbestiform(crystallography) Having a particular kind of fibrosity in which fibers have high tensile strength and flexibility asbestinane(organic chemistry) A bioactive diterpene isolated from the gorgonian Briareum asbestinum asbestinize(transitive, archaic) To treat with asbestos to make fireproof.ascalabotan(zoology) A squamate of the clade Ascalabota ascaricidalThat kills roundworms (Ascaridida).ascendantlyIn an ascendant manner.ascendinglyIn an ascending manner.ascensionalRelating to upward movement; pertaining to the act of rising or ascending.ascertainedsimple past and past participle of ascertain ascertainerOne who, or that which, ascertains.asceticallyIn an ascetic manner.aschelminthAny of many pseudocoelomates of the former phylum Aschelminthes.ascidiacean(zoology) Any of the class Ascidiacea of sea squirts.ascidiarium(zoology) The structure that unites the ascidiozooids in a compound ascidian.ascientificNot treatable by science; impossible to determine as true or false using science ascititiousadscititious ascitogenic(pathology) That produces ascites ascleposideA particular steroid glycoside.ascocarpousHaving an ascocarp ascoceratid(zoology) Any extinct cephalopod in the family Ascoceratidae ascogenesisThe production of ascomata; the production of these sacs and ascospores therein.ascolocular(mycology) Describing ascocarps having asci arranged in pre-formed locules, or cavities within a stoma.ascomycetalRelating to ascomycetes ascomycetesplural of ascomycete ascomycotanOf or relating to the Ascomycota.ascomycoticOf or relating to the Ascomycota.ascophyllanA fucose-containing, sulfated polysaccharide isolated from brown alga of the genus Ascophyllum.ascoquinone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of dimeric hydroxylated anthraquinones present in Aspergillus ascosporousSynonym of ascosporic.ascriptionsplural of ascription aseasonallyIn an aseasonal manner.aseismicityThe quality of being aseismic.asepticallyIn an aseptic manner.ashamednessThe state or quality of being ashamed.ashcolouredAlternative form of ash-colored.ashcroftineA rare mineral that belongs to the carbonate group.ashlessnessAbsence of ash (combustion product).ashwagandhaWithania somnifera, a stout shrub that produces red berry-like fruit, native to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.ashwaghandaAlternative form of ashwagandha.asialylatedNot sialylated asimadolineA drug which acts as a peripherally selective κ-opioid agonist.asininenessThe quality of being asinine.asparaginicSynonym of aspartic.asparaginyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from asparagine asparagusesplural of asparagus asparagussyAlternative form of asparagusy.aspartamide(organic chemistry) The amide of aspartic acid aspartamine(organic chemistry, obsolete) asparagine aspartimide(organic chemistry) The imide of aspartic acid aspeciosideA particular steroid glycoside.aspectology(psychology) The branch of psychology concerned with aspects of one's own personality.aspectuallyconcerning aspect aspergillarOf or relating to the aspergillus molds.aspergillic(organic chemistry) Relating to aspergillic acid and its derivatives aspergillinA black pigment obtained from Aspergillus.aspergillum(Christianity) An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.aspergillusAny of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.aspermatismSynonym of aspermia.aspermatousAlternative form of aspermous.aspernomine(organic chemistry) A cytotoxic alkaloid present in the fungus Aspergillus nomius aspersivelyIn an aspersive manner.aspersoriumA basin that holds holy water with which worshippers sprinkle themselves.asphaltenesplural of asphaltene asphaltenicOf or pertaining to asphaltenes.asphaltitesplural of asphaltite asphaltiticOf or relating to asphaltite.asphaltlikeResembling or characteristic of asphalt.asphericity(uncountable) The state of being aspherical.aspheterism(dated, rare) The view that all property should be in common ownership and that no individual should benefit from private possession.aspheteristOf or pertaining to aspheterism.aspheterize(dated, rare, transitive) To donate into common ownership, in line with the doctrine of aspheterism.asphyxiatedsimple past and past participle of asphyxiate asphyxiatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of asphyxiate asphyxiatorOne who or that which asphyxiates.aspidistralRelating to, or abounding in, aspidistras.aspidistrasplural of aspidistra aspidistrinA particular steroid glycoside.aspirationsplural of aspiration aspirinlikeResembling or characteristic of aspirin.aspirometerA device used to diagnose dysphagia by analysis of the sounds produced by swallowing asplanchnicWithout the viscera.asporogenicNot producing (or produced by) spores asportation(law) The illegal movement of goods or carrying away of a person.asporulated(biology) Not sporulated aspulvinone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of hydroxylated pulvinones found in cultures of the mold Aspergillus terreus.assafoetidaAlternative spelling of asafoetida.assassinateTo murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.assassinismThe actions of an assassin.assassinous(obsolete) Murderous; assassin-like.assaultableCapable of being assaulted.assclownery(slang, sometimes vulgar, humorous) A form of behavior that is rude, obnoxious, ignorant, or foolish.assemblableThat can be assembled.assemblagesplural of assemblage assemblance(obsolete) Resemblance; likeness; appearance.assemblymanA male member of an assembly.assemblymenplural of assemblyman assentationInsincere or obsequious assent; hypocritical or pretended concurrence.assentatory(formal, uncommon) Assenting, sometimes especially to an excessive (flattering, obsequious) extent.assentinglyin an assenting manner assertationAn assertion, statement of opinion.assertativeServing to assert something.assertionalOf or pertaining to assertion assertivelyIn an assertive manner.assertorialThat makes an assertion or positive statement; declaratory.assertorilyIn an assertory manner asservationMisspelling of assertation.assessinglySo as to assess.assessmentsplural of assessment assessorialRelating or belonging to an assessor.asseveratedsimple past and past participle of asseverate assholehood(Canada, US, derogatory, slang, rare) The state or condition of being an asshole.assholeness(informal, US, vulgar) The state of being an asshole.assholishly(slang, vulgar) In an assholish manner; rudely.assiduouslyIn an assiduous manner; diligently, industriously.assignationAn appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.assignmentsplural of assignment assimilableCapable of being assimilated; susceptible to assimilation.assimilatedsimple past and past participle of assimilate assimilatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of assimilate assimilatorA person or thing which assimilates.assistancesplural of assistance assistantly(rare) So as to assist or aid.assistaunceObsolete form of assistance.asslessness(Canada, US, slang) The quality of being assless.associanismAn adaptation of Fourierism to a democratic capitalist economy.associatingpresent participle and gerund of associate association(uncountable) The act of associating.associatismA self-regulatory movement in the 1920s in which community members assumed a duty of mutual obligation to support each other.associativePertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.associatoryOf or relating to association; associative.assortationThe act of assorting assortativeCharacterized by assorting.assortiment(non-native speakers' English) Misconstruction of assortment.assoziation(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of association.assuageableAble to be assuaged.assuagementThe action of assuaging; appeasement.assuaginglySo as to assuage.assuasivelyIn a soothing manner.assubjugate(obsolete) To bring into subjection.assumptionsplural of assumption assumptiousAssuming; presumptuous; prone to assume things or take them for granted.assurednessThe state or quality of being assured.astaticallyIn an astatic manner.astaxanthin(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment that occurs widely in plants and animals, especially crustaceans.asteraceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the family Asteraceae.asteriskingpresent participle and gerund of asterisk asteroideanAny starfish of the class Asteroidea asteroidian(zoology) Of or relating to the Asteroidea.asterolepidAny fish of the family Asterolepidae asterosteid(zoology) Any of the extinct placoderm fish of the family Asterosteidae.asthenicityThe quality of being asthenic.asthenodont(zoology) Synonym of desmodont.asthmaticalDated form of asthmatic.asthmogenic(pathology) That causes an asthmatic attack astigmaticsplural of astigmatic astigmatism(optics) A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.astogeneticOf or pertaining to the growth stages of a colonial organism.astonishingCausing astonishment.astoundableCapable of being astounded.astoundedlyIn an astounded manner.astragalineAlternative form of astragalin.astragaloid(anatomy, archaic) Of, pertaining to, or shaped like, the astragalus (anklebone).astrakanite(mineralogy) An evaporite consisting of a mixed sodium and magnesium sulphate.astrakhanedWearing astrakhan.astraphobiaAn abnormal fear of thunder and lightning.astraphobic(rare) Morbidly afraid of thunderstorms.astriferousBearing stars.astringenceAlternative form of astringency.astringencyAn astringent taste.astringentsplural of astringent astripotent(obsolete) That rules the stars.astrobabble(informal, derogatory) worthless astrological talk astroblemesplural of astrobleme astroblepid(zoology) Any of the catfish in the family Astroblepidae.astrobotanySynonym of xenobotany.astrocosmicRelating to space and the cosmos.astrocytoma(medicine) A cancer of the brain that originates in astrocytes astroethicsSynonym of xenoethics.astrogation(science fiction) Astronavigation (navigation through space).astrogliomaA low-grade form of cystic astrocytoma astroglosisMisspelling of astrogliosis.astrographySynonym of uranography (“the mapping of celestial bodies”).astrologersplural of astrologer astrologese(colloquial) The jargon used by astrologers.astrologess(dated) A female astrologer.astrologian(obsolete) An astrologer.astrologickObsolete form of astrologic.astrologiseAlternative spelling of astrologize.astrologistOne who practices astrology; an astrologer.astrologize(intransitive) To study or practise astrology; to attempt to foretell the future using astrology.astromancerOne who performs astromancy; a diviner who uses astrology.astromanticOf or pertaining to divination by means of the stars; astrological.astrometric(astronomy) of or relating to astrometry astronauticOf or pertaining to astronautics.astronautte(rare, dated) A female astronaut.astronomersplural of astronomer astronomess(dated) A female astronomer.astronomian(obsolete, rare) An astrologer.astronomickObsolete form of astronomic.astronomiesplural of astronomy astronomiseAlternative form of astronomize.astronomistAstronomer; specialist in astronomy.astronomize(archaic, intransitive) To study or talk astronomy.astropecten(zoology) Any of the genus Astropecten of sea stars.astrophilia(rare) Love of and/or obsession with planets, stars, and outer space.astrophilic(rare) Related to or exhibiting astrophilia.astrophobiaA fear of stars and celestial space.astrophoridAny member of the order Astrophorida of marine demosponges.astrophorinAny sea sponge of the suborder Astrophorina astrophytonThe giant basket star, an early Mesozoic invertebrate.astroscopicRelating to astroscopy.astrosheath(astronomy) The stellar equivalent of the heliosheath astrosphereA cavity filled with hot gas blown into the interstellar medium by stellar winds.astrotactin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein associated with the migration and adhesion of neurons asunaprevir(pharmacology) An experimental drug candidate for the treatment of hepatitis C.asundernessThe state or quality of being asunder.asyllabicalArchaic form of asyllabic.asylophobic(rare) prejudiced against asylum seekers asymbolicalSynonym of asymbolic.asymmetriesplural of asymmetry asymmetrous(obsolete) Asymmetrical.asymptotics(mathematics) asymptotic analysis asynartetic(prosody) Having or containing two different types of metre asynchronicSynonym of asynchronous.asynchronusMisspelling of asynchronous.asynclitismThe position of a baby in the uterus such that the head is presenting first, tilted to the shoulder and thus no longer in line with the birth canal.asyncronousMisspelling of asynchronous.asynonymousSynonym of nonsynonymous.asystematic(anatomy, pathology) Not systematic atacticallyIn an atactic way.atactostele(botany) A type of eustele, found in monocots, in which the vascular tissue in the stem exists as scattered bundles.ataxaphasiaAtaxic aphasia.ataxiagraphAn instrument that measures the degree of ataxia in a patient ataxiameterSynonym of ataxiagraph.ataxophemiaDefective coordination of words in speech; atactic aphasia; incoherence.ataxophobiaAbnormal fear or dislike of messiness, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.atelectasesplural of atelectasis atelectasis(medicine) The collapse of a part of or the whole lung caused by inner factors rather than a pneumothorax.atelectaticOf or pertaining to atelectasis atelecyclid(zoology) Any crab in the family Atelecyclidae.ateleopodid(zoology) Any fish in the family Ateleopodidae.atelieristastudio teacher atelocardia(medicine, rare) A congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the heart.atelomyelia(medicine, rare) A congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the spinal cord.atelophobiaThe fear of imperfection or not being good enough.atemporallyIn an atemporal manner.atheisationAlternative spelling of atheization.atheisticalOf or relating to atheism; atheistic.atheistlikeResembling an atheist or atheist qualities or ideas.atheizationProcess of making atheistic.atheocratic(usually derogatory) Pertaining to or characteristic of atheocracy; godless.atheologist(philosophy, religion) A scholar and/or proponent of atheism.atheophilia(rare) An admiration or fondness for atheism.atheophobiaA fear or hatred of atheism or atheists.atheophobicHaving fear or hatred of atheism or atheists.atherectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.athermalityThe condition of being athermal athermanousNot transmitting heat.atherogenic(medicine) that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis atheromasia(pathology) The presence of atheroma atheromaticRelating to atheromata atheroproneThat makes one prone to atherosclerosis athletehoodThe role or status of an athlete.athleticismThe state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.athleticizeTo make, or to become athletic athwartship(nautical) Oriented across the vessel sideways, i.e. in a direction at right angles to the fore-and-aft line of the vessel.athwartwiseathwart; in a side-to-side orientation athyroidism(pathology) The congenital absence of a thyroid gland or a suppression of its function.atimepazoleAn adrenergic antagonist used to counteract amitraz poisoning atipamazoleMisspelling of atipamezole.atipamezoleA synthetic alpha2-adrenergic antagonist indicated for the reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine in dogs.atmidometerAn instrument for measuring the evaporation from water, ice, or snow.atmologicalRelating to atmology.atmosphered(in combination) Having a specified kind of atmosphere.atmospheresplural of atmosphere atmosphericOf, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.atoltivimabA monoclonal antibody used in the combination drug atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab to treat Zaire ebolavirus.atomisationAlternative spelling of atomization.atomizationThe act or an instance of atomizing.atomoxetine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonstimulant drug used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.atomtronics(physics) The design, manufacture and study of analogs of electronics using atoms (especially Bose-Einstein condensates) at low temperature atonalisticOf or relating to atonalism.atonalitiesplural of atonality atopognosia(pathology) The inability to locate a sensation, especially a point of touch.atoposaurid(zoology) Any of the extinct reptiles in the family Atoposauridae.atrabiliary(medicine, obsolete) Of or relating to black bile.atrabilious(medicine, obsolete) Having an excess of black bile.atractylateA toxic glycoside isolated from thistles of the genus Atractylis atramentaryAlternative form of atramentarious.atramentousInky, inklike, atramental.atretogenicMisspelling of teratogenic.atrinositolAn antiplatelet and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.atriohisian(physiology, medicine) Of or pertaining to an atrium and the His bundle in the electrical conduction system of the heart, as (usually, more specifically) an atriohisian tract constituting an accessory tract of conduction.atriopeptin(biochemistry) Atrial natriuretic peptide, a powerful vasodilator and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells.atriovenousOf the spatial relationship between the primary veins and the atria of the heart.atrociouslyin an atrocious manner atropaceousBelonging to the genus Atropa.atrophiated(obsolete) Atrophied.atropisomer(physical chemistry) Any conformer that can be isolated as a separate chemical compound and that arises from restricted rotation about a single bond, as in biaryl atropisomers. Synonym: atropoisomer.attacheshipAlternative form of attachéship.attachmentsplural of attachment attainderedplaced in a state of attainder attainmentsplural of attainment attaintmentMisspelling of attainment.attapulgite(mineralogy) A clay mineral containing silicates of aluminium and magnesium that is a constituent of fuller's earth and bentonite.attemperate(archaic) tempered; proportioned; properly adapted.attemptableCapable of being attempted, tried, or attacked.attemptlessNot making or not having made an attempt.attendancesplural of attendance attendantlyIn an attendant manner.attendaunceObsolete form of attendance.attendinglyGiving one's attention; attentively.attentionalOf or pertaining to attention.attentivelyIn an attentive manner.attentivityThe quality of being attentive; attentiveness.attenuatingpresent participle and gerund of attenuate attenuationA gradual diminishing of strength.attenuativeTending to attenuate or lessen the force of something.attenuatorsplural of attenuator atterration(obsolete) The act of filling up with earth, or of forming land with alluvial earth.attestationA thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.attestativeOf the nature of attestation; serving to attest.attitudinalExpressive of or pertaining to attitude.attonementsplural of attonement attophysics(physics) The branch of physics concerned with dynamic processes that take place with a time resolution of the order of attoseconds attoreactor(chemistry) An attoscale reactor made by the junction of two nanofibres.attorneydomThe realm or sphere of attorneys.attorneying(informal) The work of an attorney attorneyismThe practice, peculiarities or doctrines of attorneys.attractableable to be attracted attractanceAlternative form of attractancy.attractancyA measure of the ability of something (especially a pheromone) to attract; attractive power.attractantsplural of attractant attractionsplural of attraction attributingpresent participle and gerund of attribute attributionThe act of attributing something.attributive(grammar, of a word or phrase) Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.attritenessThe state or quality of being attrite.attritionalOf or pertaining to attrition.attuitionalRelating to attuition.attunednessThe quality of being attuned.attunementsplural of attunement atychiphobeSomeone suffering from atychiphobia.atypicalityThe condition of being atypical auctionableAble to be or worthy of being auctioned, especially for a substantial amount of money; aesthetically pleasing or desirable.auctioneersplural of auctioneer auctiongoerOne who attends an auction.auctionlikeResembling or characteristic of an auction.aucubigenin(organic chemistry) The aglycone of aucubin.audaciouslyIn an audacious manner; bravely, daringly, but not foolheartedly.audiblenessThe state or quality of being audible.audiologistA healthcare professional who diagnoses, treats and/or manages hearing and balance disorders.audiometricOf or pertaining to audiometry audiophilesplural of audiophile audiophiliaAn interest in high fidelity sound reproduction and equipment.audiophilicHaving or relating to audiophilia.audiophobia(medicine) Excessive sensitivity to noise.audiospinalRelating to sound and the movement of the spine and thus to a person's gait audiotypingAlternative form of audio typing.audiotypistAlternative form of audio typist.audiovisualContaining both aural and visual elements.auditioningpresent participle and gerund of audition auditionistOne who undergoes an audition; an auditionee.auditoriumsplural of auditorium auditorshipThe office or duties of auditor.augmentableCapable of being augmented or increased.augmentedlyIn an augmented manner.augmentless(grammar) Lacking augment.aukwardnessObsolete form of awkwardness.aulacoceridAny extinct coleoid cephalopod of the order Aulacocerida aunicornist(humorous) A person who does not believe in unicorns.aunswerableObsolete form of answerable.aurantiasis(medicine) A golden-yellow discoloration of the skin.aurasperoneAny of a class of naphthopyrone mycotoxins obtained from Aspergillus molds aureochromeA photoreceptor required for photomorphogenesis in stramenopiles aureofunginA particular fungicide.aureofuscin(organic chemistry) A pigment and antibiotic macrolide (1R,3R,4R,5R,7R,9R,11S,12S,13S)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-1,4,12,13-tetrahydroxy-2,6,10-trioxatricyclo[7.4.0.03,7]tridecane-11-carboxylic acid produced by Streptomyces aureofuscus aureusimine(biochemistry) Any of a group of cyclic dipeptides found in Staphylococcus aureus aureusvirusAny plant virus of the genus Aureusvirus aurichalcumAlternative form of orichalcum.auricularia(zoology) The larvae of the sea cucumber.auricularis(anatomy) Any of three muscles attaching the cartilage of the external ear to the skull.auricularlyIn an auricular manner.auriculasinA particular prenylated isoflavonoid found in Millettia pachycarpa.auriculated(biology, rare) Having ears or appendages like ears; eared.auricupride(mineralogy) A natural alloy of copper and gold, found as a cubic reddish-yellow mineral.aurignacoidOf or pertaining to the Aurignacians.auripigment(archaic) Variant of orpiment auriporcineA polyketide peptide associated with a strain of Brevibacillus laterosporus in pigs aurocyanide(inorganic chemistry, uncountable) The complex anion, Au(CN)₂⁻, produced when gold is dissolved as part of the cyanide process.aurofusarin(organic chemistry) A dimeric derivative of naphthoquinone 5-hydroxy-7-(5-hydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-4,6,9-trioxobenzo[g]chromen-7-yl)-8-methoxy-2-methylbenzo[g]chromene-4,6,9-trione auroglaucin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in Aspergillus species.auroramycin(organic chemistry) A polyene macrolactam that has antibiotic and antifungal properties aurostibite(mineralogy) A rare isometric gold antimonide mineral of the pyrite group.aurotherapySynonym of chrysotherapy.auroxanthinA particular carotenoid.auscultableThat can be ausculted; that can be diagnosed by auscultation auscultatedsimple past and past participle of auscultate auscultatorSomeone who performs auscultation.auspicatoryOf or belonging to auspices or omens austenitizeTo heat iron (or an iron-based metal such as steel) to a temperature at which it changes crystal structure from ferrite to austenite.austerenessThe state of being austere austeritiesplural of austerity austromancySoothsaying or divination from observing the winds or clouds.autapomorph(cladistics) An organism that possesses a derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.autapotypicApotypic with regards to its own taxonomic category.autecologicRelating to autecology.autetarangaThe sand daphne auteuristicSynonym of auteurist.authentical(archaic) Authentic.authentickeObsolete form of authentic.authenticlyDated spelling of authentically.authentiqueObsolete form of authentic.authogenousMisspelling of autogenous.authonomousMisspelling of autonomous.authorativeMisspelling of authoritative.authorcraftThe craft of an author; the writing of books.authoressesplural of authoress authorisingpresent participle and gerund of authorise authoritiesplural of authority authoritiveMisspelling of authoritative.authorizersplural of authorizer authorizingpresent participle and gerund of authorize authourshipObsolete spelling of authorship.autistiform(medicine) Resembling autism.autoacylate(organic chemistry) To cause, or to undergo autoacylation autoallergyautoimmunity autoamplifyTo amplify without external influence autoanalyst(psychology) A practitioner of autoanalysis autoantigenAny antigen that stimulates autoantibodies in the organism that produced it; an antigen produced by the self (that is, by one's own tissues).autoantonym(rare) A word that has two opposing meanings.autoarousalSelf-arousal, in particular:autobicycle(dated) A motorcycle.autobrakingautomatic braking autocarpianSynonym of autocarpous.autocarpous(botany) Having fruit formed by self-pollination.autocentricCentered in or upon the self; making or regarding oneself as the center.autocephaly(Christianity) The condition where a church's leaders have severed ties to a larger body and thus no longer report to a higher authority.autochanger(computing) An automatic tape loader, for switching automatically between several computer backup tapes.autochorousRelating to or spread by autochory.autochromicOf or relating to autochrome photography.autochthone(uncommon) Alternative form of autochthon.autochthonsplural of autochthon.autochthonyAn aboriginal condition or state.autocinesisAlternative form of autokinesis.autoclastic(geology) Broken in place; said of rocks having a broken or brecciated structure due to crushing, in contrast to those of brecciated materials brought from a distance.autoclavingpresent participle and gerund of autoclave autocleavedSubject to autocleavage autoclicker(computing) A program that simulates the click of a mouse, typically used to automate commands in a graphical user interface.autocoherer(historical, wireless telegraphy) A self-restoring coherer, such as a microphonic detector.autocompile(computing) to compile automatically.autoconfirmTo automatically confirm.autocopyist(historical) A kind of collotype-based document-copying machine.autocorrect(transitive) To make an autocorrection; to correct something automatically.autocraciesplural of autocracy autocratess(archaic) A female autocrat.autocratismIdeology that supports autocracy; autocracy.autocratize(ambitransitive, political science) To make autocratic.autocratrixA female autocrat.autocrinelyMisspelling of autocrinally.autocrinousSynonym of autocrine.autoctonousMisspelling of autochthonous.autocuvette(analytical chemistry) A cuvette in an automated analytical device autocyclingautomatic cycling (following a cycle of actions)autocyclistThe rider of an autocycle autodefrostA feature in a refrigerator or freezer that regularly defrosts the evaporator automatically.autodialingpresent participle and gerund of autodial autodialledsimple past of autodial autodiallerAlternative spelling of autodialer.autodidactsplural of autodidact autodimmingThat dims automatically: applied to electrochromic mirrors used in motor vehicles to reduce glare.autodiploid(genetics) diploid as a result of duplication of a haploid set of chromosomes autodockingautomatic docking autoduality(mathematics) The property of being self-dual.autodynamicSupplying its own power or dynamism autoecologyAlternative form of autecology.autoencodedencoded by an autoencoder autoencoder(computing) a form of neural network designed to learn codings autoepitope(immunology) Any autoimmune epitope autoeroticaautoerotic activity or materials autoerotismSexual activity involving oneself, including masturbation.autofactory(science fiction) A factory capable of running autonomously.autofellate(intransitive) To perform autofellatio.autofictionA blend of autobiography and fiction; faction.autofrettedManufactured using autofrettage.autogeneousMisspelling of autogenous.autogenesis(biology) The supposed creation of living organisms from nonliving matter.autogeneticOf or pertaining to autogenesis.autogestionself-management (joint control by workers and management)autoglazier(Australia) Someone who repairs or installs windscreens in vehicles autographal(obsolete) autographic autographedBearing an autograph.autographerSomeone who writes an autograph autographicContaining or relating to an autograph.autogravure(historical) A process of photo-engraving akin to autotype.autoguidingpresent participle and gerund of autoguide autoharpistSomeone who plays the autoharp.autohyponymA word that is a hyponym of itself, displaying vertical polysemy via a stricter subsense whose denotation is entirely a subset of a broader sense.autoindexedautomatically indexed (by means of autoindexing)autoinducer(biochemistry) Any of several compounds, synthesized by bacteria, that have signalling functions in quorum sensing autoinhibit(biochemistry) To regulate a protein function through autoinhibition.autoinstall(computing) automatic installation autokinesisA visual illusion in which a stationary source of light appears to move.autokineticMoving by itself or automatically (especially of a fixed object, illusorily, when stared at); relating to autokinesis.autolanding(aviation, countable) A landing made automatically by a system on the aircraft, with the flight crew only supervising the process.autolatrousself-worshipping autolithify(intransitive, of an organism) To become a fossil without any external influence.autoloadersplural of autoloader autoloadingpresent participle and gerund of autoload autolocatorA device on a tape recorder used to autolocate autolockingAutomatic locking.autological(grammar, of a word, phrase, or especially an adjective) Possessing the property it describes.autolysatesplural of autolysate automagical(computing, technology, informal) Automatic, but with an apparent element of magic. Commonly referring to complex technical processes hidden from the view of users or operators, resulting in technology that "just works".automapping(uncountable) Automatic mapping.automassageThe practice of massaging oneself.automatableable to be automated automatedlyBy automation; automatically.automaticalArchaic form of automatic.automationsplural of automation automatisedsimple past and past participle of automatise automatismsplural of automatism automatistsplural of automatist automatizedsimple past and past participle of automatize automimicry(ecology) The advantage gained by some members of a species from their resemblance to others of the same species. Males of many bees and wasps, although defenseless, are protected from predators by their resemblance to females that are equipped with stingers.automobilesplural of automobile automobiliaEverything pertaining to automobiles, especially collectibles.automontageAn automated montage of images automorphic(geology) Describing a mineral, in an igneous rock, that is bounded by its own crystal face; euhedral, idiomorphic.automotivesplural of automotive automounter(computing) A software system that handles automounting.autonomasia(rhetoric, rare) antonomasia autonomicalAlternative form of autonomic.autooxidizeAlternative form of autoxidize.autopaymentautomatic payment autopeotomy(medicine, rare) removal of one's own penis autophagiesplural of autophagy autophagousSelf-eating; exhibiting autophagy.autophanous(rare) Producing its own light.autopipette(chemistry) A mechanical pipette that can transfer measured amounts of a liquid automatically.autoplasticOf or pertaining to autoplasty (a type of lesion repair with healthy tissue).autoplunger(pinball) An automatic plunger, one that propels the ball onto the table without being operated mechanically by the player.autopoiesis(systems theory) Self-creation; self-organization.autopoieticOf, pertaining to, or created by autopoiesis.autopolymer(dentistry) A dental resin that does not need heat or light to harden.autoprocess(biochemistry, of an enzyme) To act on the enzyme itself autopsychic(psychology) Relating to the perception of one's own mind autopticityThe condition of being autoptic.autorangingAutomatically selecting an appropriate range or scale.autoreceive(computing) A feature (of telecommunication software etc.) that receives automatically.autorefresh(computing) Any feature that automatically refreshes a screen display.autorelease(computing) automatic release (of previously allocated resources)autorenewalAutomatic renewal.autorepressTo cause or undergo autorepression.autoreverse(intransitive) To reverse automatically.autorotatedsimple past and past participle of autorotate autosampledsimple past and past participle of autosample autosamplerAny of various devices that automate a sampling process.autoscaling(computing) automatic scaling autoscoringautomatic scoring autosegment(linguistics) A segment on an autosegmental tier.autosensingThat senses automatically.autoshuffleAlternative form of auto-shuffle.autosoliton(physics) A dissipative soliton; a stable solitary localized structure that arises in nonlinear spatially extended dissipative systems due to mechanisms of self-organization.autosomallyIn an autosomal way.autosotericRelating to autosoterism autosporousOf or relating to autospores.autostichidAny of the family Autostichidae of moths.autostylismSynonym of autostyly.autosuggest(computing) Any feature that makes automatic suggestions to the user.autotagging(computing) automatic tagging autotestingA motorsport based around autotests.autotherapy(medicine) The spontaneous cure of a medical condition.autothermalThat is heated by the combustion of its own products autothermic(physical chemistry, of a reaction) exothermic to an extent that the generated heat sustains the reaction autothonousMisspelling of autochthonous.autotitrate(chemistry) To titrate using an autotitrator autotomizerThat which autotomizes; that which sheds (a body part) by autotomy.autotoxemiaAlternative form of autotoxaemia.autotoxemicOf or relating to autotoxemia.autotrackerSomething which automatically tracks something else (such as the volume level of music, or the position of a military target).autotrophic(biology) Relating to the production of organic compounds from carbon dioxide as a carbon source, using either light or reactions of inorganic chemical compounds, as a source of energy.autotropismThe tendency of plant organs to grow in a straight line unless influenced by external stimuli.autovaccineautogenous vaccine autoworkersplural of autoworker autoxidator(chemistry) A substance that initiates or undergoes autoxidation autoxidisedsimple past and past participle of autoxidise autozeroing(electronics) A sampling technique that measures an offset from zero and later compensates by subtracting the difference.autozooidalRelating to or characteristic of an autozooid.autumnaline(organic chemistry) A phenethylisoquinoline alkaloid with IUPAC name (1S)-1-[2-(3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-7-ol auxanometerAn instrument to measure the growth of plants.auxetometer(optics) An instrument for measuring the magnifying power of a lens or system of lenses.auxetophone(historical) A pneumatic type of sound-playback device used in the early part of the twentieth century.auxiliariesplural of auxiliary auxiliarilyAlternative form of auxiliarly.auxiliaristA volunteer for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.auxiliatory(obsolete) auxiliary; helping.auxocaulous(phycology) Exhibiting further enlargement of segments formed by secondary growth after their initial formation, so that filaments have a conspicuously greater diameter than the apical cell that generated them.auxochromicRelating to an auxochrome auxologicalRelating to auxology.auxotrophic(biology) Describing a strain of organism that requires a specific metabolic substance that the parent organism was able to synthesize by itself avalanchingpresent participle and gerund of avalanche avapritinibA drug for the treatment of certain forms of gastrointestinal stromal tumor.avdoralimab(medicine) An antibody used to treat covid infections avellaneousOf a hazel color.avenacinase(biochemistry) A saponin-detoxifying enzyme present in fungi of the genus Gaeumannomyces avenacosideA particular steroid glycoside.avenasterol(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric sterols, related to cholesterol, found in some vegetable oils avengeaunceRare spelling of avengeance.averagenessThe state or quality of being average.averruncate(transitive, rare) To avert; to ward off.avetheropodAny birdlike theropod of the clade Avetheropoda avicularianAny of the genus Avicularia of spiders.avicularium(biology) A modified zooid, in some colonial bryozoans, in the form of a beak, that prevents other organisms from settling on the colony aviculturalRelating to aviculture avipoxvirusAny of the viruses of the genus Avipoxvirus (family Poxviridae) that infect birds.avisodomistA person who has sex with birds.avocadolessWithout avocadoes.avocadolikeResembling or characteristic of an avocado (tree or fruit).avocationalOf, relating to, or being an avocation.avoirdupois(historical) The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. 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