The capacity of a material to decompose over time as a result of biological activity, especially to be broken down by microorganisms.
branchiostegidae
chondropterygian
chondropterygian
adj
Having a cartilaginous skeleton.
noun
(zoology) Any member of the obsolete taxon Chondropterygii, which included both the cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes) such as sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras, and the more primitive bony fishes such as sturgeons that have some bones made of cartilage.
cladogenetically
cladogenetically
adv
By means of cladogenesis.
clearsightedness
clearsightedness
noun
Alternative spelling of clear-sightedness
counterdisengage
counterdogmatism
counterdogmatism
noun
Synonym of antidogmatism
cuproiodargyrite
dephlogisticated
dephlogisticated
adj
(obsolete, chemistry) From which the phlogiston has been removed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of dephlogisticate
desmopathologist
destigmatization
destigmatization
noun
The process or act of destigmatizing.
disagglomeration
disagglomeration
noun
Alternative form of deagglomeration
disanagrammatize
discountenancing
discountenancing
verb
present participle of discountenance
disentanglements
disentanglements
noun
plural of disentanglement
electrodiagnoses
electrodiagnoses
noun
plural of electrodiagnosis
electrodiagnosis
electrodiagnosis
noun
diagnosis by the recording of the spontaneous electrical activity of parts of the body, or of their responses to an applied electric stimulus
epidemiographist
epidemiographist
noun
One who studies epidemiography.
epigonichthyidae
farsightednesses
gastroduodenitis
gastroduodenitis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of the stomach and duodenum
gastroperiodynia
gelatinochloride
haemagglutinated
hyoepiglottidean
indefatigability
indefatigability
noun
Tirelessness; persistence; stamina.
intergradational
intergradational
adj
Between gradations
interrogatedness
knowledgeability
knowledgeability
noun
The condition of being knowledgeable.
lightheartedness
lightheartedness
noun
(countable) An amusement or item of a pleasant but inconsequential nature.
(uncountable) The state of being lighthearted, joyous, cheerful, without a care.
lymphangiectodes
maladministering
maladministering
verb
present participle of maladminister
methodologically
methodologically
adv
(domain) From the perspective of methodology.
In a methodological manner.
micropterygoidea
misunderstanding
misunderstanding
noun
A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel.
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
verb
present participle and gerund of misunderstand
multiflagellated
multiflagellated
adj
(biology) Having multiple flagella.
nondeprecatingly
nondomesticating
nonunderstanding
nonunderstanding
noun
Absence of understanding or comprehension.
opisthognathidae
overdebilitating
overdeliberating
overdogmatically
overdogmatically
adv
Too dogmatically.
overgesticulated
parthenogonidium
partridgeberries
partridgeberries
noun
plural of partridgeberry
pedologistically
perhydrogenation
preaccommodating
preconsolidating
preconsolidating
verb
present participle of preconsolidate
predemonstrating
prekindergartens
prekindergartens
noun
plural of prekindergarten
preponderatingly
preponderatingly
adv
In a preponderating manner; preponderantly.
prestandardizing
prestandardizing
verb
present participle of prestandardize
prestidigitation
prestidigitation
noun
(by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.
A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
prestidigitators
prestidigitators
noun
plural of prestidigitator
prestidigitatory
presubordinating
preunderstanding
preunderstanding
noun
prior understanding; beliefs, attitudes, etc. that have been acquired previously
pseudoapologetic
pseudoapologetic
adj
Apparently, but not actually, apologetic.
pseudoastringent
pseudocollegiate
pseudocollegiate
adj
Apparently, but not actually, collegiate.
pseudostalagmite
quadragintesimal
radiogoniometric
radiogoniometric
adj
Relating to or using radiogoniometry or radio direction finding