Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words tickle-footed adjective Uncertain; inconstant; slippery. timothy grass A kind of grass (Phleum pratense) with long cylindrical spikes; — called also herd’s grass, in England, cat’s-tail grass, and meadow cat’s-tail grass. It is much prized for fodder. See Illustration in Appendix. tintinnabular adjective Alt. of Tintinnabulary titanotherium noun A large … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words technicalness noun The quality or state of being technical; technicality. technological adjective Of or pertaining to technology.
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words tables d’hote plural of Table d’hote tablespoonful noun As much as a tablespoon will hold; enough to fill a tablespoon. It is usually reckoned as one half of a fluid ounce, or four fluid drams. tampico fiber Alt. of fibre tantalization noun The act of tantalizing, or state of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words siderographic adjective Alt. of Siderographical significantly adverb In a significant manner. signification noun The act of signifying; a making known by signs or other means., That which is signified or made known; that meaning which a sign, character, or token is intended to convey; as, the signification of words. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words shakespearean adjective Of, pertaining to, or in the style of, Shakespeare or his works. shallow-pated adjective Shallow-brained. sharpshooting noun A shooting with great precision and effect; hence, a keen contest of wit or argument. sharp-sighted adjective Having quick or acute sight; — used literally and figuratively. shatter-pated adjective Disordered … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words schismatizing present participle & vb. noun of Schismatize schizocoelous adjective Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a schizocoele. schizogenesis noun Reproduction by fission. schizognathae noun pl. The schizognathous birds. schizomycetes noun pl. An order of Schizophyta, including the so-called fission fungi, or bacteria. See Schizophyta, in the Supplement. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words saccharifying present participle & vb. noun of Saccharify saccharimeter noun An instrument for ascertaining the quantity of saccharine matter in any solution, as the juice of a plant, or brewers’ and distillers’ worts. saccharimetry noun The act, process or method of determining the amount and kind of sugar present … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words quadragesimal adjective Belonging to Lent; used in Lent; Lenten. quadratojugal adjective Of or pertaining to the quadrate and jugal bones., Of or pertaining to the quadratojugal bone., The quadratojugal bone. quadrennially adverb Once in four years. quadricipital noun Of or pertaining to the quadriceps. quadricornous adjective Having four horns, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words psychogenesis noun Genesis through an internal force, as opposed to natural selection. psychological adjective Of or pertaining to psychology. See Note under Psychic. psychophysics noun The science of the connection between nerve action and consciousness; the science which treats of the relations of the psychical and physical in their … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words practicalness noun Same as Practicality. praefloration noun Same as Prefloration. praefoliation noun Same as Prefoliation. praenominical adjective Of or pertaining to a praenomen. praeoperculum noun Same as Preoperculum. pragmatically adverb In a pragmatical manner. preaccusation noun Previous accusation. preadjustment noun Previous adjustment. preadmonition noun Previous warning or admonition; forewarning. … Read more