A former town in United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada; now a part of the township of North Glengarry
A ghost town in British Columbia, Canada
A town in Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
A town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
alloxantin
alloxantin
noun
(organic chemistry) A hemiacetal formed by alloxan with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.
amaxomania
aminoxylol
anaximenes
anemotaxis
anemotaxis
noun
(biology) Movement of an organism in response to air currents.
annexation
annexation
noun
(law) A legal merging of a territory into another body.
Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.
anorexiant
anorexiant
noun
A thing, especially a medication, that promotes a decrease in body weight or a reduction in appetite.
anthotaxis
antialexin
antialexin
noun
(biochemistry) Any material that counteracts the action of an alexin
antiboxing
antiboxing
adj
Opposing the sport of boxing.
anticlimax
anticlimax
noun
(narratology) An unsatisfying resolution to a narrative, usually owing to a deus ex machina or similarly trivial resolution of the main conflict.
(rhetoric) An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for.
antimixing
antimixing
adj
Preventing or opposing mixing.
antioxygen
antioxygen
noun
The antimatter counterpart of oxygen. Made up of positron and antiprotons instead of electrons and protons.
antisexist
antisexist
noun
One who opposes sexism.
antisexual
antisexual
adj
Opposing sexual intercourse.
noun
One who is opposed to sex or to (teaching, researching, expressing, etc) sexuality.
antispadix
antitoxine
antitoxine
noun
Archaic form of antitoxin.
antitoxins
antitoxins
noun
plural of antitoxin
anxiolytic
anxiolytic
adj
(pharmacology) That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing
noun
(pharmacology) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
appendixed
appendixes
arsenoxide
arsenoxide
noun
(organic chemistry) The functional group -As=O; any organic compound containing this group
asphyxiant
asphyxiant
adj
That can cause asphyxiation
noun
Any substance that can cause asphyxia
ataxinomic
ataxonomic
autosexing
autosexing
noun
The identification of the sex of newborn chicks by their physical appearance, possible with certain breeds of poultry.
auxoaction
axenically
axenically
adv
Without other living organisms.
axinomancy
axinomancy
noun
(rare) Divination by saws or axes.
axiopoenus
binoxalate
binoxalate
noun
(chemistry) A salt having two equivalents of oxalic acid to one of the base; an acid oxalate.
boxhauling
boxhauling
verb
present participle of boxhaul
boxinesses
bronxville
cacodoxian
cacoxenite
cacoxenite
noun
(chemistry) A soft phosphate of iron occurring in yellowish clumps: hydrated iron aluminum phosphate oxide: (Fe,Al)₂₅(PO₄)₁₇O₆(OH)₁₂·17H₂O.
carnifexes
cephalexin
cephalexin
noun
Alternative form of cefalexin
chickenpox
chickenpox
noun
Alternative form of chicken pox
chionodoxa
chionodoxa
noun
(botany) Any plant of the former genus Chionodoxa.
chronaxies
chronaxies
noun
plural of chronaxie
clonothrix
coannexing
coexerting
coexerting
verb
present participle of coexert
coexertion
coexistent
coexistent
adj
existing at the same time as something else
noun
That which coexists with another.
coexisting
coexisting
verb
present participle of coexist
colloxylin
colloxylin
noun
Synonym of pyroxylin
commixtion
commixtion
noun
(Christianity) The putting of a small piece of the host into the chalice during Mass, typifying the reunion of body and soul at the resurrection.
(law) In Roman and Scottish law, a method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different proprietors.
(obsolete) The action of mixing or blending together; commingling.
(obsolete) The blending (of wines, etc.); garbling.
(obsolete) coition; copulation; sexual intercourse.
(obsolete) commixture; a commixed condition or state.
complexing
complexing
noun
(chemistry) The formation of a complex; complexation
verb
present participle of complex
complexion
complexion
noun
(figuratively) The outward appearance of something.
(loanword, especially in scientific works translated from German) An arrangement.
(obsolete, medicine) The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry.
Outlook, attitude, or point of view.
The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
verb
(transitive) To give a colour to.
connexivum
connexivum
noun
The banded or spotted border of the abdomen of various insects
contextive
counterfix
coxswained
coxswained
verb
simple past tense and past participle of coxswain
coxwaining
crenothrix
criosphinx
criosphinx
noun
A sphinx with the head of a ram.
daemonelix
detoxicant
detoxicant
adj
That detoxicates
noun
Any material that detoxicates
dextrinase
dextrinase
noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a dextrin
dextrinate
dextrinize
dextrinize
verb
(transitive) To convert (starch molecules) to dextrin.
dextrinous
dioxindole
dioxindole
noun
Alternative form of dioxindol
dixonville
doxasticon
endotoxoid
epipharynx
epipharynx
noun
(anatomy, rare) The nasopharynx.
(zoology) A structure that overlaps the mouth in certain insects.
equiconvex
equiconvex
adj
(optics, of a lens) Having surfaces with the same radius of curvature.
ergotoxine
ergotoxine
noun
(biochemistry) A mixture of alkaloids (ergocristine, ergocornine and ergocryptine) identified in ergot, formerly believed to be a single compound.
exactingly
exactingly
adv
In an exacting manner.
exaltation
exaltation
noun
(astrology) That placement of a planet in the zodiac in which it is deemed to exert its strongest influence.
(medicine, archaic) An abnormal sense of personal well-being, power, or importance, observed as a symptom in various forms of insanity.
(rare) The collective noun for larks.
The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.
The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
examinable
examinable
adj
Able to be examined.
Eligible to appear in an examination.
examinator
examinator
noun
An examiner.
exaspidean
exaspidean
adj
(zoology) Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the outer side, leaving the inner side naked; said of certain birds.
excalation
excalation
noun
(pathology) The absence, or failure to develop, of a digit, vertebra etc.
excavating
excavating
verb
present participle of excavate
excavation
excavation
noun
(countable) A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
(countable) A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.
(countable) An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.
(countable) The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
(uncountable) Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
excecation
excecation
noun
(obsolete) The act of making blind.
exceptions
exceptions
noun
plural of exception
excerpting
excerpting
noun
The act of taking an excerpt.
verb
present participle of excerpt
excerption
excerption
noun
That which is selected or gleaned; an extract.
The act of excerpting or selecting.
exchanging
exchanging
verb
present participle of exchange
exchangite
excitation
excitation
noun
(physics) A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation
(physiology) The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation
The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
excitement
excitement
noun
(countable) something that excites.
(uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
excitingly
excitingly
adv
In an exciting manner
exclaiming
exclaiming
noun
exclamation
verb
present participle of exclaim
exclusions
exclusions
noun
plural of exclusion
excreation
excreation
noun
(obsolete) The act of spitting out.
excression
excretions
excretions
noun
plural of excretion
excursions
excursions
noun
plural of excursion
excusation
excusation
noun
(obsolete) The act of offering an excuse or apology, or the fact of being excused; an excuse, a defence.
excusingly
excusingly
adv
So as to excuse; by way of an excuse.
exdividend
execrating
execrating
verb
present participle of execrate
execration
execration
noun
An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
That which is execrated; a detested thing.
executions
executions
noun
plural of execution
executonis
exemptions
exemptions
noun
plural of exemption
exercising
exercising
noun
The act by which something is exercised.
verb
present participle of exercise
exercitant
exercitant
noun
(religion) One who practises spiritual exercises, especially those of Ignatius of Loyola.
exfetation
exfetation
noun
(medicine) imperfect fetation in some organ exterior to the uterus
exhalation
exhalation
noun
A bright phenomenon; a meteor.
That which is exhaled, or which rises in the form of vapor, fume, or steam
The act or process of exhaling; breathing out
exhausting
exhausting
adj
Very tiring.
verb
present participle of exhaust
exhaustion
exhaustion
noun
(dated, chemistry) The removal (by percolation etc) of an active medicinal constituent from plant material.
(dated, physics) The removal of all air from a vessel (the creation of a vacuum).
(mathematics) An exhaustive procedure
Supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy.
The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.
exhibitant
exhibiting
exhibiting
verb
present participle of exhibit
exhibition
exhibition
noun
(UK) A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.
(sports) A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.
A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative, a shameful exhibition or a disgusting exhibition
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
exhilarant
exhilarant
adj
Exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure.
noun
That which exhilarates.
exhumating
exhumating
verb
present participle of exhumate
exhumation
exhumation
noun
The act of digging up that which has been buried.
exigencies
exigencies
noun
plural of exigency
exinguinal
existences
existences
noun
plural of existence
existently
exmeridian
exocentric
exocentric
adj
(grammar, of a phrase or compound) Not having the same part of speech as any of its constituent words.
(semantics, of or relating to a compound term) Not having the same semantic referent as the semantic referent of any of its constituent parts.
Focused or centered on something outside of itself.
noun
(grammar) An exocentric compound.
exochorion
exochorion
noun
The outer layer of the chorion of an insect egg
exodontics
exodontics
noun
the extraction of teeth
exodontist
exodontist
noun
One who removes teeth.
exoenzymic
exoenzymic
adj
Synonym of exoenzymatic
exogenetic
exogenetic
adj
Existing or arising outside of a system or organism; exogenous.
exorbitant
exorbitant
adj
Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
exorcising
exorcising
verb
present participle of exorcise
exorcizing
exorcizing
verb
present participle of exorcize
exornation
exornation
noun
(obsolete) ornament; decoration; embellishment
exoticness
exoticness
noun
The characteristic of being exotic; foreignness.
expandible
expansible
expansible
adj
expandable
expansibly
expansibly
adv
In an expansible manner.
expansions
expansions
noun
plural of expansion
expedience
expedience
noun
(obsolete) An expedition; enterprise; adventure.
(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.
Something that is expedient.
Speed, haste or urgency.
expediency
expediency
noun
(countable) An expedient.
(obsolete) Haste; dispatch.
(uncountable) Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
expediente
expedients
expedients
noun
plural of expedient
expediment
expediment
noun
Obsolete form of expedient.
expediting
expediting
verb
present participle of expedite
expedition
expedition
noun
(collective) The group of people making such excursion.
(military) An important or long journey, for example a march or a voyage
(now rare) The quality of being expedite; speed, quickness.
(obsolete) The act of expediting something; prompt execution.
A military journey; an enterprise against some enemy or into enemy territory.
A trip, especially a long one, made by a person or a group of people for a specific purpose
The process or activities of performing expediter tasks.
verb
(intransitive) To take part in a trip or expedition; to travel.
expendible
expendible
adj
Alternative form of expendable
expenditor
experience
experience
noun
(countable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.
(countable) An activity one has performed.
(obsolete, uncountable) Trial; a test or experiment.
(uncountable) The knowledge thus gathered.
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.
verb
(transitive) To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.
experiment
experiment
noun
(obsolete) Experience, practical familiarity with something.
A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.
verb
(intransitive) To conduct an experiment.
(transitive, obsolete) To experience; to feel; to perceive; to detect.
(transitive, obsolete) To test or ascertain by experiment; to try out; to make an experiment on.
expiations
expiations
noun
plural of expiation
expilation
expiration
expiration
noun
(euphemistic) The last emission of breath; death.
A cessation, extinction, ending
Emission of volatile matter; exhalation.
That which is produced by breathing out, as a sound.
The act of expiring.
The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth