(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
(firearms) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
(mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
amplitudes
amplitudes
noun
plural of amplitude
amplitudinous
antependium
antependium
noun
(ecclesiastical) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal.
antependiums
antependiums
noun
plural of antependium
antidumping
antidumping
adj
(economics, trade, diplomacy) Intended to combat or prevent dumping, the sale of goods below cost for anticompetitive purposes
antipendium
aphroditeum
apodyterium
apodyterium
noun
(architecture, historical) The apartment at the entrance of the baths, or in the palestra, for getting undressed.
autodecomposition
autodecomposition
noun
(chemistry) The spontaneous decomposition of a substance, especially in an explosive manner
autodepolymerization
cardiopneumatic
computerised
computerised
adj
Functioning upon or through the medium of computers; digital.
Having undergone computerisation.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of computerise
computerized
computerized
adj
American spelling and Oxford British English standard spelling of computerised.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of computerize
dactylopatagium
dactylopatagium
noun
The portion of patagium found between the digits.
demipuppet
demultiplex
demultiplex
verb
(electronics) To separate signals that were previously multiplexed (combined using a multiplexer)
demultiplexed
demultiplexed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of demultiplex
demultiplexer
demultiplexer
noun
(computing, electronics) A device or piece of software used to separate signals that were previously combined using a multiplexer.
demultiplexers
demultiplexers
noun
plural of demultiplexer
demultiplexes
demultiplexes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of demultiplex
demultiplexing
demultiplexing
verb
present participle of demultiplex
deplumation
deplumation
noun
(medicine) Loss of the eyelashes due to disease of the eyelids.
(metaphoric) The stripping of someone's symbol(s) of status and prestige; humiliation.
The stripping or falling off of plumes or feathers.
depositum
depositum
noun
(finance, obsolete) A deposit.
desmatippus
desmepithelium
despumating
despumating
verb
present participle of despumate
despumation
despumation
noun
Separation of scum or impurities from liquid; clarification.
The act of throwing up froth or scum.
deuteromorphic
deuteroprism
deutoplasmic
dichapetalum
dimethylsulphoxide
dimethylsulphoxide
noun
Alternative spelling of dimethyl sulfoxide
diparentum
diphenylquinomethane
diphyllobothrium
diplobacterium
diplobacterium
noun
A bacterium composed of two adherent bacteria
diplomatique
diplostemonous
diplostemonous
adj
(botany) Having twice as many stamens as petals in two whorls, the inner aligned with the petals.
(botany, uncommon) Having twice as many stamens as petals.
dipotassium
dipotassium
noun
(inorganic chemistry, in combination) Two atoms of potassium in a compound
dipterocecidium
discircumspection
disparatum
displeasurement
disruptment
distemperature
distemperature
noun
(now rare) A state of adverse or unhealthy atmospheric conditions.
(now rare) Unhealthy imbalance of bodily humours; a disorder.
distemperure
draughtmanship
draughtmanship
noun
Alternative form of draughtsmanship
draughtsmanship
draughtsmanship
noun
UK standard spelling of draftsmanship.
draughtswomanship
draughtswomanship
noun
draughtsmanship by a woman
dumpiest
dumpiest
adj
superlative form of dumpy: most dumpy
dyspituitarism
dyspituitarism
noun
(pathology) Any condition due to incorrect secretion of the pituitary gland
ectonephridium
edriophthalmatous
edriophthalmous
edriophthalmous
adj
(zoology) Pertaining to the Edriophthalma, a former classification of peracarids.
epidermatous
epitendineum
epitendineum
noun
(anatomy) The fibrous sheath surrounding a tendon
hedriophthalmous
hematopericardium
hepaticoduodenostomy
hepaticoduodenostomy
noun
(surgery) Synonym of hepatoduodenostomy
hermaphroditus
hermaphroditus
Proper noun
The son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged bodies with a naiad.
A male Aphrodite (Aphroditus), and represented as a herm with a phallus, the symbol of fertility.
humidityproof
hydatopneumatic
hydatopneumatolytic
hydroperitoneum
hydroperitoneum
noun
(medicine, obsolete) The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum
hydropneumatic
hydropneumatic
adj
Being, or pertaining to, a type of automotive suspension system based on a nitrogen springing medium.
Operated by both fluid and air power
hydropneumatization
hydropneumatosis
impersuadability
imperturbed
imperturbed
adj
Not perturbed; unflustered.
importuned
importuned
verb
simple past tense and past participle of importune
impoundment
impoundment
noun
A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir
The act of impounding
The state of being impounded
impoundments
impoundments
noun
plural of impoundment
imprejudicate
imprejudicate
adj
(obsolete) Without prejudice; impartial.
improduction
impromptitude
imprudent
imprudent
adj
Not prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's actions
imprudential
imprudently
imprudently
adv
Without prudence; in an imprudent manner.
imprudentness
imprudentness
noun
The quality of being imprudent.
impudent
impudent
adj
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced.
impudently
impudently
adv
In an impudent manner; with unbecoming assurance; shamelessly.
impudentness
impudentness
noun
Quality of being impudent.
impudicities
impudicities
noun
plural of impudicity
impudicity
impudicity
noun
(formal) immodesty; shamelessness
imputed
imputed
adj
Attributed to another person.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of impute
imputedly
imputrid
iridectropium
iridentropium
iridioplatinum
leontopodium
lithopaedium
lithopedium
macrolepidopterous
manipulated
manipulated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of manipulate
mastigopodous
metapodium
metapodium
noun
The metatarsus.
The posterior lobe of the foot of some mollusks.
microlepidopterous
microlepidopterous
adj
Relating to the microlepidoptera.
microreproduction
microreproduction
noun
Reproduction of text, drawings, etc. at a very small size, as on microcard, microfiche, etc.
miscomputed
miscomputed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of miscompute
misexpenditure
misexpenditure
noun
Bad or wrong expenditure.
mispunctuated
mispunctuated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of mispunctuate
monticuliporidae
monticuliporidean
monticuliporoid
mucopeptide
mucopeptide
noun
peptidoglycan
mucopeptides
mucopeptides
noun
plural of mucopeptide
multicuspid
multicuspid
adj
Having multiple cusps.
noun
A tooth with more than one cusp.
multicuspidate
multicuspidate
adj
Having more than one cusp.
multicuspidated
multidisciplinary
multidisciplinary
adj
Relating to multiple areas of study.
multidiscipline
multidiscipline
adj
Combining several disciplines; multidisciplinary.
multidisperse
multidrop
multidrop
adj
(of a computer bus) Having all components connected to the same set of electrical wires, each component listening for its own data and negotiating with the others in order to send.
noun
A computer bus having all components connected in this manner.
multiped
multiped
adj
Alternative form of multipede
multipede
multipede
adj
Having many feet.
noun
A branching structure with many separate termini.
A creature with many feet, especially a centipede, millepede or similar creature.
multipeds
multipeds
noun
plural of multiped
multiperforated
multiperforated
adj
Having multiple perforations.
multiplated
multiplepoinding
multiplepoinding
noun
(Scotand, law) A legal action taken when there are several claimants to the same fund or property.
multiplexed
multiplexed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of multiplex
multiplicand
multiplicand
noun
(arithmetic) A number that is to be multiplied by another (the multiplier).
multiplicands
multiplicands
noun
plural of multiplicand
multiplied
multiplied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of multiply
multipointed
multipointed
adj
Having multiple points.
multiported
multiported
adj
Having more than one port.
multiproduct
multiproduct
adj
Involving more than one type of product.
multiprogrammed
multiprogrammed
adj
multiprogram
multipronged
multipronged
adj
Having multiple elements or aspects
Having multiple prongs
multispeed
multispeed
adj
Capable of operating at multiple speeds.
multispindle
multispindle
adj
Involving more than one spindle.
multispindled
multispired
multispired
adj
Having multiple spires.
notopodium
notopodium
noun
(zoology) The dorsal lobe or branch of a parapodium.
obdiplostemonous
obdiplostemonous
adj
(botany, of flowers) Having two sets of stamens in alternating whorls, with the outer whorl opposite the petals.
omniproduction
omniprudent
opisthodomus
outdoorsmanship
outdoorsmanship
noun
Skill in, or fondness for, outdoor pursuits or sports.
outpromised
outpromised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of outpromise
overmultiplied
overmultiplied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of overmultiply
ovispermiduct
pancreaticoduodenostomy
paradentium
parodontium
parthenogonidium
pediastrum
pedimentum
peridentium
periodontium
periodontium
noun
The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.