(psychology) Of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society.
Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
adeption
adeption
noun
(obsolete) An obtaining; attainment.
adoptive
adoptive
adj
Pertaining to adoption.
Related through adoption.
aeipathy
agapetid
agaphite
aleiptes
aleiptic
ampelite
ampelite
noun
(mineralogy) A carbonaceous alum schist.
(mineralogy) An earth abounding in pyrites, used by the ancients to kill insects, etc., on vines.
ampliate
ampliate
adj
(zoology) Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects.
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To enlarge.
anapaite
anapaite
noun
(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.
antilope
antipode
antipode
noun
Something directly opposite or diametrically opposed.
antipole
antipole
noun
(geography) The opposite pole.
(geometry) A position directly opposite (possibly also used figuratively).
antipope
antipope
noun
(Christianity) A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.
antirape
antirape
adj
Opposed to rape
antitype
antitype
noun
A type that represents the opposite or antagonist of another type.
Something that is symbolized or represented by a type, such as Christ by the Paschal Lamb; the fulfillment of a type.
apachite
apachite
noun
(mineralogy) A monoclinic blue mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
apatetic
apatheia
apatheia
noun
(philosophy) A state of mind in Stoic philosophy in which one is free from emotional disturbance; the freedom from all passions.
apathies
apathies
noun
plural of apathy
apathize
apathize
verb
To become apathetic or insensible
To make apathetic or insensible
apatites
apatites
noun
plural of apatite
aperient
aperient
adj
Having a gentle laxative effect.
noun
A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
aperitif
aperitif
noun
Alternative form of apéritif
apertion
apertion
noun
(archaic) An opening; an aperture.
(archaic) The act of opening.
aphanite
aphanite
noun
(geology, petrology) Certain dark igneous rocks having grain so fine that the individual crystals cannot be seen with the naked eye.
aphetism
aphetism
noun
Aphesis.
The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire.
aphetize
aphetize
verb
(transitive, linguistics) To shorten by aphesis.
aporetic
aporetic
adj
Tending to doubt.
appetite
appetite
noun
Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
Desire to eat food or consume drink.
The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.
appetize
appetize
verb
(rare) To whet the appetite.
appinite
appointe
apposite
apposite
adj
Positioned at rest in respect to another, be it side-to-side, front-to-front, back-to-back, or even three-dimensionally: in apposition.
Related, homologous.
Strikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.
noun
(rare) That which is apposite; something suitable.
apricate
apricate
verb
(intransitive, rare) To bask in the sun.
(transitive, also figuratively, rare) To disinfect and freshen by exposing to the sun; to sun.
apterial
apterium
apterium
noun
(ornithology) An area of bare (featherless) skin on a bird.
apteroid
aptitude
aptitude
noun
Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
The condition of being suitable.
apyretic
apyretic
adj
(medicine) Without fever, free from fever.
aseptify
asperite
asperity
asperity
noun
(countable) An area that protrudes from a surface.
(countable) Something that is harsh and difficult to endure.
(countable, geology) A section of a fault line with high friction, such that there is no movement along this part of the fault except during an earthquake.
The quality of being difficult or unpleasant to experience.
The quality of being harsh or severe in the way one speaks or behaves toward people.
The quality of having a rough or uneven surface.
aspidate
aspidate
adj
Shield-shaped; having the form of a flat plate.
aspirate
aspirate
adj
Synonym of aspirated.
noun
(linguistics) A sound produced by such a puff of air.
(linguistics) The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive or fricative consonant.
A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.
A sample of fluid, tissue, or other substance that is withdrawn from a body cavity, cyst, or tumor.
verb
(transitive) To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.
(transitive) To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.
(transitive, intransitive, linguistics) To produce an audible puff of breath. especially following a consonant, such as the letter "h" at the beginning of house or hat in standard English.
1887, James Frederick Hodgetts, Greater England, page 33
atreptic
atriplex
atropine
atropine
noun
(toxicology, pharmacology) An alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other sources, such as the seeds of the thorn-apple. Though overdoses would be fatal it is used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (e.g. in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils).
baptised
baptised
adj
(of a person) Who has been baptised.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of baptise
baptises
baptises
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of baptise
baptiste
baptized
baptized
adj
(of a person) who has been baptized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of baptize
baptizee
baptizee
noun
One who undergoes baptism.
baptizer
baptizer
noun
One who baptizes.
baptizes
baptizes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of baptize
bepaints
bepaints
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bepaint
bespirit
bestripe
betipple
biophyte
biophyte
noun
(biology) Any plant that obtains nourishment from the bodies of insects (or other once-living organisms)
biotopes
biotopes
noun
plural of biotope
biotypes
biotypes
noun
plural of biotype
biparted
bumpiest
bumpiest
adj
superlative form of bumpy: most bumpy
calapite
campiest
campiest
adj
superlative form of campy: most campy
campsite
campsite
noun
A place where one or more tents may be pitched for overnight stay in an outdoor area.
capetian
capetian
Adjective
Pertaining to a French dynasty founded by Hugh Capet.
Noun
A member of this dynasty.
capitare
capitate
capitate
adj
(anatomy) Having a distinct globular tip.
(botany) Forming a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites.
noun
(anatomy) The capitate bone of the wrist.
verb
(US, health care) To pay health-care providers using a capitation system.
cappiest
capriote
captived
captived
adj
(obsolete) Captured; captive.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of captive
captives
captives
noun
plural of captive
caripeta
catpiece
cesspits
cesspits
noun
plural of cesspit
chapiter
chapiter
noun
(UK, law, obsolete) A written summary of matters to be inquired of or presented before justices in eyre, or justices of assize, or of the peace, in their sessions; articles.
(architecture) The capital or uppermost part of a column, upon which the roof and its decorations are supported.
Obsolete form of chapter.
chapitle
coemptio
cooptive
cooptive
adj
Relating to cooption
copalite
copalite
noun
Synonym of copaline
coproite
copyedit
copyedit
noun
A single change to the text of a document that is an instance of copyediting.
The process or act of copyediting a document.
The result of copyediting a document.
verb
(transitive, printing) To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.
crepiest
crepiest
adj
superlative form of crepy: most crepy
crepitus
crepitus
noun
(medicine) Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.
crispate
crispate
adj
(botany) Having curled, wavy or notched edges
crispest
crispest
adj
superlative form of crisp: most crisp
cuppiest
cuprites
cuprites
noun
plural of cuprite
cypriote
daphnite
decrepit
decrepit
adj
Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
depaints
depaints
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of depaint
depeinct
deperdit
depicted
depicted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of depict
depicter
depicter
noun
A person who depicts (a specified subject)
depictor
depictor
noun
Alternative form of depicter
depilate
depilate
verb
To remove hair from the body.
depoliti
deposita
deposito
deposits
deposits
noun
plural of deposit
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deposit
depthing
deputies
deputies
noun
plural of deputy
deputing
deputing
verb
present participle of depute
deputise
deputise
verb
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of deputize.
deputize
deputize
verb
(intransitive) To act as a substitute for a person in their role or office
(transitive) To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy.
(transitive) to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
descript
descript
adj
Archaic form of described.
despited
despited
verb
simple past tense and past participle of despite
despites
despites
noun
plural of despite
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of despite
despotic
despotic
adj
Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.
Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.
diapente
diapente
noun
(medicine, obsolete) A composition of five ingredients.
(music, obsolete) The interval of the fifth or the harmonic ratio 3:2.
diaphote
diaphote
noun
(historical) A supposed instrument designed for transmitting pictures by telegraph. It turned out the device was a hoax.
dioptase
dioptase
noun
An intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.
diopters
diopters
noun
plural of diopter
dioptres
dioptres
noun
plural of dioptre
dipeptid
dipmeter
dipneust
dippiest
dippiest
adj
superlative form of dippy: most dippy
dipsetic
dipsetic
adj
Tending to produce thirst.
dipterad
dipteral
dipteral
adj
Belonging to the order of insects Diptera.
Having a double row of columns on each on the flanks, as well as in front and rear, often said of a temple.
Having two wings only.
dipteran
dipteran
adj
(entomology) Relating to or denoting dipterans.
noun
(entomology) An insect of the large order Diptera; a fly.
dipteroi
dipteroi
noun
plural of dipteros
dipteron
dipteros
dipteros
noun
(architecture) A building with double peristyle or colonnade.
dipterus
dipteryx
discepts
discepts
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of discept
dispetal
disputed
disputed
adj
(of territory) Claimed by more than one sovereign state.
Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of dispute
disputer
disputer
noun
One who disputes.
disputes
disputes
noun
plural of dispute
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dispute
dumpiest
dumpiest
adj
superlative form of dumpy: most dumpy
ecliptic
ecliptic
adj
Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic.
noun
(astronomy) Also, the plane in which this great circle lies.
(astronomy) The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
(geometry) A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
ecotopic
ecotopic
adj
Relating to an ecotope.
ecotypic
ecotypic
adj
Of or pertaining to an ecotype
ectopias
ectopias
noun
plural of ectopia
egyptiac
egyptiac
Adjective
of or relating to Ancient Egypt, Egyptian
Noun
a mixture of vinegar, honey, verdigris and sometimes burnt alum formerly used as a detergent, Egyptian ointment
egyptian
egyptian
Adjective
Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.
Noun
A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.
A gypsy.
Proper noun
The Afro-Asiatic language spoken in ancient Egypt.
egyptize
egyptize
Verb
To give an Egyptian character or appearance to.
elliptic
elliptic
adj
(botany, of leaves) Oval, with a short or no point.
(geometry) Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.
(mathematics, in combination, of certain functions, equations and operators) That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.
elpidite
elpidite
Noun
An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.
empathic
empathic
adj
(science fiction) Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.
Showing or expressing empathy.
empestic
emphatic
emphatic
adj
(grammar) Belonging to a set of English tense forms comprising the auxiliary verb do + an infinitive without to.
(phonology, archaic except in layman’s use) Referring to the above consonants as well as /ħ/ and /ʕ/ (these being seen as emphatic equivalents of /h/ and /ʔ/).
Characterized by emphasis; forceful.
Stated with conviction.
ejective consonants in Ge'ez, Amharic, other Ethiopic Semitic languages, Chadic and Cushitic languages
pharyngealized consonants in Arabic, Hebrew, other Northwest Semitic languages, and Berber languages
noun
(linguistics) A word or phrase adding emphasis, such as "a lot" or "really".
(phonology) An emphatic consonant.
emptiers
emptiers
noun
plural of emptier
emptiest
emptiest
adj
superlative form of empty: most empty
emptings
emptings
noun
(dated) The lees of wine or beer, used for their yeast in making bread, etc.