(algebra, number theory, of a number) Which is a root of some polynomial whose coefficients are rational.
(algebra, of a field) Whose every element is a root of some polynomial whose coefficients are rational.
(chess, of notation) Describing squares by file (referred to in intrinsic order rather than by the piece starting on that file) and rank, both with reference to a fixed point rather than a player-dependent perspective.
(mathematics, of an expression, equation, or function) Containing only numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators.
Of, or relating to, algebra.
algeciras
algeciras
Proper noun
A city in the Bay of Gibraltar, in the Spanish province of Andalusia.
algedonic
algedonic
adj
Pertaining to both pleasure and pain.
algerians
algerines
algerines
noun
plural of algerine
algicidal
algicidal
adj
Acting as an algicide.
algicides
algicides
noun
plural of algicide
algidness
algidness
noun
The state or quality of being algid.
alginates
alginates
noun
plural of alginate
algogenic
algogenic
adj
(medicine) Inducing pain.
algonkian
algonkins
algonquin
algorisms
algorisms
noun
plural of algorism
algorithm
algorithm
noun
(countable) A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
(uncountable, obsolete) Calculation with Arabic numerals; algorism.
algraphic
algraphic
adj
Of or pertaining to algraphy.
alienages
alienages
noun
plural of alienage
aligerous
aligerous
adj
winged
alighting
alighting
noun
The act of one who alights.
verb
present participle of alight
alignment
alignment
noun
(astronomy) The conjunction of two celestial objects.
(bioinformatics) A way of arranging DNA, RNA or protein sequences in order to identify regions of similarity.
(role-playing games) In a roleplaying game, one of a set number of philosophical attitudes a character can take.
(transport) The precise route or course taken by a linear way (road, railway, footpath, etc.) between two points.
An alliance of factions.
An arrangement of items in a line.
The process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned; the condition of having its parts so adjusted.
alilonghi
aliturgic
aliturgic
adj
Not liturgic; without a liturgy.
alkaligen
alkaligen
noun
(obsolete) The name first proposed for nitrogen, as being a chief constituent of ammonia or volatile alkali.
alkekengi
alkekengi
noun
A herbaceous plant of the nightshade family (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi).
The flavoursome berry of this plant.
allegiant
allegiant
adj
Steadfastly loyal, especially to a monarch or government.
allegiare
allegoric
allegoric
adj
of, or relating to allegory
allergies
allergies
noun
plural of allergy
allergins
allergins
noun
plural of allergin
allergist
allergist
noun
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies.
allgovite
alligated
alligated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of alligate
alligator
alligator
intj
Used in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which the speaker counts out loud, saying the word "alligator" between the numbers so that each number is spoken approximately one second after the last one.
noun
(Nigeria) dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
(formerly) Applied to any species of crocodile.
(metalworking) A form of squeezer for the puddle ball.
(mining) A rock breaker.
(obsolete) One who binds or ties.
(paleontology) A member of the family Alligatoridae, which includes the caimans.
(printing) A kind of job press.
Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure.
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.
verb
(intransitive, of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin.
allogenic
allogenic
adj
(geology) Formed in another location and transported.
(medicine, biology, genetics, immunology) Alternative form of allogeneic: genetically distinct, but of the same species; nonself but intraspecies.
Having an external cause, or source; exogenous.
allotting
allotting
verb
present participle of allot
almsgiver
almsgiver
noun
A giver of alms.
A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.
alongside
alongside
adv
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
prep
Side by side with.
Together with or at the same time.
altigraph
altigraph
noun
An altimeter that makes a recording on a chart.
amagasaki
amazingly
amazingly
adv
Difficult to believe; strange but true.
In an amazing manner; in a way that causes amazement; wonderfully.
To a wonder-inspiring extent.
ambagious
ambagious
adj
Indefinite.
Roundabout; vague.
ambergris
ambergris
noun
A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes.
ambigenal
ambiguity
ambiguity
noun
(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.
(uncountable) The state of being ambiguous.
ambiguous
ambiguous
adj
(obsolete, of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
Open to multiple interpretations.
amblingly
amblingly
adv
With an ambling walk.
ambrogino
ambushing
ambushing
verb
present participle of ambush
amidating
amidating
adj
(organic chemistry) That causes an amidation reaction
amidogens
amidogens
noun
plural of amidogen
aminating
aminating
verb
present participle of aminate
amnigenia
amornings
amornings
adv
(obsolete) In the mornings.
amounting
amounting
verb
present participle of amount
amphigaea
amphigean
amphigean
adj
Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles.
amphigene
amphigene
noun
(mineralogy) Leucite.
amphigony
amphigony
noun
(obsolete) sexual reproduction
amphigory
amphigory
noun
A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless.
amphilogy
amphilogy
noun
ambiguity of speech; equivocation
amusingly
amusingly
adv
In an amusing manner.
amygdalic
amygdalic
adj
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to almonds or amygdalin.
amygdalin
amygdalin
noun
(biochemistry) A glycoside of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide found in bitter almonds, and in the kernels of some other fruit.
anagallis
anagogics
anagogics
noun
Mystical interpretations or studies, especially of the Scriptures.
anagogies
anagogies
noun
plural of anagogy
anagyrine
analgesia
analgesia
noun
(medicine) The inability to feel pain.
(pharmacology) An analgesic (medication that acts to relieve pain).
analgesic
analgesic
adj
(of a person, etc) Unable to feel pain.
(of medicine) Acting to relieve pain; being an analgesic.
noun
(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)
analgesis
analgetic
analgetic
noun
analgesic
analogice
analogies
analogies
noun
plural of analogy
analogion
analogise
analogise
verb
Alternative spelling of analogize
analogism
analogism
noun
(logic) An argument from cause to effect; an a priori argument.
The investigation of things by the analogy they bear to each other.
analogist
analogist
noun
One who reasons from analogy, or represents by an analogy.
analogize
analogize
verb
To express as an analogy.
To treat one thing as analogous to another.
analysing
analysing
verb
present participle of analyse
analyzing
analyzing
verb
present participle of analyze
anangioid
anargyroi
anargyroi
noun
plural of anargyros
anchoring
anchoring
noun
(psychology) The tendency of people to place subsequently refined answers to a given question close to the initially estimated answer, giving undue weight to the initial answer, such as adjusting an initial estimate of 20% to 30% when 90% would be more appropriate.
The act or means by which something is anchored or made firm.
verb
present participle of anchor
anenergia
angdistis
angelfish
angelfish
noun
A freshwater fish, tropical cichlids of the genus Pterophyllum.
A marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae, common on shallow tropical reefs.
angelical
angelical
Adjective
Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.
angelican
angelicas
angelicas
noun
plural of angelica
angelicic
angelique
angelique
noun
Alternative form of angélique
angelized
angelized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of angelize
angellike
angellike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of an angel.
angelonia
angelonia
noun
Any of the genus Angelonia of South American flowering plants.
angelship
angeronia
angiocarp
angiocarp
noun
(botany) An angiocarpous fruit
angiocyst
angiogeny
angiogram
angiogram
noun
(medicine) An X-ray image of the blood vessels gained after the injection of a radiopaque contrast medium.
angiolith
angiolith
noun
A calcareous deposit in the wall of a blood vessel
angiology
angiology
noun
The branch of anatomy dealing with blood vessels and lymphatics.
angiomata
angionoma
angiotome
angiotomy
angiotomy
noun
(anatomy) dissection of the blood vessels and lymphatics of the body
anglesite
anglesite
noun
(mineralogy) A crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate, PbSO₄, formed by the weathering of galena.
anglewing
anglewing
noun
Any of various butterflies in the tribe Nymphalini.
anglewise
anglewise
adv
With respect to an angle; angularly.
anglicans
anglicise
anglicise
verb
(transitive) To become English.
(transitive) To dub or translate into English.
(transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
anglicism
anglicism
noun
A Briticism: a word or other feature in the English language that is specific to, or characteristic of, British English.
A cultural aspect typical of the English people.
An Englishism: a word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.
anglicist
anglicist
Noun
Expert on English studies.
anglicize
anglicize
verb
American spelling and Oxford British English standard spelling of anglicise.
anglified
anglophil
angoumian
angoumois
angoumois
Proper noun
A former county and province of France, nearly corresponding to the modern-day Charente département, with Angoulême as its capital.
angriness
angriness
Noun
The state of being angry.
anguiform
anguiform
adj
Shaped like a snake.
anguineal
anguineal
adj
(obsolete, mathematics) Describing a certain type of hyperbola that has a snakelike form
Like a snake; anguineous
anguished
anguished
adj
Feeling anguish; experiencing extreme discomfort or discontent.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of anguish
anguishes
anguishes
noun
plural of anguish
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anguish
angularia
anilingus
anilingus
noun
A form of oral sex in which the tongue and lips are used for stimulation of a sexual partner's anus.
animating
animating
verb
present participle of animate
anisogamy
anisogamy
noun
(cytology) Sexual reproduction involving the union or fusion of two dissimilar gametes.
A form of sexual bonding involving partners of unusually widely differing ages.
anisogeny
annealing
annealing
noun
The heating of solid metal or glass to high temperatures and cooling it slowly so that its particles arrange into a defined lattice.
verb
present participle of anneal
annulling
annulling
noun
An annulment.
verb
present participle of annul
anodizing
anodizing
verb
present participle of anodize
anointing
anointing
noun
anointment
verb
present participle of anoint
anorganic
anorganic
adj
(archaic) inorganic
ansgarius
answering
answering
noun
The act of giving an answer.
verb
present participle of answer
antalgics
antalgics
noun
plural of antalgic
antheming
antheming
verb
present participle of anthem
anticking
anticking
verb
present participle of antic
antigenes
antigenes
noun
plural of antigene
antigenic
antigenic
adj
(biology, obsolete) Sexually dimorphic, especially with reference to lepidopterans.
(immunology) Of or relating to an antigen.
antiglare
antiglare
adj
Acting to reduce or combat glare
antigonon
antigonon
noun
Any of three American vines, of the genus Antigonon, including the chain of hearts and the coral vine
antigonus
antigraft
antigraft
adj
(politics) Opposed to or working against graft
antigraph
antigraph
noun
(obsolete) A copy or transcript.
(textual criticism) A manuscript from which a copy (apograph) is made.
antikings
antikings
noun
plural of antiking
antilogic
antilogic
noun
Failure to obey logic; fallacious thinking or reasoning.