(physics) The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases; it comprises aerostatics and aerodynamics
plural of aeromechanic
aimworthiness
aimworthiness
noun
The quality of having good aim (with a weapon).
alongshoreman
alongshoreman
noun
(archaic) Alternative form of longshoreman
alphanumerics
alphanumerics
noun
plural of alphanumeric
amblyrhynchus
amorphousness
amorphousness
noun
The state or quality of being amorphous.
amphictyonies
amphictyonies
noun
plural of amphictyony
amphigenously
amphigenously
adv
In an amphigenous manner.
amphipneustic
amphisbaenian
amphisbaenian
noun
(zoology) Any member of the Amphisbaenia, the clade of worm lizards.
amphisbaenoid
amphisbaenoid
adj
(zoology) Resembling or relating to the lizards of the genus Amphisbaena.
amphisbaenous
analphabetism
analphabetism
noun
Illiteracy, the inability to read and write.
anaptomorphus
anathematised
anathematised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of anathematise
anathematiser
anathematiser
noun
Alternative spelling of anathematizer
anathematizes
anathematizes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anathematize
andromorphous
andromorphous
adj
Having the outward appearance of a male
angiemphraxis
anisognathism
anomophyllous
antiasthmatic
antiasthmatic
adj
antasthmatic
antiharmonist
antihemolysin
antihistamine
antihistamine
noun
(pharmacology) A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.
antimechanism
antimechanism
noun
(philosophy) A belief that opposes mechanism.
antimechanist
antimechanist
noun
(philosophy) One who rejects mechanism.
antiochianism
archmessenger
archvestryman
argumentmaths
aschelminthes
astonishments
astonishments
noun
plural of astonishment
asynchronisms
asynchronisms
noun
plural of asynchronism
athanasianism
autochthonism
autochthonism
noun
The state of being autochthonal.
autohemolysin
autohemolysin
noun
(immunology) Any hemolysin produced by the affected person's own body
autohypnotism
autohypnotism
noun
autohypnosis
automechanism
bantamweights
bantamweights
noun
plural of bantamweight
basichromatin
basichromatin
noun
The basophil portion of the chromatin of a cell.
blacksmithing
blacksmithing
noun
the business of a blacksmith
verb
present participle of blacksmith
blandishments
blandishments
noun
plural of blandishment
boardsmanship
boardsmanship
noun
Alternative form of boardmanship
brachydontism
brahmanaspati
branchiostoma
branchiostoma
noun
the lancelet (Amphioxus lanceolatus)
brinksmanship
brinksmanship
noun
Alternative form of brinkmanship
bronchiospasm
bronchotomist
catechumenism
catechumenism
noun
The religious instruction given to a catechumen.
chairmanships
chairmanships
noun
plural of chairmanship
chamaeleontis
champagneless
champagneless
adj
Without champagne.
championships
championships
noun
plural of championship
chancellorism
chastisements
chastisements
noun
plural of chastisement
chaucerianism
cheesemongery
cheesemongery
noun
Cheese and/or butter sold by a cheesemonger.
The building where a cheesemonger sells dairy goods.
The work of a cheesemonger; the selling of cheese.
chemisorption
chemisorption
noun
(chemistry) the process in which a substance is adsorbed on the surface of another by means of chemical rather than physical bonding
chemosorption
chiasmodontid
chiasmodontid
noun
(zoology) Any fish in the family Chiasmodontidae.
chlamydomonas
chondriosomal
chondriosomes
chondriosomes
noun
plural of chondriosome
chondromatous
chondromatous
adj
Having or relating to chondromata.
chondrosamine
chondrosamine
noun
(dated) galactosamine
chondroseptum
chondrosteoma
chromaticness
chromaticness
noun
The quality of being chromatic.
chromogenesis
chromogenesis
noun
(biochemistry) The biosynthesis of pigments
chronisotherm
chronotropism
chronotropism
noun
(physiology) Modification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action
chrysanthemin
chrysanthemin
noun
(organic chemistry) An anthocyanin, the 3-glucoside of cyanidin, found in various plants and fruits including peaches and lychees.
chrysanthemum
chrysanthemum
noun
Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.
chrysothamnus
churchmanship
churchmanship
noun
The craft or skill of being a churchman.
cinematheques
cinematheques
noun
plural of cinematheque
clethrionomys
clothesmonger
cnemapophysis
cnemidophorus
coachsmithing
coachsmithing
noun
The manufacture of coaches.
coelelminthes
commandership
commandership
noun
The role of a commander.
commonwealths
commonwealths
noun
plural of commonwealth
companionship
companionship
noun
(archaic) An association, a fellowship.
An organized group of people.
The state of being a journeyman.
The state of having or being a companion.
comprehension
comprehension
noun
(Christianity) The inclusion of nonconformists within the Church of England.
(logic) The totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion.
(programming) A compact syntax for generating a list in some functional programming languages.
Thorough understanding.
comprehensive
comprehensive
adj
Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
noun
(Britain) A comprehensive school.
compsognathus
corinthianism
counterambush
counterambush
noun
An ambush set up in response to another ambush.
craftsmanship
craftsmanship
noun
An example of a craftsman's work.
The quality of being a craftsman.
craftsmenship
curmudgeonish
deemphasizing
deemphasizing
verb
present participle of deemphasize
deipnosophism
desmognathism
desmognathous
desmognathous
adj
(zoology) having the maxillopalatine bones united; applied to a group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), including various wading and swimming birds, such as ducks and herons, and also raptorial and other kinds
dethronements
dethronements
noun
plural of dethronement
dexamethasone
dexamethasone
noun
(pharmacology, biochemistry) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent.
diathermanous
diathermanous
adj
Having the property of transmitting radiant heat; diathermal.
dichotomising
dichotomising
verb
present participle of dichotomise
diminishingly
diminishingly
adv
In a diminishing manner; becoming progressively smaller.
diminishments
diminishments
noun
plural of diminishment
disharmonical
disharmonical
adj
Alternative form of disharmonic (“not harmonic”)
disharmonious
disharmonious
adj
Not harmonious; lacking harmony.
disharmonised
disharmonised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of disharmonise
disharmonized
disharmonized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of disharmonize
dishevelments
dodecaphonism
draftsmanship
draftsmanship
noun
the art or craft of a draftsman
the skill of drawing
draughtswoman
draughtswoman
noun
Alternative spelling of draftswoman
dysmenorrheal
dysmenorrheal
adj
Relating to dysmenorrhea.
dysmenorrheic
dysmenorrheic
adj
Of, pertaining to, or experiencing dysmenorrhea.
dysmenorrhoea
dysmenorrhoea
noun
Alternative spelling of dysmenorrhea
echinospermum
embellishment
embellishment
noun
An act of embellishing.
An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.
enanthematous
enanthematous
adj
(pathology) Relating to an enanthem
enchainements
enchylematous
encipherments
encipherments
noun
plural of encipherment
encroachments
encroachments
noun
plural of encroachment
endotheliomas
enshrinements
enshrinements
noun
plural of enshrinement
enthelminthes
enthrallments
enthrallments
noun
plural of enthrallment
enthronements
enthronements
noun
plural of enthronement
entomophagous
entomophagous
adj
feeding on insects; insectivorous
entomophilous
entomophilous
adj
Of, pertaining to, or pollinated by means of entomophily.
entomophytous
entrenchments
entrenchments
noun
plural of entrenchment
ephemeralness
ephemeralness
noun
The quality of being ephemeral or transitory.
establishment
establishment
noun
(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
etheostominae
ethmosphenoid
ethmosphenoid
adj
(anatomy) Relating to, or joining the ethmoid and sphenoid bones.
ethnocentrism
ethnocentrism
noun
The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.
euphemisation
exanthematous
exanthematous
adj
Of or pertaining to exanthem.
excisemanship
excisemanship
noun
The state or business of an exciseman.
exhibitionism
exhibitionism
noun
(pathology) The practice or character trait of deliberately displaying one's genitals, nipples, or buttocks in public.
The practice or character trait of deliberately drawing attention to oneself.
fashionmonger
fashionmonger
noun
(derogatory) One who slavishly follows the latest fashions.