A repudiation on oath of a religious or political principle.
A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy.
The act of abjuring.
adjectival
adjectival
adj
(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.
(law) Of or relating to procedure, especially to technicalities thereof.
noun
An adjectival phrase or clause.
adjectives
adjectives
noun
plural of adjective
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adjective
adjoinedly
adjoinedly
adv
In an adjoined manner; connectedly.
adjourning
adjourning
verb
present participle of adjourn
adjudicata
adjudicate
adjudicate
verb
(Scotland, law) To seize, or convey, a debtor's estate as security.
To act as a judge.
To settle a legal case or other dispute.
adjunction
adjunction
noun
(category theory) Given a pair of categories 𝒞 and 𝒟: an anti-parallel pair of functors F:𝒞→𝒟 and G:𝒟→𝒞 and a natural transformation 𝜂: mbox id_C→GF called “unit” such that for any object A∈𝒞, for any object B∈𝒟, and for any morphism f:A→GB, there is a unique morphism g:FA→B such that Gg∘𝜂_A=f. (Note: there is another natural transformation called “counit” as well but its existence may be derived by theorem.) The pair of functors express a similarity between the pair of categories which is weaker than that of an equivalence of categories.
(law) The joining of personal property owned by one to that owned by another.
The act of joining; the thing joined or added.
adjunctive
adjunctive
adj
(logic) the property of two operations x and y, such that ax(ayb) = a, and ay(axb) = a
additional; neither basic nor primary
forming an adjunct
noun
(grammar) a connector joining two components of the same weight, such as a coordinating conjunction
(manufacturing) a substance added as a supplement; often in the phrase "additives and adjunctives."
adjuration
adjuration
noun
A grave warning.
A solemn oath.
antihijack
arrojadite
arrojadite
noun
(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium.
autojigger
azerbaijan
azerbaijan
Proper noun
country in West Asia; official name: Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
baviaantje
beaujolais
bejaundice
cajoleries
cajoleries
noun
plural of cajolery
cajolingly
cajolingly
adv
in a cajoling manner
castilleja
coadjutive
coadjutive
adj
Rendering mutual aid; coadjutant.
coadjutrix
coadjutrix
noun
A female coadjutor
An assistant (and eventual successor) to an abbess
conjuctiva
darjeeling
darjeeling
Proper noun
A city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Noun
A type of tea from the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India.
dejeration
dejeration
noun
(obsolete) The act of swearing solemnly.
dijudicant
dijudicant
noun
One who dijudicates.
dijudicate
dijudicate
verb
To make a judicial decision; to decide; to determine.
domajigger
equijacent
georgadjis
hadjipanos
highjacked
highjacked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of highjack
highjacker
highjacker
noun
Alternative spelling of hijacker
hijackings
hijackings
noun
plural of hijacking
ijamsville
injectable
injectable
adj
(pharmacy) Capable of being (or designed to be) injected
noun
(pharmacy, cosmetics, pharmacology) A liquid, such as a medicine or a Botox solution, which is injected using a needle and syringe.
injudicial
injudicial
adj
Not according to the forms of law; not judicial.
interjugal
jaborandis
jaborandis
noun
plural of jaborandi
jaboticaba
jaboticaba
noun
Its fruit, purplish-black with a white pulp, which can be eaten raw or used in jellies and drinks.
The evergreen Brazilian grape tree, Myrciaria cauliflora, a fruit-bearing tree native to Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
jackassism
jackassism
noun
Foolish behaviour; stupidity.
jacketlike
jacketwise
jacketwise
adv
In the manner of a jacket.
jackfishes
jackfishes
noun
plural of jackfish
jackknifed
jackknifed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jackknife
jackknifes
jackknifes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of jackknife
jackknives
jackknives
noun
plural of jackknife
jacknifing
jackpiling
jackquelin
jackrabbit
jackrabbit
noun
any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus
verb
(US) To make a sudden, rapid movement
jacksnipes
jacksnipes
noun
plural of jacksnipe
jacksonian
jacksonian
adj
Alternative letter-case form of Jacksonian
jacksonism
jacksonite
jacksonite
Noun
A Jacksonian.
jacobinise
jacobinism
jacobinism
Noun
The principles of the Jacobins; violent opposition to legitimate government.
jacobinize
jacobinize
verb
Alternative form of Jacobinize
jacobitely
jacobitish
jacobitish
Adjective
Of or pertaining to the Jacobites.
jacobitism
jacobitism
Noun
The political movement dedicated to the restoration of the Stuart kings to the thrones of England, Scotland, later the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Kingdom of Ireland.
jacqueline
jactitated
jactitated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jactitate
jaculating
jaculating
verb
present participle of jaculate
jaculation
jaculation
noun
(obsolete) The act of throwing or tossing something
jaculative
jadishness
jadishness
noun
The quality of being jadish.
jadotville
jaggheries
jaggheries
noun
plural of jagghery
jaghiredar
jaguarondi
jaguarondi
noun
Alternative spelling of jaguarundi
jaguarundi
jaguarundi
noun
A medium-sized Central and South American wild cat, Puma yagouaroundi, Herpailurus yagouaroundi or Felis yagouaroundi.
jailbreaks
jailbreaks
noun
plural of jailbreak
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of jailbreak
jailership
jailership
noun
The role or status of a jailer.
jailhouses
jailhouses
noun
plural of jailhouse
jailkeeper
jailkeeper
noun
One who keeps a jail; a jailer.
jajawijaja
jamesonite
jamesonite
noun
(mineralogy) A dark grey monoclinic sulfosalt mineral with chemical formula Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄.
jamesville
janesville
janesville
Proper noun
a CDP in Lassen County, California, USA.
a small city in Black Hawk and Bremer Counties, Iowa, USA.
a city and township in Waseca County, Minnesota, USA.
a city and town in Rock County, Wisconsin, USA; the city is the county seat of Rock County.
janisaries
janisaries
noun
plural of janisary
janitorial
janitorial
adj
Of or pertaining to a janitor.
janizarian
janizarian
adj
Of or pertaining to the janizaries or their government.
janizaries
janizaries
noun
plural of janizary
japaconine
japaconine
noun
(organic chemistry) A substance found, with benzoic acid, in japbenzaconine.
japanicize
japanizing
japanizing
verb
Alternative letter-case form of Japanizing
japishness
japishness
noun
The state or quality of being japish.
japonicize
jardiniere
jardiniere
noun
A plantstand or flowerpot, especially one made of decorated pottery or porcelain.
Vegetables served as a garnish over meat.
jargonised
jargonised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jargonise
jargonized
jargonized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jargonize
jargonizer
jarovizing
jarvisburg
jasonville
jasperized
jasperized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jasperize
jaspideous
jaspideous
adj
jaspidean; containing jasper
jaspidean; like jasper
jaspidean; made of jasper
jastrzebie
jateorhiza
jaundicing
jaundicing
verb
present participle of jaundice
jauntiness
jauntiness
noun
The quality of being jaunty.
jauntingly
jauntingly
adv
In a jaunting manner.
javelineer
javelineer
noun
A soldier who throws a javelin.
javelining
javelining
verb
present participle of javelin
jawtwister
jaywalking
jaywalking
noun
gerund of jaywalk.
verb
present participle of jaywalk
jealousies
jealousies
noun
plural of jealousy
jeanpaulia
jeapordize
jeopardied
jeopardied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jeopardy
jeopardies
jeopardies
noun
plural of jeopardy
jeoparding
jeoparding
verb
present participle of jeopard
jeopardise
jeopardise
verb
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of jeopardize.
jeopardize
jeopardize
verb
(US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
jeremianic
jerkinhead
jerkinhead
noun
(architecture) The hipped part of a roof which is hipped only for a part of its height, leaving a truncated gable.
jesuitical
jesuitical
adj
Synonym of Jesuitic
jethronian
jezebelian
jiggermast
jiggermast
noun
(nautical) The fourth-tallest mast on a ship with more than three masts; particularly a full-rigged ship.
jinricksha
jinricksha
noun
Alternative spelling of jinriksha
jinrikiman
jinrikiman
noun
The person who pulls a jinriki (Japanese rickshaw).
jinrikisha
jinrikisha
noun
Alternative form of jinriksha
joachimite
joaquinite
joaquinite
noun
(mineralogy) A rare silicate mineral.
jocularity
jocularity
noun
Joking, humorous remarks or behaviour.
johnsonian
johnsonian
Adjective
Of or pertaining to (1709–1784), English writer and lexicographer.
jordanians
jouissance
jouissance
noun
(obsolete) Enjoyment, delight, pleasure.
In poststructuralism, a transgressive, excessive kind of pleasure linked to the division and splitting of the subject involved.
journaling
journaling
noun
(computing, by extension) The change log of the file system or database.
The activity of keeping a diary, or journal.
verb
present participle of journal
journalise
journalise
verb
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of journalize
journalish
journalism
journalism
noun
The activity or profession of being a journalist.
The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications and broadcast news media, for the purpose of informing the audience.
The style of writing characteristic of material in periodical print publications and broadcast news media, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events with an attempt to minimize analysis or interpretation.
journalist
journalist
noun
(originally) The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.
A reporter, someone who professionally reports on news and current events.
One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.
journalize
journalize
verb
(intransitive) To write in a journal; to keep a journal.
(transitive) To record in a journal.
jovanovich
jovialized
jovialized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of jovialize
jovialness
jovialness
noun
The state or condition of being jovial; joviality.
jovialties
jovialties
noun
plural of jovialty
jubilantly
jubilantly
adv
With jubilation or triumph.
jubilarian
jubilarian
noun
A person celebrating a jubilee or other special anniversary.
jubilating
jubilating
verb
present participle of jubilate
jubilation
jubilation
noun
A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.
jubilatory
jubilatory
adj
That expresses jubilation
judaically
judaically
Adverb
In a Judaic manner; in a manner that is of or pertaining to Judaism.
judication
judication
noun
The act of judging, judgment.
judicative
judicative
adj
Having power to judge; judicial.
judicatory
judicatory
adj
By which a judgement can be made; decisive, critical.
Pertaining to judgement, or to passing a sentence.
noun
(chiefly in Scotland) A court or tribunal
judicature
judicature
judicature
noun
Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.
The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.