(of a matrix) Whose transpose equals its negative (i.e., Mᵀ = −M);
(of a tensor) That changes sign when any two indices are interchanged (e.g., Tᵢⱼₖ = -Tⱼᵢₖ);
(set theory, order theory, of a binary relation R on a set S) Having the property that, for any two distinct elements of S, at least one is not related to the other via R; equivalently, having the property that, for any x, y ∈ S, if both xRy and yRx then x=y.
antisymmetrical
antisymmetrical
adj
(mathematics) antisymmetric
antitryptic
antitryptic
adj
That inhibits the action of trypsin
antrotympanic
aoristically
aoristically
adv
(grammar) In the aorist aspect.
aperiodically
aperiodically
adv
In an aperiodic way.
aperiodicity
aperiodicity
noun
The condition of being aperiodic
apheliotropically
apheliotropically
adv
In an apheliotropic way; away from the sun.
aphoristically
aphoristically
adv
In an aphoristic manner.
Using or regarding aphorisms.
aphydrotropic
aphyric
aphyric
adj
(geology) Not porphyritic; having few or no phenocrysts.
apicillary
apocentricity
apocentricity
noun
The property of being apocentric.
apocrisiary
apocrisiary
noun
An apocrisiarius.
apocryphalist
apocryphalist
noun
(Christianity) A member of the group who supported the inclusion of the Apocrypha in the Bible
apogeotropically
apogeotropically
adv
(botany) In an apogeotropic manner; of leaves and other botanical structures, in a manner that bends away from the ground.
apothecaryship
apothecaryship
noun
The state or period of working as an apothecary.
apotropaically
apotropaically
adv
In an apotropaic manner.
apperceptively
apperceptively
adv
In an apperceptive manner.
applicatorily
applicatorily
adv
In an applicatory manner.
applicatory
applicatory
adj
able to be applied or used, practical
appreciably
appreciably
adv
In an appreciable manner; to a large extent; considerably.
appreciatingly
appreciatingly
adv
Appreciatively, with appreciation: in an appreciating manner.
appreciatively
appreciatively
adv
In an appreciative manner.
appreciatorily
appreciatorily
adv
(obsolete, rare) With appreciation; appreciatively.
appreciatory
appreciatory
adj
Showing appreciation; appreciative.
approachability
approachability
noun
The characteristic of being approachable; the ability to be approached.
aprioristically
aprioristically
adv
A priori; in an aprioristic manner.
apyretic
apyretic
adj
(medicine) Without fever, free from fever.
araucarioxylon
arcadianly
archaeocyathid
archaeocyathid
noun
Any marine organism (probably sponges) of the taxon Archaeocyatha
archaeocyathidae
archaeologically
archaeologically
adv
In an archaeological manner.
Regarding archaeology.
archaeopterygiformes
archaically
archaically
adv
In an archaic manner.
archantiquary
archbishopry
archcity
archconfraternity
archconfraternity
noun
(Roman Catholicism) A religious confraternity that, as a special concession of the Holy See, can join or affiliate with, and extend privileges to, other similar brotherhoods.
archeologically
archeologically
adv
In an archeological manner or fashion.
archetypic
archetypic
adj
archetypical
archetypical
archetypical
adj
In the way of an archetype, in the way of an idealized model or most representative.
archetypically
archetypically
adv
In an archetypical fashion.
archetypist
archetypist
noun
A proponent of the Jungian concept of archetypes.
archhypocrisy
archhypocrite
archichlamydeae
archichlamydeous
archichlamydeous
adj
(botany) Of or relating to the Archichlamydeae.
archicleistogamy
archicyte
archicytula
archiepiscopacy
archiepiscopacy
noun
(ecclesiastical) The form of episcopacy in which the chief power is in the hands of archbishops.
(ecclesiastical) The position or dignity of an archbishop.
archiepiscopality
archiepiscopality
noun
(ecclesiastical) The rank or dignity of an archbishop; archiepiscopacy.
archiepiscopally
archigonocyte
archigony
archikaryon
archimycetes
archinfamy
archipresbyter
archipterygial
archipterygium
archipterygium
noun
(anatomy) A primitive fin, like that of Ceratodus.
archisymbolical
archisynagogue
archisynagogue
noun
(historical) The head of a synagogue.
architectonically
architectonically
adv
In terms of architectonics.
architecturally
architecturally
adv
In an architectural manner.
Regarding architecture.
architypographer
archmediocrity
archocystosyrinx
archosyrinx
archplagiary
archreactionary
archvillainy
archvillainy
noun
Supreme villainy.
arctically
arctically
adv
In an Arctic manner.
arcticology
areographically
areographically
adv
In terms of areography.
areologically
areologically
adv
In areological terms; with relation to the planet Mars.
argenticyanide
argentometrically
argentometrically
adv
By means of argentometry.
argyric
argyric
adj
(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with argyria.
arhythmic
arhythmic
Adjective
Having no rhythm.
arhythmical
arhythmical
adj
Arrhythmic, having no rhythm.
arhythmically
arhythmically
adv
Alternative spelling of arrhythmically
aristarchy
aristarchy
noun
A body of such rulers.
Government by the best rulers.
aristocracy
aristocracy
noun
A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others
Government by such a class, or a state with such a government
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
aristocratically
aristocratically
adv
in an aristocratic manner
regarding aristocracy
aristodemocracy
aristodemocracy
noun
A form of government in which power is shared between the people and the aristocracy.
aristomonarchy
aristomonarchy
noun
Rule by the best class of people as monarchs.
arithmancy
arithmancy
noun
Divination using numbers that are the equivalent of letters of a name
arithmetically
arithmetically
adv
In an arithmetical manner; in terms of arithmetic.
arithmocracy
arithmocracy
noun
A form of government where decisions are made based purely on the numerical majority of supporters.
arithmomancy
arithmomancy
noun
Alternative form of arithmancy
aromacity
aromatically
aromatically
adv
In an aromatic manner.
aromaticity
aromaticity
noun
(organic chemistry) The property of being aromatic, i.e. having at least one conjugated ring.
The property of having an aroma.
arrhythmic
arrhythmic
adj
(music) Without rhythm.
(pathology) Suffering from cardiac arrhythmia.
arrhythmical
arrhythmical
adj
Alternative form of arrhythmic
arrhythmically
arrhythmically
adv
In an arrhythmic manner; without a fixed rhythm
arrythmic
arrythmical
arrythmically
arsenicophagy
arsenicophagy
noun
The eating of arsenic, formerly practiced for supposed health benefits.
arsenophenylglycin
arsenophenylglycin
noun
(chemistry) An arsenic compound used to treat trypanosomiasis in animals.
arteriectomy
arteriectomy
noun
(surgery) excision of part of an artery
arteriocapillary
arteriocapillary
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the arteries and the capillaries.
arteriococcygeal
arteriosympathectomy
arthritically
arthritically
adv
In an arthritic fashion: in a way that is characteristic of a person with arthritis
arthrodymic
arthrodynic
arthrodynic
adj
Of or relating to arthrodynia.
articodactyla
articulability
articulability
noun
The quality or degree of being articulable.
articulacy
articulacy
noun
The condition of being articulate.
articularly
articularly
adv
In an articular manner.
articulary
articulary
adj
articular; relating to the joints
noun
(anatomy) A bone in the base of the lower jaw of many birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.
articulately
articulately
adv
In an articulate manner.
articulatorily
articulatorily
adv
In terms of, or by means of, articulation.
articulatory
articulatory
adj
(medicine) Related to the specific articulation function of a joint.
(phonology) Of or pertaining to articulation; phonetic.
artifactually
artifactually
adv
(medical imaging or laboratory testing) Apparently but not truly, with the appearance being due to artifacts; spuriously.
With reference to artifacts
artificiality
artificiality
noun
(countable) Something artificial.
(uncountable) The quality of being artificial or produced unnaturally.
artificially
artificially
adv
By or because of human effort.
In an artificial manner.
artiodactyl
artiodactyl
noun
(zoology) Any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes and belonging to the Artiodactyla, including pigs, sheep, deer, cattle, and most grazing animals. In contrast, horses have an odd number of toes and as such are not Artiodactyla, but Perissodactyla.
artiodactyla
artiodactylous
artiodactylous
adj
(zoology) even-toed; of ungulates, having the weight borne about equally by the third and fourth toes
artiodactyls
artiodactyls
noun
plural of artiodactyl
artistically
artistically
adv
In an artistic manner.
aruspicy
aruspicy
noun
Alternative form of haruspicy
aryepiglottic
aryepiglottic
adj
(anatomy) Referring to a group of tissues between the epiglottis and the arytenoid cartilage, or the use of these folds during vocalization.
arytenoepiglottic
arythmic
arythmic
adj
Alternative spelling of arrhythmic
arythmical
arythmically
ascertainability
ascertainability
noun
The quality of being ascertainable.
ascertainably
ascertainably
adv
In a way that can be ascertained.
assertorically
assertorically
adv
In an assertoric fashion.
associatory
assyriological
assyriological
Adjective
Of or pertaining to Assyriology.
asterospondylic
astrictively
astringency
astringency
noun
An astringent taste.
That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.
astrobiologically
astrobiologically
adv
By means of, or in reference to astrobiology
astrochemistry
astrochemistry
noun
(chemistry, astronomy) The study of the chemical composition of stars and outer space
astrocytic
astrocytic
adj
Of or pertaining to the astrocytes.
astrodynamic
astrodynamic
adj
Pertaining to astrodynamics.
astrodynamics
astrodynamics
noun
The study of the motion of rockets and other spacecraft usually from Newton's laws of motion and Newton's law of universal gravitation.
astrologically
astrologically
adv
In an astrological manner.
With regard to astrology.
astronautically
astronautically
adv
In an astronautic way.
astronomically
astronomically
adv
(comparable, degree) In the extreme, very (typically very large).