Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
antichlor |
noun |
Any substance (but especially sodium hyposulphite) used in removing the excess of chlorine left in paper pulp or stuffs after bleaching. |
anticivic |
noun |
Opposed to citizenship. |
anticness |
noun |
The quality of being antic. |
antidotal |
adjective |
Having the quality an antidote; fitted to counteract the effects of poison. |
antigraph |
noun |
A copy or transcript. |
antihelix |
noun |
The curved elevation of the cartilage of the ear, within or in front of the helix. See Ear. |
antiloquy |
noun |
Contradiction. |
antimason |
noun |
One opposed to Freemasonry. |
antimeter |
noun |
A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles. |
antimonic |
adjective |
Pertaining to, or derived from, antimony; — said of those compounds of antimony in which this element has its highest equivalence; as, antimonic acid. |
antipapal |
adjective |
Opposed to the pope or to popery. |
antipathy |
noun |
Contrariety or opposition in feeling; settled aversion or dislike; repugnance; distaste., Natural contrariety; incompatibility; repugnancy of qualities; as, oil and water have antipathy. |
antiphone |
noun |
The response which one side of the choir makes to the other in a chant; alternate chanting or signing. |
antiphony |
noun |
A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing., An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively. |
antipodal |
adjective |
Pertaining to the antipodes; situated on the opposite side of the globe., Diametrically opposite. |
antipodes |
noun |
Those who live on the side of the globe diametrically opposite., The country of those who live on the opposite side of the globe., Anything exactly opposite or contrary. |
antiquary |
adjective |
Pertaining to antiquity., One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity. |
antiquate |
verb t. |
To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate. |
antiquely |
adverb |
In an antique manner. |
antiquist |
noun |
An antiquary; a collector of antiques. |
antiquity |
noun |
The quality of being ancient; ancientness; great age; as, a statue of remarkable antiquity; a family of great antiquity., Old age., Ancient times; former ages; times long since past; as, Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity., The ancients; the people of ancient times., An old gentleman., A relic or monument of ancient times; as, a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution. [In this sense, usually in the plural.] |
antisolar |
adjective |
Opposite to the sun; — said of the point in the heavens 180ยก distant from the sun. |
antispast |
noun |
A foot of four syllables, the first and fourth short, and the second and third long (#). |
antitoxin |
noun |
Alt. of Antitoxine |
antitypal |
adjective |
Antitypical. |
antizymic |
adjective |
Preventing fermentation. |