(biochemistry) Any of several toxic substances that trigger anaphylaxis
anaptyxes
anaptyxes
noun
plural of anaptyxis
anaptyxis
anaptyxis
noun
(phonetics) The epenthesis (insertion) of a vowel.
anomalopteryx
antapex
antapex
noun
(astronomy) The point opposite the solar apex
antapexes
anthropodeoxycholic
anthropotoxin
antianaphylaxis
antianaphylaxis
noun
(immunology) desensitization to antigens
anticomplex
antiexpansion
antiexpansion
adj
Acting to prevent the expansion of a physical substance.
Opposing expansion (as of a state or corporation).
antiexpansionism
antiexpansionism
noun
Opposition to expansionism.
antiexpansionist
antiexpansionist
noun
One who opposes expansionism.
antiexporting
antiexporting
adj
Synonym of antiexport (“opposing exports”)
antiexpressionism
antiexpressionist
antiexpressionist
adj
(art) Opposing expressionism.
antiexpressionistic
antiexpressive
antiexpressive
adj
(art) Opposing or avoiding expressiveness.
antiexpressively
antiexpressiveness
antiphylloxeric
antiphylloxeric
adj
Destroying or countering the phylloxera insect.
antispadix
antispermotoxin
antixerophthalmic
antixerophthalmic
adj
(medicine) Countering xerophthalmia.
aphanapteryx
aplotaxene
aplotaxene
noun
(organic chemistry) The unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (8Z,11Z,14Z)-heptadeca-1,8,11,14-tetraene present in the roots of burdock
approximant
approximant
noun
(mathematics) An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.
(phonetics) A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
approximants
approximants
noun
plural of approximant
approximating
approximating
verb
present participle of approximate
approximation
approximation
noun
(mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
(medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.
The act, process or result of approximating.
approximations
approximations
noun
plural of approximation
approximativeness
approximativeness
noun
The state or quality of being approximative.
asphyxiant
asphyxiant
adj
That can cause asphyxiation
noun
Any substance that can cause asphyxia
asphyxiating
asphyxiating
verb
present participle of asphyxiate
asphyxiation
asphyxiation
noun
An acute lack of oxygen.
Death due to lack of oxygen.
asphyxiations
asphyxiations
noun
plural of asphyxiation
autoasphyxiation
autoasphyxiation
noun
The practice of choking or strangling oneself for sexual gratification.
autonephrotoxin
axanthopsia
axanthopsia
noun
Inability to see the colours yellow and blue.
azoxynaphthalene
azoxynaphthalene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any azoxy derivative of naphthalene
azoxyphenetole
benzoxyphenanthrene
complexation
complexation
noun
(chemistry) The formation of a complex
complexification
complexification
noun
(countable, mathematics) An extension from a basis on real numbers to a basis on complex numbers.
(uncountable) The act or process of making something more complex.
complexionist
contraplex
contraplex
adj
(telegraphy) Of message signals, passing in opposite directions at the same time.
costopneumopexy
counterexample
counterexample
noun
(logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
counterexamples
counterexamples
noun
plural of counterexample
counterexplanation
counterexplanation
noun
An opposing explanation
counterexposition
counterexposition
noun
An exposition that responds to, or counters, another exposition.
counterexpostulation
counterparadox
cryptoxanthin
cryptoxanthin
noun
(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.
cytopharynx
cytopharynx
noun
(cytology) A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.
cytopharynxes
cytopharynxes
noun
plural of cytopharynx
demultiplexing
demultiplexing
verb
present participle of demultiplex
deoxyribonucleoprotein
deoxyribonucleoprotein
noun
(biochemistry) The complex of DNA and protein in which DNA is usually found upon cell disruption and isolation.
desoxyribonucleoprotein
dextroamphetamine
dextroamphetamine
noun
(pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C₉H₁₃N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
dextropinene
diphenoxylate
diphenoxylate
noun
(pharmacology) An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.
diphtherotoxin
diphtherotoxin
noun
An exotoxin secreted by Corynebacterium diphtheriae
dispensatrix
dispensatrix
noun
(archaic) A female dispensator.
enteropexia
enteropexy
enteropexy
noun
(surgery) fixation of part of the intestine to the abdominal wall
epitheliotoxin
epoxidation
epoxidation
noun
(organic chemistry) Any reaction that converts a compound (especially an alkene) into an epoxide
epoxidations
epoxidations
noun
plural of epoxidation
exappendiculate
exasperating
exasperating
adj
That exasperates, infuriates, annoys or irritates
verb
present participle of exasperate
exasperatingly
exasperatingly
adv
In an exasperating manner; frustratingly.
exasperation
exasperation
noun
Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation.
The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
exasperations
exasperations
noun
plural of exasperation
exceptant
exceptant
adj
(archaic) Making exception.
noun
One who makes an exception.
excepting
excepting
prep
with the exception of
verb
present participle of except
exception
exception
noun
(computing) An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be raised ("thrown") by one part of the program and handled ("caught") by another part.
(law) An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.
An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; — usually followed by to or against.
That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
exceptionability
exceptionability
noun
The quality of being exceptionable.
exceptionable
exceptionable
adj
Liable to cause disapproval, objection or debate.
exceptionableness
exceptionableness
noun
exceptionability
exceptionably
exceptionably
adv
In an exceptionable manner.
exceptional
exceptional
adj
(geometry) Corresponding to something of lower dimension under a birational correspondence.
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
noun
An exception, or something having an exceptional value
exceptionalally
exceptionality
exceptionality
noun
(countable) A thing, condition, or other matter which is exceptional.
(education) the condition of requiring special schooling for reasons of intellectual giftedness or physical or mental disability
(uncountable) The quality of being exceptional.
exceptionally
exceptionally
adv
To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.
exceptionalness
exceptionalness
noun
The quality of being exceptional.
exceptionary
exceptioner
exceptioner
noun
(obsolete) One who takes exceptions or protests.
exceptionless
exceptionless
adj
(programming) Without the use of an exception-handling mechanism.
without exception
exceptions
exceptions
noun
plural of exception
exceptiousness
exceptiousness
noun
(obsolete) The quality of being exceptious.
exceptiveness
excerpting
excerpting
noun
The act of taking an excerpt.
verb
present participle of excerpt
excerption
excerption
noun
That which is selected or gleaned; an extract.
The act of excerpting or selecting.
excerptions
excerptions
noun
plural of excerption
excipient
excipient
adj
Taking an exception.
noun
(pharmacy, pharmacology) An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.
An exceptor.
exculpating
exculpating
verb
present participle of exculpate
exculpation
exculpation
noun
That which exculpates; an excuse.
The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime.
exculpations
exculpations
noun
plural of exculpation
execeptional
exemplification
exemplification
noun
(law) A copy or transcript attested to be correct by the seal of an officer having custody of the original.
That which exemplifies; a case in point; example.
The act of exemplifying; a showing or illustrating by example.
exemplificational
exemplifications
exemplifications
noun
plural of exemplification
exempting
exempting
verb
present participle of exempt
exemption
exemption
noun
A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.
An act of exempting.
Freedom from a defect or weakness.
The state of being exempt; immunity.
exemptionist
exemptions
exemptions
noun
plural of exemption
expandability
expandability
noun
(countable) The degree to which something is expandable
(uncountable) The condition of being expandable
expandibility
expansibility
expansibility
noun
The condition of being expansible
expansionist
expansionist
adj
Of or pertaining to expansionism.
noun
An advocate of expansionism.
expansionistic
expansionistic
adj
Of, or pertaining to expansionism.
expansionists
expansionists
noun
plural of expansionist
expansivity
expansivity
noun
(mathematics) The formal notion of points moving away from one another under the action of an iterated function.
expansiveness
expansometer
expatiating
expatiating
noun
expatiation
verb
present participle of expatiate
expatiatingly
expatiatingly
adv
So as to expatiate; speaking or writing at length.
expatiation
expatiation
noun
An act of expatiating
expatiations
expatiations
noun
plural of expatiation
expatriating
expatriating
verb
present participle of expatriate
expatriation
expatriation
noun
forced expulsion of from one's native land to another
voluntary migration from one's native land to another
expatriations
expatriations
noun
plural of expatriation
expectance
expectance
noun
Alternative form of expectancy
expectances
expectances
noun
plural of expectance
expectancies
expectancies
noun
plural of expectancy
expectancy
expectancy
noun
(law) Future interest as to possession or enjoyment
(obsolete) Something expected or awaited.
Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.
The state of being expected.
expectant
expectant
adj
(medicine, dated) Awaiting the effects of nature, with little active treatment.
Marked by expectation.
Pregnant.
noun
A person who expects or awaits something.
expectantly
expectantly
adv
In an expectant manner.
expectation
expectation
noun
(colloquial statistics) The arithmetic mean.
(medicine, rare) The leaving of a disease principally to the efforts of nature to effect a cure.
(statistics) The first moment; the long-run average value of a variable over many independent repetitions of an experiment.
That which is expected or looked for.
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
The prospect of the future; grounds upon which something excellent is expected to occur; prospect of anything good to come, especially of property or rank.
The value of any chance (as the prospect of prize or property) which depends upon some contingent event.
expectations
expectations
noun
plural of expectation
expectedness
expectedness
noun
The state or quality of being expected.
expecting
expecting
adj
Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
noun
The process by which somebody expects something.
verb
present participle of expect
expectingly
expectingly
adv
In a state of expectation.
expection
expection
noun
Archaic or rare form of expectation.
Misspelling of exception.
expectorant
expectorant
adj
(medicine) Causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.
noun
(medicine) An agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs.
expectorants
expectorants
noun
plural of expectorant
expectorating
expectorating
verb
present participle of expectorate
expectoration
expectoration
noun
(physiology) That which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus.
(physiology) The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting.
expectorations
expectorations
noun
plural of expectoration
expedient
expedient
adj
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
noun
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
expediente
expediential
expediential
adj
Governed by expediency; seeking advantage.
expedientially
expedientially
adv
In an expediential manner.
expedientist
expediently
expediently
adv
In an expedient manner
expedients
expedients
noun
plural of expedient
expediment
expediment
noun
Obsolete form of expedient.
expeditating
expeditating
verb
present participle of expeditate
expeditation
expeditation
noun
(UK, obsolete, transitive, law, forest law) The process of expeditating.
expediteness
expediteness
noun
The quality of being expedite.
expediting
expediting
verb
present participle of expedite
expedition
expedition
noun
(collective) The group of people making such excursion.
(military) An important or long journey, for example a march or a voyage
(now rare) The quality of being expedite; speed, quickness.
(obsolete) The act of expediting something; prompt execution.
A military journey; an enterprise against some enemy or into enemy territory.
A trip, especially a long one, made by a person or a group of people for a specific purpose
The process or activities of performing expediter tasks.
verb
(intransitive) To take part in a trip or expedition; to travel.
expeditionary
expeditionary
adj
(military) Intended for military operations abroad.
Of or pertaining to an expedition.
noun
(chiefly in the plural) One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.