(obsolete) Something which protects against, or cures, a poison; an antidote.
amphioxus
amphioxus
noun
The lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma.
amphioxuses
amphioxuses
noun
plural of amphioxus
amplexicaudate
amplexicaul
amplexicaul
adj
(botany, of leaves) Having lobes (usually auriculate) that completely surround the stem.
amplexicauline
amplexus
amplexus
noun
A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process.
amplexuses
apoplexious
aruspex
auspex
autoasphyxiation
autoasphyxiation
noun
The practice of choking or strangling oneself for sexual gratification.
autocomplexes
autohexaploid
autohexaploid
adj
(genetics) hexaploid as a result of multiplication of a haploid set of chromosomes
autonephrotoxin
auxograph
auxographic
auxospore
auxospore
noun
(biology) A reproductive spore in diatoms that is formed by the union of two cells
auxotroph
auxotroph
noun
Any microorganism that has lost the ability to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, usually as a result of mutation
auxotrophic
auxotrophic
adj
(biology) Describing a strain of organism that requires a specific metabolic substance that the parent organism was able to synthesize by itself
auxotrophies
auxotrophies
noun
plural of auxotrophy
auxotrophy
auxotrophy
noun
(biology) The inability of a microorganism to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, often as a result of mutation.
axiopoenus
axonolipous
axonolipous
adj
Belonging to the Axonolipa.
axonophorous
axonophorous
adj
Belonging to the Axonophora.
axonopus
axopodium
axopodium
noun
axopod
axospermous
capiteaux
carpeaux
cephalotaxus
chapeaux
chapeaux
noun
plural of chapeau
clarenceuxship
complexus
complexus
noun
(anatomy) A large muscle of the back, passing from the spine to the head.
(dated) A complex; an aggregate of parts; a complication.
costopneumopexy
counterexample
counterexample
noun
(logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
counterexamples
counterexamples
noun
plural of counterexample
counterexplanation
counterexplanation
noun
An opposing explanation
counterexposition
counterexposition
noun
An exposition that responds to, or counters, another exposition.
counterexpostulation
counterparadox
cryptoglaux
cupressinoxylon
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
deoxyribonucleoprotein
deoxyribonucleoprotein
noun
(biochemistry) The complex of DNA and protein in which DNA is usually found upon cell disruption and isolation.
desoxyribonucleoprotein
dexiotropous
dextrotropous
diaplexus
dimethylsulphoxide
dimethylsulphoxide
noun
Alternative spelling of dimethyl sulfoxide
disulphoxid
disulphoxide
dupaix
dupleix
duplex
duplex
adj
(architecture) Having two floors
(architecture) Having two units, divisions, suites, apartments
(soil science) Having horizons with contrasting textures.
(telecommunications) Bidirectional (in two directions).
noun
(US) A dwelling unit with two floors
(US, Canada) A house made up of two dwelling units.
(biochemistry) A double-stranded polynucleotide.
(geology) A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.
(juggling) A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
(philately) A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
verb
(juggling) To make a series of duplex throws.
To make duplex.
To make into a duplex.
duplexed
duplexed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of duplex
duplexer
duplexer
noun
(electronics) A device that enables communication in two directions over a single path.
duplexers
duplexers
noun
plural of duplexer
duplexes
duplexes
noun
plural of duplex
duplexing
duplexing
verb
present participle of duplex
duplexities
duplexities
noun
plural of duplexity
duplexity
duplexity
noun
The state of being duplex
duplexs
epixylous
epixylous
adj
(mycology) Relating to, growing or living on the surface of wood
epizeuxis
epizeuxis
noun
(rhetoric) The repetition of words in immediate succession for emphasis.
euplexoptera
eupraxia
eupraxia
noun
eupraxy
learning attributes of deaf people
eurypharynx
exappendiculate
exceptious
exceptious
adj
(obsolete) Apt to take exception, or to object; captious, complaining.
exceptiousness
exceptiousness
noun
(obsolete) The quality of being exceptious.
excipula
excipula
noun
plural of excipulum
excipulaceae
excipular
excipule
excipuliform
excipulum
excipulum
noun
An exciple.
exculpable
exculpable
adj
Capable of being exculpated; deserving exculpation.
exculpate
exculpate
verb
To clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.
exculpated
exculpated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exculpate
exculpates
exculpates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exculpate
exculpating
exculpating
verb
present participle of exculpate
exculpation
exculpation
noun
That which exculpates; an excuse.
The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime.
exculpations
exculpations
noun
plural of exculpation
exculpative
exculpative
adj
Alternative form of exculpatory
exculpatorily
exculpatorily
adv
So as to exculpate.
exculpatory
exculpatory
adj
Tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
executiveship
executiveship
noun
The state or business of an executive.
executorship
executorship
noun
the office or position of an executor
executrixship
executrixship
noun
The state or business of an executrix.
exemplum
exemplum
noun
A story demonstrating a moral point; a parable.
An example.
exemplupla
exencephalous
exencephalus
exencephalus
noun
(medicine) A deformed infant with the brain more or less outside the cranial cavity.
exendospermous
exomphalous
exomphalous
adj
Relating to or exhibiting exomphalos.
exomphalus
exomphalus
noun
Alternative form of exomphalos
exoperidium
exoperidium
noun
The outer layer of a two-layered peridium
exophagous
exophagous
adj
Exhibiting or relating to exophagy.
exophthalmus
exophthalmus
noun
Alternative form of exophthalmos
exopterygotous
exosporium
exosporium
noun
(botany) The outer layer of a pollen grain or spore; the exine.
exosporous
exosporous
adj
Relating to an exospore.
expansum
expansure
expansure
noun
(obsolete) Expanse.
expedious
expeditious
expeditious
adj
(of a process or thing) Completed or done with efficiency and speed; facilitating speed.
Fast, prompt, speedy.
expeditiously
expeditiously
adv
In an expeditious manner
expeditiousness
expeditiousness
noun
The state of being expeditious; celerity, rapidity or speed
expenditure
expenditure
noun
(uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out.
(uncountable, countable) The amount expended; expense; outlay.
expenditures
expenditures
noun
plural of expenditure
expenseful
expenseful
adj
Full of expense; costly; chargeable.
expensefully
expensefully
adv
In an expenseful manner.
expensefulness
expensefulness
noun
The quality of being expenseful.
explicandum
explicandum
noun
(logic) That which is to be explained or explicated
exploiture
exploiture
noun
(obsolete) The act of exploiting or accomplishing; achievement.
(obsolete) exploitation
expostulate
expostulate
verb
(intransitive) To protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct.
expostulated
expostulated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expostulate
expostulates
expostulates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expostulate
expostulating
expostulating
verb
present participle of expostulate
expostulatingly
expostulatingly
adv
With expostulations.
expostulation
expostulation
noun
The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate.
expostulations
expostulations
noun
plural of expostulation
expostulative
expostulative
adj
Synonym of expostulatory
expostulatively
expostulatively
adv
In an expostulative manner.
expostulator
expostulator
noun
One who expostulates.
expostulatory
expostulatory
adj
Of, characterized by, or exhibiting expostulation.
exposture
exposture
noun
(obsolete) exposure
exposure
exposure
noun
(countable, uncountable) That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.
(horticulture) The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.
(photography) An instance of taking a photograph.
(photography) Details of the time and f-number used.
(photography) The piece of film exposed to light.
(uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.
(uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.
The act or condition of being at risk of financial losses.
exposures
exposures
noun
plural of exposure
expound
expound
verb
(intransitive) To make a statement, especially at length.
(transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length
expoundable
expoundable
adj
Able to be expounded.
expounded
expounded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expound
expounder
expounder
noun
A person who expounds, explains
expounders
expounders
noun
plural of expounder
expounding
expounding
noun
The act by which something is expounded.
verb
present participle of expound
expounds
expounds
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expound
expressionful
expressionful
adj
Full of expression; expressive.
expressionismus
expressure
expressure
noun
(obsolete) Expression; utterance; representation.
expugn
expugn
verb
(obsolete) To take by storm; capture.
expugnable
expugnable
adj
Capable of being taken by storm
expuition
expuition
noun
(obsolete) The act of spiting phlegm.
expulsatory
expulsatory
adj
expulsive; having the power to expel; serving to expel
expulse
expulsed
expulsed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expulse
expulser
expulser
noun
(obsolete) An expeller.
expulses
expulses
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expulse
expulsing
expulsing
verb
present participle of expulse
expulsion
expulsion
noun
The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.