(anatomy) The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back; or in some lower vertebrates, the portion between the cardiac and caudal regions.
(anatomy) The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.
(obsolete) The fat surrounding the belly.
(zoology, entomology) The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.
abduced
abduced
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abduce
abduces
abduces
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of abduce
abelard
abetted
abetted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abet
abidden
abidden
verb
(obsolete) past participle of abide
abiders
abiders
noun
plural of abider
abjudge
abjudge
verb
(transitive, law) To confiscate by judicial decision.
abjured
abjured
adj
Having been renounced, forsworn or rejected.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abjure
ablated
ablated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of ablate
abluted
abluted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of ablute
aborted
aborted
adj
(biology) Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped.
Brought forth prematurely.
Checked in normal development at an early stage.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abort
abraded
abraded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abrade
abrader
abrader
noun
(archaeology) A primitive artifact made of sandstone used for smoothing, sharpening, or shaping.
(medicine) A surgical instrument used to abrade bone or other tissue.
Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading.
abrades
abrades
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of abrade
abrased
abrased
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abrase
abridge
abridge
verb
(transitive) Cut short; truncate.
(transitive) To curtail.
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
(transitive) To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.
(transitive, archaic) To deprive; to cut off.
(transitive, archaic, rare) To debar from.
abutted
abutted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abut
academe
academe
noun
(historical) The name of the garden in Athens where the academics met.
(poetic) An academy; a place of learning.
(poetic) The scholarly life, environment, or community.
A senior member of the staff at an institution of higher learning; pedant.
academy
academy
noun
(UK, education) A school directly funded by central government, independent of local control.
(classical studies, usually capitalized) Plato's philosophical system based on skepticism; Plato's followers.
(classical studies, usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught.
(obsolete) The knowledge disseminated in an Academy.
(with the, without reference to any specific academy) Academia.
A body of established opinion in a particular field, regarded as authoritative.
A school or place of training in which some special art is taught.
A society of learned people united for the advancement of the arts and sciences, and literature, or some particular art or science.
An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school.
acceded
acceded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accede
acceder
acceder
noun
One who accedes.
accedes
accedes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of accede
accidie
accidie
noun
(now literary) Sloth, slothfulness, especially as inducing general listlessness and apathy.
accoyed
accoyed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accoy
accrued
accrued
adj
Having increased through accrual; having risen over time or due to financial transactions.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accrue
accused
accused
adj
Having been accused; being the target of accusations.
noun
(law) The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accuse
acedias
acerdol
acerdol
noun
(chemistry) calcium permanganate
acidite
acidize
acidize
verb
(petroleum geology) To treat (a limestone or sandstone formation) with HCl or HF to enlarge void spaces in it.
To impregnate with acid; acidify.
aclydes
acnodes
acnodes
noun
plural of acnode
acorned
acorned
adj
(rare) Fed or filled with acorns.
Furnished or loaded with acorns
acrider
acrider
adj
comparative form of acrid: more acrid
acuerdo
adaline
adamine
adamite
adamite
noun
(mineralogy) A zinc arsenate hydroxide mineral, Zn₂AsO₄OH.
A descendant of Adam; a human being.
adamsen
adangle
adangle
adj
Dangling.
adapted
adapted
adj
Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adapt
adapter
adapter
noun
A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.
Specifically, a device that permits two, three, or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.
Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.
adazzle
adazzle
adj
Illuminated so as to dazzle.
addable
addable
adj
Alternative spelling of addible
noun
Something that can be added to a basic model or formulation; an add-on or enhancement.
addaxes
addaxes
noun
plural of addax
addedly
addedly
adv
In addition; additionally.
addenda
addenda
noun
plural of addendum
addends
addends
noun
plural of addend
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of addend
addible
addible
adj
Capable of being added on (introduced to the context).
Capable of being added up (counted/summed).
addiego
address
address
noun
(by extension) The property itself.
(chiefly in the plural, now archaic) A polite approach made to another person, especially of a romantic nature; an amorous advance.
(computing) A number identifying a specific storage location in computer memory; a string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network; sometimes (specifically) an e-mail address.
(golf, Scotland) The act of bringing the head of the club up to the ball in preparation for swinging.
(now rare) Preparedness for some task; resourcefulness; skill, ability.
(obsolete) Guidance; help.
(obsolete) The act of getting ready; preparation.
A description of the location of a property, usually with at least a street name and number, name of a town, and now also a postal code; such a description as superscribed for direction on an envelope or letter.
A formal approach to a sovereign, especially an official appeal or petition; later (specifically) a response given by each of the Houses of Parliament to the sovereign's speech at the opening of Parliament.
A manner of speaking or writing to another; language, style.
An act of addressing oneself to a person or group; a discourse or speech, or a record of this.
verb
(intransitive, obsolete) To direct speech.
(intransitive, obsolete) To prepare oneself.
(reflexive) To direct one’s remarks (to someone).
(transitive) To address oneself to; to prepare oneself for; to apply oneself to; to direct one's speech, discourse or efforts to.
(transitive) To consign or entrust to the care of another, as agent or factor.
(transitive) To direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or to direct and transmit.
(transitive) To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to.
(transitive) To direct, as words (to anyone or anything); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any audience).
(transitive) To make suit to as a lover; to court; to woo.
(transitive, archaic) To clothe or array; to dress.
(transitive, computing) To refer to a location in computer memory.
(transitive, formal) To direct attention towards a problem or obstacle, in an attempt to resolve it.
(transitive, golf, Scotland) To get ready to hit (the ball on the tee).
(transitive, obsolete) To aim; to direct.
(transitive, obsolete) To prepare or make ready.
(transitive, reflexive) To prepare oneself; to apply one's skill or energies (to some object); to betake.
addrest
addrest
verb
(obsolete) simple past tense and past participle of address
adduced
adduced
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adduce
adducer
adducer
noun
One who adduces.
adduces
adduces
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adduce
addulce
addulce
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To sweeten; to soothe.
adebayo
adeemed
adeemed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adeem
adelaja
adelges
adelice
adelina
adelind
adeline
adeling
adeling
noun
Alternative form of atheling.
adelite
adelite
noun
(mineralogy) A rare mineral, a calcium-magnesium arsenate, forming blue, green, yellow or grey orthorhombic crystals.
adeliza
adelops
adelphe
adelphi
adelpho
adelric
adenase
adenase
noun
(biochemistry) An enzyme found especially in animal tissue (as liver) that hydrolyzes adenine to hypoxanthine and ammonia.
adenine
adenine
noun
(biochemistry, genetics) A base, C₅H₅N₅, found in certain glands and tissues, which pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.
Hypernyms: nucleobase, purine
adenoid
adenoid
adj
Of or pertaining to the adenoids.
Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
Relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids.
noun
(anatomy, usually in the plural) Such a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula.
(medicine) an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
adenoma
adenoma
noun
(pathology) A benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.
adenose
adenose
adj
(medicine, rare) Related to glands.
adenous
adenous
adj
(medicine) Like a gland; full of glands.
adenyls
adenyls
noun
plural of adenyl
adepter
adepter
adj
(archaic) comparative form of adept: more adept
adeptly
adeptly
adv
With great skill or knowledge.
adermia
adermin
adermin
Noun
pyridoxine
adeuism
adevism
adevism
noun
(dated) The denial of the existence of gods, especially the legendary gods of Hinduism.
adfroze
adhered
adhered
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adhere
adherer
adherer
noun
An adherent, one who practices or follows a belief.
adheres
adheres
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adhere
adiated
adiated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adiate
adience
adinole
adipate
adipate
noun
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of adipic acid
adipose
adipose
adj
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
Slightly overweight; chubby.
noun
Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
adjiger
adjiger
noun
(India) The snake Python molurus.
adjudge
adjudge
verb
To award judicially; to assign.
To declare to be.
To deem or determine to be.
adjured
adjured
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adjure
adjurer
adjurer
noun
One who adjures.
adjures
adjures
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adjure
admetus
admired
admired
verb
simple past tense and past participle of admire
admirer
admirer
noun
One who admires.
One who is romantically attracted to someone.
admires
admires
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of admire
admixed
admixed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of admix
admixes
admixes
noun
plural of admix
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of admix
adnexal
adnexal
adj
(anatomy) Of, or relating to the adnexa.
(botany) Having the property of being adnexed.
adnexed
adnexed
adj
(botany, mycology) Narrowly attached to a stem or stipe.
adolphe
adonean
adonean
Adjective
Of or pertaining to Adonis.
adonite
adonize
adonize
verb
Alternative form of adonise
adopted
adopted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adopt
adoptee
adoptee
noun
A person who was adopted as a child.
An adopted son or daughter.
Synonym of adopter
adopter
adopter
noun
one who adopts
adorers
adorers
noun
plural of adorer
adorned
adorned
adj
Having been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).
verb
simple past tense and past participle of adorn
adorner
adorner
noun
One who places adornments; one who adorns.
adorsed
adossed
adossee
adoulie
adoxies
adpress
adpress
verb
Alternative form of appress
adreamt
adreamt
adj
(obsolete) Alternative form of adreamed
adrenal
adrenal
adj
Near the kidneys.
Pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
noun
An adrenal gland.
adrench
adrenin
adriaen
adriane
adriell
adriena
adriene
adrowse
adrowse
adj
drowsy
adtevac
adtevac
noun
A technique for drying blood plasma.
adulate
adulate
verb
To flatter effusively.
adulter
adulter
noun
An adulterer, especially a male one.
verb
To commit adultery.
To pollute something; to adulterate.
adurent
advance
advance
adj
Completed before necessary or a milestone event.
Forward.
Preceding.
noun
(in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.
A forward move; improvement or progression.
An addition to the price; rise in price or value.
An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.
verb
(intransitive) To make a higher bid at an auction.
(intransitive) To make progress; to do well, to succeed.
(intransitive) To move forward in time; to progress towards completion.
(intransitive) To move forwards; to approach.
(transitive, now archaic) To raise; to lift or elevate.
To help the progress of (something); to further.
To increase (a number or amount).
To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten.
To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.
To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend.
To put forward (an idea, argument etc.); to propose.
To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.
To raise or increase (a price, rate).
advects
advects
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of advect
advenae
advents
advents
noun
plural of advent
adverbs
adverbs
noun
plural of adverb
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adverb
adversa
adverse
adverse
adj
(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
adverts
adverts
noun
plural of advert
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of advert
advices
advices
noun
(obsolete or programming) plural of advice
advised
advised
adj
Considered or thought out; resulting from deliberation.