In a manner which provides an advantage; in an advantageous manner.
adventitiously
adventitiously
adv
in an adventitious manner; sporadically.
adventively
adventry
adventuresomely
adventuresomely
adv
In an adventuresome manner.
adventurously
adventurously
adv
In an adventurous manner.
advertency
advertency
noun
The quality of being advertent.
advertently
advertently
adv
intentionally, on purpose, purposely
adynamia
adynamia
noun
Lack or loss of strength, usually due to a disease.
adynamias
adynamias
noun
plural of adynamia
adynamic
adynamic
adj
(physics) Characterised by the absence of force.
Not dynamic; without strength or vigor.
adynamy
adynamy
noun
(archaic) adynamia
adyton
adyton
noun
Synonym of adytum
aegemony
aegophony
aegophony
noun
Alternative form of egophony
aepyornis
aepyornises
aepyornithidae
aepyornithiformes
aerenchyma
aerenchyma
noun
(botany) A spongy, airy tissue found especially in the roots of aquatic plants
aerenchymas
aerifying
aerifying
verb
present participle of aerify
aerodynamic
aerodynamic
adj
having a shape that reduces drag when moving through the air
of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics
aerodynamical
aerodynamical
adj
Synonym of aerodynamic
aerodynamically
aerodynamically
adv
From the perspective of aerodynamics.
In an aerodynamic manner, in a manner which reduces drag.
aerodynamicist
aerodynamicist
noun
A person who studies aerodynamics.
aerodynamics
aerodynamics
noun
The aerodynamic properties of a particular object (typically a car)
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere
aerodyne
aerodyne
noun
(aviation) A heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.
aerodynes
aerodynes
noun
plural of aerodyne
aerogenically
aerogenically
adv
By means of aerogenesis.
aerognosy
aerohydrodynamic
aerohydrodynamic
adj
Acting by the force of air and water.
aerohydroplane
aeromancy
aeromancy
noun
Divination by use of atmospheric conditions.
aeronautically
aeronautically
adv
In a aeronautical manner; with respect to aeronautics or aviation.
aeronomy
aeronomy
noun
A branch of science that deals with the upper atmosphere of the Earth and the other planets with reference to their chemical composition, physical properties, relative motion, and responses to radiation from space.
aerothermodynamic
aerothermodynamic
adj
Of or pertaining to aerothermodynamics
aerothermodynamics
aerothermodynamics
noun
(physics) The scientific study of the thermodynamic properties of gases, especially when travelling at a high velocity.
aerotonometry
aerotonometry
noun
The measurement of the partial pressure of gases in the blood.
aeschylean
aeschylean
Adjective
Of or relating to Aeschylus, an ancient Greek dramatic poet.
aeschynanthus
aeschynite
aeschynite
noun
(mineralogy) Any of several basic oxide minerals of mostly titanium and niobium with either cerium, neodymium or yttrium.
aeschynomene
aeschynomenous
aetiophyllin
affectingly
affectingly
adv
So as to affect in an emotional sense.
affectionally
affectionally
adv
In an affectional manner.
affectionately
affectionately
adv
In an affectionate manner.
afferently
afferently
adv
Inwardly, toward the center.
affinely
affinely
adv
In an affine manner
affinitatively
affinitatively
adv
(perhaps dated) In a manner than pertains to an affinity; familiarly; understandingly; similarly.
affinity
affinity
noun
(chemistry) An attractive force between atoms, or groups of atoms, that contributes towards their forming bonds
(computing) tendency to keep a task running on the same processor in a symmetric multiprocessing operating system to reduce the frequency of cache misses
(geology) structural resemblances between minerals; resemblances that suggest that they are of a common origin or type.
(geometry) An automorphism of affine space.
(medicine) The attraction between an antibody and an antigen
(taxonomy) resemblances between biological populations, suggesting that they have a common origin, type or stock.
A family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity (e.g. sister).
A kinsman or kinswoman of a such relationship; one who is affinal.
A love interest; a paramour.
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
Any passionate love for something.
Any romantic relationship.
The fact of and manner in which something is related to another.
affirmingly
affirmingly
adv
in an affirming manner
afflictingly
afflictingly
adv
In a way that causes affliction.
affluency
affluency
noun
(obsolete) affluence
affluently
affluently
adv
In an affluent manner.
affraying
affraying
verb
present participle of affray
affrightingly
affrightingly
adv
(archaic) So as to frighten or terrify.
affrontedly
affrontedly
adv
(obsolete) shamelessly
affrontingly
affrontingly
adv
in an affronting manner
affronty
affronty
Adjective
Facing the observer.
affying
affying
verb
present participle of affy
afyon
againbuy
againsay
againsay
verb
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To contradict; to gainsay.
agamogenetically
agamogenetically
adv
By means of agamogenesis.
agamogony
agamogony
noun
(biology) schizogony, or any other form of asexual reproduction
agency
agency
noun
(sociology, philosophy, psychology) The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.
A medium through which power is exerted or an end is achieved.
An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
agentry
agentry
noun
The position of being an agent.
agglutinability
agglutinability
noun
The quality or degree of being agglutinable.
agglutinatively
agglutinatively
adv
In an agglutinative fashion; via agglutination.
aggravatingly
aggravatingly
adv
In an aggravating manner.
aglipayan
aglipayano
aglycon
aglycon
noun
Alternative spelling of aglycone
aglycone
aglycone
noun
(organic chemistry) The non-sugar fragment of a glycoside.
aglycones
aglycones
noun
plural of aglycone
aglycons
aglycons
noun
plural of aglycon, an alternative spelling of aglycone
aglyphodont
aglyphodonta
aglyphodontia
agnatically
agnatically
adv
In an agnatic manner; by means of agnation.
agnoiology
agnoiology
noun
The study of things of which cannot be known.
agnostically
agnostically
adv
In an agnostic manner; not having or expressing a firm opinion on something.
Toward, or from the perspective of, agnosticism.
agnosy
agnosy
noun
(countable, neurology) A deficit in the ability to perceive.
(countable, neurology) A patient suffering from an agnosy.
(uncountable) A lack of spiritual understanding or insight; a lack of enlightenment.
(uncountable, rare) Ignorance, especially that which is common to a group or category of people.
agonisingly
agonisingly
adv
Alternative spelling of agonizingly
agonistically
agonistically
adv
In an agonistic manner
agonizedly
agonizedly
adv
In an agonized manner
agonizingly
agonizingly
adv
In an agonizing manner; in a way that causes agony.
agony
agony
noun
(biblical) The sufferings of Jesus Christ in the garden of Gethsemane.
Extreme pain.
Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion.
The last struggle of life; death struggle.
Violent contest or striving.
agranulocyte
agranulocyte
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several kinds of white blood cell characterised by the absence of granules in the cytoplasm.
agranulocytosis
agranulocytosis
noun
(pathology) An acute condition involving a severe and dangerous leukopenia, particularly of neutrophils, causing a neutropenia in the circulating blood.
agrarianly
agrarianly
adv
In an agrarian manner; agriculturally.
agreeingly
agreeingly
adv
In a manner that agrees or corresponds; in agreement.
agrimony
agrimony
noun
Any of several perennial herbaceous plants, of the genus Agrimonia, that have spikes of yellow flowers.
Any of several unrelated plants of a similar appearance.
agronomically
agronomically
adv
With reference to agronomics
agronomy
agronomy
noun
The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.
agropyron
agrotechny
agrotechny
noun
The science and technology of agriculture.
agrypnia
agrypnia
noun
(psychiatry, pathology) Persistent loss of sleep; insomnia; sleeplessness.
(botany) The absence of female organs, such as on double flowers which have petals but no pistils.
agynic
agynous
agynous
adj
(botany) Without female organs; male.
ahantchuyuk
ahungry
ahungry
adj
hungry (for)
ahypnia
ailantery
ailyn
ainsley
airohydrogen
airohydrogen
adj
Of, or using a mixture of, hydrogen and air.
airwayman
akhyana
akhyana
noun
A traditional Indian musical theater performance, telling stories from religious texts.
akiyenik
aksoyn
aktyubinsk
alanyl
alanyl
noun
(organic chemistry) The univalent acyl radical, CH₃CH(NH₂)CO-, derived from the amino acid alanine.
alanyls
alanyls
noun
plural of alanyl
alarmingly
alarmingly
adv
Causing fear or concern.
In an alarming way, frighteningly.
To an extent that causes alarm.
alayne
albamycin
albamycin
Noun
novobiocin
albany
albany
Proper noun
Scotland north of the River Forth.
Proper noun
A prominent duchy bestowed upon younger sons of the royal family, belonging first to the Scottish peerage and then (after the 1707 Act of Union) to the British. It is currently suspended.
Proper noun
The capital city of the state of New York in the United States of America.
A major river of Ontario in Canada.
A Hudson's Bay Company trading post in Ontario and the community that remains at its site.
Proper noun
A sizable city in Georgia in the United States (76,939 during the 2000 census).
A former district in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Any of numerous minor American communities and towns:
A home-rule class city in Kentucky
A city in Oregon
Proper noun
A city in Western Australia.
Proper noun
A suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.
albespyne
albespyne
noun
Alternative form of albespine
albifying
albifying
verb
present participle of albify
albuminimetry
albuminimetry
noun
The measurement of the quantity of albumen in a liquid.
albuminolysis
albuminometry
albyn
albyn
Proper noun
Scotland, especially the Highlands.
alcyon
alcyon
noun
Alternative form of halcyon
alcyonacea
alcyonacean
alcyonacean
noun
(zoology) Any member of the Alcyonacea; a soft coral.
alcyonaria
alcyonarian
alcyonarian
noun
(zoology) Any of the Alcyonaria, a subclass of the Anthozoa.
alcyonarians
alcyonarians
noun
plural of alcyonarian
alcyone
alcyones
alcyoneus
alcyoniaceae
alcyonic
alcyonic
adj
(zoology) Of or relating to the Alcyonaria.
alcyoniform
alcyonium
alcyonium
noun
(zoology) Any of the genus Alcyonium of fleshy Alcyonaria, their polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays.
alcyonoid
alcyonoid
adj
(zoology) Like or relating to the Alcyonaria.
noun
(zoology) Any member of the Alcyonaria.
aldehydine
aldermancy
aldermancy
noun
The office or position of an alderman.
aldermanity
aldermanity
noun
The condition of being an alderman.
aldermanly
aldermanly
adj
Relating to, or like, an alderman.
adv
In the manner of an alderman.
aldermanry
aldermanry
noun
(countable) the district in which an alderman serves
(uncountable) the rank or status of an alderman
alderney
alectoromancy
alectoromancy
noun
Alternative form of alectryomancy
alectryomancy
alectryomancy
noun
A form of divination in which the diviner observes a bird or birds (preferably the white rooster or cockerel) pecking at grain that the diviner has scattered on the ground.