(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.
approximate
approximate
adj
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.
verb
(transitive) To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
(transitive) To come near to; to approach.
(transitive, intransitive) To estimate.
auxochromic
auxochromic
adj
Relating to an auxochrome
axonometric
axonometric
adj
(technical drawing) Describing a projection in which the horizontal and vertical axes are to the same scale, but the third axis is reduced to allow for perspective
examinatory
exostracism
extracosmic
fibromyxoma
fibromyxoma
noun
Alternative form of myxofibroma
hexabromide
hexabromide
noun
(chemistry) any bromide containing six bromine atoms in each molecule
hydroxamino
hyperoxemia
hyperoxemia
noun
(pathology) A high level of oxygen in the blood, typically as a result of hyperoxia
maxilliform
maxilliform
adj
Having the form, or structure, of a maxilla.
metrostaxis
microthorax
myxofibroma
myxofibroma
noun
(pathology) A neoplasm of the jaws
myxogastric
oxaluramide
oxaluramide
noun
(organic chemistry) oxalan
oxycoumarin
oxymuriatic
oxymuriatic
adj
(chemistry, obsolete) Pertaining to, or consisting of, oxygen and hydrochloric acid.
paroxysmist
paxilliform
paxilliform
adj
(zoology) Resembling a paxilla.
peroxisomal
peroxisomal
adj
Of or pertaining to the peroxisome
proximately
proximately
adv
In a proximate manner, position, or degree; immediately.
proximation
proximation
noun
approximation
proximity
spermatoxin
thermotaxic
thermotaxic
adj
(biology) Relating to the regulation of temperature in the animal body