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  • ACROPETALLYadverb1 finderIn an acropetal manner.
  • ACROPHOBEnoun37 findersA person who suffers from acrophobia, a fear of heights.
  • ACROPHOBIAnoun119 findersphobia or strong fear of being high above ground level
  • ACROPHONYnounAncient Greek5 findersThe naming of letters in an alphabetic writing system using words whose initial sounds are represented by the respective letters.
  • ACROPOLISnounAncient Greek44 findersA promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical peri
  • ACROSOMALadjective1 finderOf or pertaining to acrosomes
  • ACROSOMEnoun5 findersA structure forming the end of the head of a spermatozoon.
  • ACROTISMnounAncient Greek1 finderA lack or defect of the pulse.
  • ACRYLAMIDEnoun2 findersThe amide of acrylic acid, CH2=CH.CONH2; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides.
  • ACRYLATEnoun9 findersAny salt or ester of acrylic acid.
  • ACTABLEadjective2 findersAble to be acted, as by an actor.
  • ACTANTnounFrench1 finderThat which acts; a source of action or activity.
  • ACTINnounAncient Greek41 findersA globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament).
  • ACTINALadjectiveAncient Greek16 findersPertaining to the side or surface around the mouth in an animal that has radial symmetry such as a starfish.
  • ACTINALLYadverb1 finderIn an actinal manner.
  • ACTINGadjective2 findersTemporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
  • ACTINIAnoun5 findersA sea anemone, specifically a member of the genus Actinia.
  • ACTINICadjectiveAncient Greek12 findersRelated to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the ultraviolet range.
  • ACTINIDEnoun38 findersAny of the 15 radioactive elements of the periodic table from actinium to lawrencium that are positioned under the lanthanides, to which they have similar chemistry.
  • ACTINIFORMadjective1 finderHaving a radiated form; ray-shaped.
  • ACTINISMnoun1 finder(chemistry, physics) That property of electromagnetic radiation that leads to the production of photochemical effects
  • ACTINIUMnounFrench61 findersA radioactive, metallic chemical element (symbol: Ac) with an atomic number of 89; found in uranium ores. An atom of this element.
  • ACTINOIDnoun9 findersactinide
  • ACTINOLITEnoun2 findersA mineral with monoclinic crystals of the chemical formula Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2, belonging to the amphibole group.
  • ACTINOMETERnoun1 finderAn instrument used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
  • ACTINOMETRYnoun1 finderthe measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation
  • ACTINOMORPHIESnoun9 findersThe condition of being actinomorphic.
  • ACTINOMORPHYnoun2 findersThe condition of being actinomorphic.
  • ACTINONnoun2 findersRadon-219 (21986Rn; symbol An), an isotope of radon
  • ACTIONnounProto-Indo-European18 findersThe effort of performing or doing something.
  • ACTIONABLEadjectiveLatin15 findersAble to be acted on; able to be used as the basis for taking action.
  • ACTIONABLYadverb4 findersIn an actionable manner.
  • ACTIONERnoun2 findersAn action movie.
  • ACTIVEadjectiveProto-Indo-European10 findersHaving the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
  • ACTIVELYadverbMiddle English7 findersIn an active manner.
  • ACTIVISMnoun9 findersThe practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.
  • ACTIVIZEverb1 finderTo convert to activism.
  • ACTORnounAncient Greek3 findersSomeone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.
  • ACTORISHadjective1 finderOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of an actor or theatrical acting; like an actor.
  • ACTORLYadjective1 finderPertaining or proper to an actor.
  • ACTUALadjectiveProto-Indo-European25 findersrelating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
  • ACTUALIZEverb5 findersTo make real; to realize.
  • ACTUALLYadverbMiddle English3 findersIn act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
  • ACTUARYnounLatin113 findersRegistrar, clerk.
  • ACTUATIONnoun24 findersThe act of putting into motion.
  • ACUITYnounLatin197 findersSharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
  • ACULEATEadjectiveLatin1 finderHaving a sting; sharp like a prickle.
  • ACULEUSnounLatin3 findersA sharp spike or other projection growing on a plant, as in some brambles and roses.
  • ACUMENnounLatin218 findersQuickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
  • ACUMINATEadjectiveLatin10 findersTapering to a point; pointed.
  • ACUMINOUSadjectiveLatin4 findersCharacterized by acumen; keen.
  • ACUPOINTnoun7 findersA specific point on the body where acupuncture or acupressure is applied.
  • ACUSHLAnounIrish3 findersdarling
  • ACUTEadjectiveLatin44 findersBrief, quick, short.
  • ACUTELYadverb24 findersIn an acute manner
  • ACUTENESSnoun2 findersThe quality of being acute or pointed.
  • ACYLnounLatin6 findersAny of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.
  • ACYLATEverb2 findersTo add one or more acyl groups to a compound.
  • ACYLATIONnoun7 findersThe process of adding an acyl group to a compound.
  • ADACTYLOUSadjective1 finderWithout fingers or without toes.
  • ADAGEnounLatin47 findersAn old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
  • ADAGIOnounItalian73 findersA tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
  • ADAMSITEnoun1 finderAn organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent.
  • ADAPTverbLatin17 findersTo make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
  • ADAPTERnoun4 findersOne who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
  • ADAPTIVEadjective45 findersOf, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
  • ADAPTIVELYadverb23 findersIn an adaptive manner; with adaptation; in a fitting manner
  • ADAPTOGENnounRussian9 findersAny natural herbal substance, such as ginseng, that is purported to assist the body to adapt to stress, and to exert a normalizing effect upon body functions.
  • ADAPTOGENICadjective21 findersBeing or relating to an adaptogen.
  • ADAPTORnoun2 findersAlternative spelling of adapter.
  • ADAWverbMiddle English4 findersTo daunt, overcome, subdue.
  • ADAYSadverbOld English1 finderIn the daytime.
  • ADDEEMverbOld English1 finderTo adjudge; to try, test.
  • ADDERnounProto-Indo-European1 finderAny snake.
  • ADDICTnounLatin6 findersA person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
  • ADDUCEverbLatin1 finderTo bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case.
  • ADDUCERnoun1 finderOne who adduces.
  • ADDUCTverbLatin30 findersTo draw towards a center or a middle line.
  • ADDUCTIONnounLatin58 findersThe act of adducing or bringing forward.
  • ADEEMverbLatin5 findersTo revoke (a legacy, grant, etc.) or to satisfy it by some other gift.
  • ADEMPTIONnounLatin3 findersIn the law of wills, the determination of what happens when property left under a will is no longer in the testator's estate when the testator dies.
  • ADENECTOMYnoun12 findersThe removal of all or part of the adenoid glands by surgery.
  • ADENITISnoun8 findersGlandular inflammation.
  • ADENOMAnoun16 findersA benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.
  • ADENOMATOUSadjective8 findersOf or pertaining to adenoma
  • ADENOPATHYnoun10 findersSwelling or enlargement of the glands (especially the lymph nodes); any glandular disease.
  • ADENOVIRALadjective10 findersOf, pertaining to, or caused by an adenovirus
  • ADENOVIRUSnoun27 findersAny virus of the family Adenoviridae, many of which are responsible for respiratory infections in humans
  • ADENYLICadjective2 findersOf or pertaining to adenylic acid or its derivatives
  • ADEPTadjectiveLatin50 findersWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
  • ADEPTLYadverb32 findersWith great skill or knowledge.
  • ADEQUACYnoun1 finderThe quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.
  • ADEQUATEadjectiveLatin4 findersEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
  • ADEQUATELYadverb4 findersIn an adequate manner.
  • ADEQUATIVEadjectiveLatin1 finderequivalent or sufficient; adequate.
  • ADESPOTAnounAncient Greek2 findersLiterary works not attributed to (or claimed by) an author.
  • ADHANnounArabic1 finderThe call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.
  • ADHEREverbLatin15 findersTo stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
  • ADHERENTadjectiveLatin25 findersAdhesive, sticking to something.
  • ADHERENTLYadverb6 findersIn an adherent manner.

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