(medicine) The formation of a cleft lip or cleft palate.
verb
present participle of cleft
closefitting
closefitting
adj
Alternative form of close-fitting
cockfight
cockfight
noun
A contest, in a cockpit, between gamecocks fitted with cockspurs
verb
To participate in (as a rooster), or organize and run (as a gambler or bookmaker), a cockfighting event.
cockfighter
cockfighter
noun
One who engages in a cockfight.
cockfighting
cockfighting
noun
A gambling blood sport (illegal in most countries) in which two roosters have spikes placed on their feet and are made to fight each other, usually to the death.
verb
present participle of cockfight
cockfights
cockfights
noun
plural of cockfight
cofeaturing
cofeaturing
verb
present participle of cofeature
cofighter
cofreighter
coinfecting
coinfecting
verb
present participle of coinfect
comforting
comforting
adj
Giving comfort.
noun
The act of giving comfort.
verb
present participle of comfort
comfortingly
comfortingly
adv
In a comforting manner
confabulating
confabulating
verb
present participle of confabulate
confecting
confecting
verb
present participle of confect
confederating
confederating
verb
present participle of confederate
configurate
configurate
verb
(intransitive, obsolete) To take form or position, like the parts of a complex structure; to agree with a pattern.
(transitive, obsolete) To configure; to arrange or shape.
configurated
configurated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of configurate
configurating
configurating
verb
present participle of configurate
configuration
configuration
noun
(algebra) A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.
(physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.
Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.
Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.
The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result.
configurational
configurational
adj
(grammar) Of a language: having a relatively fixed style of grammar where the subject of a sentence is outside the finite verb phrase but the object is inside it.
Of or pertaining to a configuration.
configurationally
configurationally
adv
With regard to a configuration
configurationism
configurationism
noun
(psychology) Any theory of psychology based on configurational properties, but especially Gestalt psychology
configurationist
configurations
configurations
noun
plural of configuration
configurative
configurative
adj
Of or pertaining to configuration
confiscating
confiscating
verb
present participle of confiscate
confisticating
conflagrating
conflagrating
verb
present participle of conflagrate
conflagration
conflagration
noun
(figuratively) A large-scale conflict.
A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
conflagrations
conflagrations
noun
plural of conflagration
conflagrative
conflagrative
adj
That produces conflagration
conflating
conflating
verb
present participle of conflate
conflicting
conflicting
adj
Being in opposition; contrary; contradictory.
fighting; contending; in conflict
verb
present participle of conflict
conflictingly
conflictingly
adv
In a conflicting fashion.
confronting
confronting
adj
Causing distress; upsetting.
verb
present participle of confront
confuting
confuting
verb
present participle of confute
congelifract
congelifract
noun
(geology) A fragment of rock broken off by the action of frost
congelifraction
congelifraction
noun
the weathering of material through the repeated freezing and thawing of water.
consignificant
consignificant
adj
(rare) Having the same signification; synonymous.
(rare) Jointly significant
consignificate
consignification
consignification
noun
joint signification
consignificative
consignificative
adj
consignificant; jointly significate
consignificator
copyfitting
corticifugal
corticifugal
adj
(anatomy) Leading away from the cerebral cortex
corticifugally
corticifugally
adv
In a corticifugal manner.
cosignificative
cosignificative
adj
(rare) Having the same meaning.
counterfeiting
counterfeiting
noun
The act of one who counterfeits.
verb
present participle of counterfeit
counterflashing
counterflashing
noun
(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
counterflight
countergift
countergift
noun
A gift given in response to a gift received.
countershafting
countershafting
verb
present participle of countershaft
crafting
crafting
noun
The act by which something is crafted.
verb
present participle of craft
crofting
crofting
noun
A form of land tenure and small-scale food production, unique to the Highlands and islands of Scotland, in which individual crofts are established on the better land while a large area of poor-quality hill ground is shared by all the crofters of the township for grazing.
The process of exposing linen to the sun, on the grass, in the process of bleaching.
verb
present participle of croft
daintifying
daintifying
verb
present participle of daintify
deadlifting
deadlifting
verb
present participle of deadlift
decaffeinating
decaffeinating
verb
present participle of decaffeinate
decertifying
decertifying
verb
present participle of decertify
dedifferentiating
dedifferentiating
verb
present participle of dedifferentiate
defalcating
defalcating
verb
present participle of defalcate
defatigable
defatigable
adj
(very rare) Easily tired or wearied; capable of being fatigued.
defatigate
defatigate
adj
(obsolete, rare) Weary; fatigued
verb
(rare) To tire or make weary
defatigated
defatigated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of defatigate
defatigation
defatigation
noun
Fatigue; weariness.
defatting
defatting
noun
The removal of fat from something, either physically or chemically
verb
present participle of defat
defaulting
defaulting
noun
The act or result of being defaulted, especially a failure to meet a financial obligation.
verb
present participle of default
defeating
defeating
verb
present participle of defeat
defecating
defecating
verb
present participle of defecate
defecting
defecting
verb
present participle of defect
defenestrating
defenestrating
verb
present participle of defenestrate
defibrillating
defibrillating
verb
present participle of defibrillate
defiguration
defiguration
noun
(obsolete) disfiguration; mutilation
definitising
definitizing
definitizing
verb
present participle of definitize
deflagrability
deflagrability
noun
(chemistry, archaic) The quality of being deflagrable.
deflagrating
deflagrating
verb
present participle of deflagrate
deflagration
deflagration
noun
The act of deflagrating; an intense fire; a conflagration or explosion. Specifically, combustion that spreads subsonically via thermal conduction.
deflagrations
deflagrations
noun
plural of deflagration
deflating
deflating
verb
present participle of deflate
deflecting
deflecting
verb
present participle of deflect
deflocculating
deflocculating
verb
present participle of deflocculate
defoliating
defoliating
verb
present participle of defoliate
deforesting
deforesting
verb
present participle of deforest
defrosting
defrosting
noun
The process by which something is defrosted.
verb
present participle of defrost
degasification
degasification
noun
The removal of gas from something, especially from a liquid
delightful
delightful
adj
Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
delightfully
delightfully
adv
In a delightful manner.
delightfulness
delightfulness
noun
The state or quality of being delightful.
delignification
delignification
noun
The removal of lignin, typically from wood pulp
demagnification
demagnification
noun
The act or the result of demagnifying.
demifarthing
demystifying
demystifying
verb
present participle of demystify
denitrifying
denitrifying
verb
present participle of denitrify
desertifying
desertifying
verb
present participle of desertify
destuffing
desulfurating
desulfurating
verb
present participle of desulfurate
detoxifying
detoxifying
verb
present participle of detoxify
devitrifying
devitrifying
verb
present participle of devitrify
differentiating
differentiating
verb
present participle of differentiate
diffracting
diffracting
verb
present participle of diffract
diffrangibility
diffrangibility
noun
Ability to be diffracted.
diffugient
digestif
digestif
noun
An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.
digitaliform
digitiform
digitiform
adj
Having the shape of a finger.
dignification
dignification
noun
The act of dignifying; exaltation.
dingthrift
dingthrift
Noun
A spendthrift.
dinoflagellata
dinoflagellatae
dinoflagellate
dinoflagellate
noun
Any of many marine protozoa of the phylum Dinoflagellata, which have two flagella.
disaffecting
disaffecting
verb
present participle of disaffect
disaffiliating
disaffiliating
verb
present participle of disaffiliate
discomfiting
discomfiting
adj
Tending to discomfit (“embarrass greatly; upset the composure of, disconcert”).
verb
present participle of discomfit
discomforting
discomforting
verb
present participle of discomfort
discomfortingly
discomfortingly
adv
In a discomforting manner
disfeaturing
disfeaturing
verb
present participle of disfeature
disfiguration
disfiguration
noun
The act of disfiguring, spoiling the appearance of something or someone; the state of being disfigured.
disfigurative
disfigurative
adj
disfiguring
disfigurement
disfigurement
noun
The result of disfiguring; the state of being disfigured
disfigurements
disfigurements
noun
plural of disfigurement
disgustful
disgustful
adj
(archaic) disgusting, vile.
Full of disgust.
disgustfully
disgustfully
adv
(archaic) In a way that inspires disgust.
disgustfulness
disgustfulness
noun
The state of being disgustful.
disinfecting
disinfecting
verb
present participle of disinfect
disinfesting
disinfesting
verb
present participle of disinfest
disinflating
disinflating
verb
present participle of disinflate
dissatisfying
dissatisfying
verb
present participle of dissatisfy
dissatisfyingly
dissatisfyingly
adv
In a dissatisfying manner.
dogfight
dogfight
noun
(aviation, military) A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.
verb
To engage in a battle between fighter planes.
dogfighting
dogfighting
noun
(military, aviation) Close combat between two military aircraft.
A blood sport in which dogs fight with one another.
verb
present participle of dogfight
dogfights
dogfights
noun
plural of dogfight
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dogfight
downshifting
downshifting
noun
A social trend towards living a simpler, less ambitious life with a better work-life balance.
verb
present participle of downshift
drafting
drafting
noun
A method of preparing fibers for weaving.
A profession, usually related to making technical drawings for architecture, engineering, or manufacturing.
The act or process of producing a technical drawing, or draft.
The practice among ground vehicle drivers or cyclists of following in a close line to reduce wind resistance.
verb
present participle of draft
draftings
draftings
noun
plural of drafting
driftage
driftage
noun
Anything that drifts.
Deviation from a ship's course due to leeway.
driftages
driftages
noun
plural of driftage
drifting
drifting
adj
Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.
Without direction, focus, or goal.
noun
(motorsports) A driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner.
That which drifts.
The act by which something drifts.
verb
present participle of drift
driftingly
driftingly
adv
In a way that drifts.
dysfunctioning
dysfunctioning
verb
present participle of dysfunction
effecting
effecting
adj
Causative, effective.
verb
present participle of effect
effectuating
effectuating
verb
present participle of effectuate
effeminating
effeminating
verb
present participle of effeminate
effigiate
effigiate
verb
(transitive) To form as an effigy.
(transitive, by extension) To fashion; to adapt.
effigiated
effigiated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of effigiate
effigiating
effigiating
verb
present participle of effigiate
effigiation
effigiation
noun
The act of forming in resemblance; an effigy.
effigurate
effigurate
adj
(botany, lichenology) Having a definite (lobed) shape; not effuse.
effiguration
efflagitate
efflagitate
verb
(obsolete) To demand something urgently
eggfruit
eggfruit
noun
A fruit, the canistel.
Another fruit, the lucmo.
eigenfunction
eigenfunction
noun
(mathematics) A function 𝜙 such that, for a given linear operator D, D𝜙=𝜆𝜙 for some scalar 𝜆 (called an eigenvalue).