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noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function object.
- (category theory) A category homomorphism; a morphism from a source category to a target category which maps objects to objects and arrows to arrows (either covariantly or contravariantly), in such a way as to preserve morphism composition and identities.
- (functional programming) A structure allowing a function to apply within a generic type, in a way that is conceptually similar to a functor in category theory.
- (grammar) A function word.
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- (object-oriented programming) In object-oriented programming, a piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement.
- (object-oriented programming) The connection between parts of software; also the public or published sections of an object or module.
- (chemistry, physics) A thin layer or boundary between different substances or two phases of a single substance.
- (computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
- (biochemistry) The internal surface of a coiled protein (compare exoface).
- (object-oriented programming) In some languages, a block of code declaring the interface (point of interconnection) between a class and code that interacts with it.
- The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
- (computing) The connection between a user and a machine.
- the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
- (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
- (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
- (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
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noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function or piece of data associated with each separate instance of a class.
- Part of an animal capable of performing a distinct office; an organ; a limb.
- (Australia, law) the judge or adjudicator in a consumer court.
- (mathematics) Either of the two parts of an algebraic equation, connected by the equality sign.
- (set theory) An element of a set.
- (euphemistic) The penis.
- One who belongs to a group.
- A part of a whole.
- A part of a discourse or of a period, sentence, or verse; a clause.
- (logic) One of the propositions making up a syllogism.
- (computing) A file stored within an archive file.
- the male sex organ
- one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
- an external body part that projects from the body
- anything that belongs to a set or class
- an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations)
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
- (slang) Marijuana.
- (acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
- (uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
- (skateboarding, snowboarding) Ellipsis of method air.
- (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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- (object-oriented programming) An abstract data type whose instances are collections of other objects.
- (cloud computing) A bundle consisting of operating system, application code and dependencies to be run sandboxed inside a virtualized environment; (by extension) the environment itself.
- (crosswording) A type of cryptic device where one word is inserted into another.
- (transport) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.
- An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
- (graphical user interface) Any user interface component that can hold further (child) components.
- (by extension) Someone who holds people in their seats or in a (reasonably) calm state.
- (Java programming language) A web container.
- (file format) A file format that can hold various types of data.
- any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
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- (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
- (chiefly in the negative) A cause for attention or concern.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
- (category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
- a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
- (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- the focus of cognitions or feelings
- (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
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- (object-oriented programming) A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.
- (crosswording, chiefly US) A person who creates crossword puzzles.
- A person who, or thing that, constructs.
- (automotive) A company which, or individual who, builds racing vehicles. In Formula One, constructor status is strictly defined by the rules, but in other motorsports the term is merely a descriptor. Depending on the racing rules, some constructors (e.g. Cosworth) may provide vehicles to racing teams who are not themselves constructors, while others are both teams and constructors (Ducati Corse, Scuderia Ferrari).
- someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)
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- (computing, object-oriented programming) An option or setting belonging to some object.
- (logic) That which is predicated or affirmed of a subject; a predicate; an accident.
- An object that is considered typical of someone or some function, in particular as an artistic convention.
- A characteristic or quality of a thing.
- (grammar) A word that qualifies a noun.
- (programming) A semantic item with which a method or other code element may be decorated.
- an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
- a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
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- (object-oriented programming) A construct, such as a class or module, that serves to mediate access to another.
- (derogatory) A startup company that sells technology that it largely does not make.
- An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.
- One who, or that which, wraps.
- Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.
- the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
- cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
- a loose dressing gown for women
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- (object-oriented programming) A feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for a method to have several definitions.
- (crystallography) The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure; pleomorphism.
- The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
- (mathematics, type theory) The property of certain typed formal systems of allowing for the use of type variables and binders/quantifiers over those type variables; likewise, the property of certain expressions (within such typed formal systems) of making use of at least one such typed variable.
- (biology) The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
- (genetics) The regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population; also, variability of amino acid sequences within a gene's protein.
- (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
- (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
verb
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
- (transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- (intransitive) To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
- (intransitive, US, military) To reenlist for a further period.
- (transitive) To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
- (UK, law) To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
- (transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
- To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
- (transitive) To straighten (a limb).
- (intransitive) To increase in extent.
- reach outward in space
- use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
- extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
- thrust or extend out
- cause to move at full gallop
- offer verbally
- open or straighten out; unbend
- extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
- extend in scope or range or area
- expand the influence of
- increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
- prolong the time allowed for payment of
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- continue or extend
- make available; provide
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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- (object-oriented programming) Relationship between classes of objects that allows one object instance to cause another to perform an action on its behalf.
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino) A benevolent overseas Chinese organization of popular origin for overseas Chinese individuals with the same surname, geographical origin, location, trade or business.
- (countable) The state of being associated; a connection to or an affiliation with something.
- A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.
- (uncountable) The act of associating.
- (statistics) Any relationship between two measured quantities that renders them statistically dependent (but not necessarily causal or a correlation).
- the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination
- the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
- (ecology) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species
- (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding
- the act of consorting with or joining with others
- a social or business relationship
- a formal organization of people or groups of people
- a relation resulting from interaction or dependence
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A nested inner class whose functions and member variables can be overridden and redefined by subclasses of an outer class.
- (sociology, uncommon) A hypothesized new social and economic class exploiting and advocating digital technology; a digital elite.
- (education) An online class.
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.
- One who, or that which, gets.
- (mining, historical) A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.
- (sciences) A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.
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adj
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
- (quantum mechanics) Of a quantum state: having an intermediate, short-lived, and unobservable nature.
- Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
- In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- (particle physics) Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
- (mechanics) Pertaining to a theoretical infinitesimal velocity in a mechanical system that does not violate the system's constraints; also, of other physical quantities: resulting from such a velocity.
- (optics) Chiefly in virtual focus: of a focus or point: from which light or other radiation apparently emanates; also, of an image: produced by light that appears to diverge from a point beyond the reflecting or refracting surface.
- For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
- Simulated in a computer and/or online.
- Pertaining to a theoretical quality of something which would produce an observable effect if counteracting factors such as friction are disregarded; specifically, of a head of water: producing a certain pressure if friction, etc., is disregarded.
- being actually such in almost every respect
- existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
noun
- (uncountable) Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable, programming) A virtual (adjective adjective sense 3.3) member function of a class.
- (uncountable) That which is simulated in a computer and/or online; virtual reality; (countable) an instance of this; specifically (gambling), a computer simulation of a real-world sport such as horse racing.
noun
- (object-oriented programming) Kind of object composition which does not imply ownership.
- (epidemiology) The majority of the parasite population concentrated into a minority of the host population.
- The act of collecting together, of aggregating.
- (linguistics) A component of natural language generation that entails combining syntactic elements.
- The state of being collected into a mass, assemblage, or (aggregated) sum.
- (networking) Summarizing multiple routes into one route.
- A collection of particulars; an aggregate.
- the act of gathering something together
- several things grouped together or considered as a whole
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
- (weaving) Synonym of temple.
- A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
- A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
- A strip of metal used in boiler-making, pierced with a series of holes, and serving as a guide in marking out a line of rivet-holes.
- (computing) A file or document serving as a basis for others.
- (molecular biology) A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
- a model or standard for making comparisons
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noun
- (programming) In a computer program or library, a function, method, etc. which creates an object.
- (attributive) The original state of an electronic device, as it was when it came from the manufacturer.
- (UK, slang) A police station.
- A device or process that produces or manufactures something.
- (historical) A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.
- A factory farm.
- A building or other place where manufacturing takes place.
- a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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- (object-oriented programming, countable) A set of objects having the same behavior (but typically differing in state), or a template defining such a set in terms of its common properties, functions, etc.
- Best of its kind.
- (uncountable) Admirable behavior; elegance.
- (countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
- (military) A group of people subject to be conscripted in the same military draft, or more narrowly those persons actually conscripted in a particular draft.
- (uncountable) The division of society into classes.
- (sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
- (taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
- (India) a grade, standard, level of education.
- (countable) A group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year. A school class.
- A series of lessons covering a single subject.
- (statistics) A grouping of data values in an interval, often used for computation of a frequency distribution.
- (education, countable and uncountable) A group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher.
- (countable) A category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation.
- A single lesson in a series.
- One of the sections into which a Methodist church or congregation is divided, supervised by a class leader.
- (set theory) A collection of sets definable by a shared property, especially one which is not itself a set (in which case the class is called proper).
- elegance in dress or behavior
- a body of students who graduate together
- (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
- education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
- a league ranked by quality
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute
- people having the same social, economic, or educational status
- a body of students who are taught together
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- (programming) Of an object or value: that may potentially be used in the future execution of a program.
- (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
- Outstanding, top-notch, exhilarating.
- (entertainment, performing) Recorded from a performance in front of an audience.
- (broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.
- (of a performance or speech) In person.
- (engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
- Being in a state of ignition; burning.
- Having active properties; being energized.
- (film) Featuring humans; not animated, in the phrases “live actors” or “live action”.
- (sports) Still in active play.
- Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.
- (poker) Being a bet which can be raised by the bettor, usually in reference to a blind or straddle.
- Taken from a living animal.
- Being in existence; actual.
- Able to fire or explode (of firearms or explosives).
- (linguistics) Of a syllable in languages such as Thai and Burmese: resonating, not ending abruptly.
- Of an environment where sound is recorded: having noticeable reverberation.
- (card games) Of a card: not yet dealt or played.
- (circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.
- highly reverberant
- elastic; rebounds readily
- possessing life
- charged or energized with electricity
- in current use or ready for use
- capable of erupting
- abounding with life and energy
- charged with an explosive
- of current relevance
- actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
- exerting force or containing energy
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- (transitive) To act habitually in conformity with; to practice; to exemplify in one's way of life.
- (intransitive, informal) (of an object) to have its proper place; to normally be stored.
- (intransitive, followed by on, upon, or by) To maintain or support one's existence; to provide for oneself; to feed; to subsist.
- (intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
- (intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
- (intransitive) To outlast danger; (of a ship or boat) to float.
- (intransitive, hyperbolic) To cope.
- (intransitive) To pass life in a specified manner.
- (transitive) To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
- (intransitive, informal) To make the most of life; to experience a full, rich life.
- (intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.
- (intransitive) To endure in memory; to escape oblivion.
- pursue a positive and satisfying existence
- support oneself
- be an inhabitant of or reside in
- have life, be alive
- have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
- lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
- continue to live and avoid dying
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- (object-oriented programming) In some programming languages, a data type declaring a set of members that must be implemented by a class or other data type.
- (computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network.
- (sciences) The precise method for carrying out or reproducing a given experiment.
- The official formulas which appeared at the beginning or end of certain official documents such as charters, papal bulls etc.
- (medicine) The set of instructions allowing a licensed medical professional to start, modify, or stop a medical or patient care order.
- (now chiefly historical) The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.
- The first leaf of a roll of papyrus, or the official mark typically found on such a page.
- The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state.
- (sciences) The original notes of observations made during an experiment.
- (by extension) An accepted code of conduct; acceptable behaviour in a given situation or group.
- (Roman Catholicism) The introduction of a liturgical preface, immediately following the Sursum corda dialogue.
- (international law) An amendment to an official treaty.
- code of correct conduct
- (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
- forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
adj
- (not comparable, by extension, object-oriented programming) Of an object: accessible to the program in general, not only to a class or subclass.
- (business) Of a company: having shares of stock traded publicly, for example, through a stock market.
- Pertaining to a person in the capacity in which they deal with other people on a formal or official basis, as opposed to a personal or private capacity; official, professional.
- (UK, education, chiefly historical) In some older universities in the United Kingdom: open or pertaining to the whole university, as opposed to a constituent college or an individual staff member or student.
- Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes.
- Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country.
- Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
- Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization.
- not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
- affecting the people or community as a whole
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- (countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
- (sociology) A group of people sharing some common cultural, political, or social interest, but not necessarily having any interactions with each other.
- (uncountable) Chiefly in in public: the presence of spectators or people generally; the open.
- (often public relations) Often preceded by the and a qualifying word: a particular demographic or group of people, or segment of the population, sharing some common characteristic.
- (non-native speakers' English, neologism) An internet publication.
- (informal) Ellipsis of public house or (dated) public bar (“an inn, a pub: the more basic bar in a public house, as contrasted with the lounge bar or saloon bar which has more comfortable seats, personalized service, etc.”).
- Preceded by a possessive determiner such as my, your, or their: a group of people who support a particular person, especially a performer, a writer, etc.; an audience, a following.
- people in general considered as a whole
- a body of people sharing some common interest
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- (object-oriented programming) The process of populating an object with data loaded from a data source.
- (biology) The process of providing an adequate amount of water to body tissues.
- (chemistry) The incorporation of water molecules into a complex with those of another compound.
- (construction) The chemical reaction by which a substance (such as cement) combines with water, giving off heat to form a crystalline structure in its setting and hardening.
- (web design) Client-side rendering of pre-rendered static server data, e.g. to make dynamic web pages.
- the process of combining with water; usually reversible
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.
- (euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- (informal) An object or idea that can be used for good.
- (in the plural, usually preceded by "and") Used to refer collectively to a group of associated individuals, especially those comprising a cast, company, or crew
- An associate who provides assistance; patron, mentor.
- (colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
- A person who backs or supports something.
- A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
- A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
- (climbing) A spring-loaded camming device.
- a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
- a person with whom you are acquainted
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
- an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
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- (object-oriented programming) Defined for the class itself, as opposed to instances of it; thus shared between all instances and accessible even without an instance.
- Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.
- Immobile; fixed in place; having no motion.
- (programming) Computed, created, or allocated before the program starts running, as opposed to at runtime.
- Making no progress; stalled, without movement or advancement.
- concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
- not in physical motion
- showing little if any change
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- (uncountable, slang, US) Verbal abuse.
- (figurative, by extension, uncountable) Interference or obstruction from people.
- (countable) A static caravan.
- (uncountable) Static electricity.
- (countable, programming) A static variable.
- (uncountable) Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.
- angry criticism
- a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
adj
- (object-oriented programming) Not subclassable; from which one cannot inherit.
- Of a road: having an asphalt or macadamised surface.
- Closed by a seal (something to prevent leakage).
- Preventing entrance.
- covered with a waterproof coating
- closed or secured with or as if with a seal
- apply a non-porous coating to something so as to ensure it is impervious
- determined irrevocably
- (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster
- undisclosed for the time being
- established irrevocably
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- (object-oriented programming) A metaclass used to group other entities having common features.
- A machine that separates particles or objects of different size or density.
- (computing) A program or algorithm that classifies.
- (linguistics) A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as CJKV languages and American Sign Language), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.
- Someone who classifies.
- an algorithm that implements classification.
- a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs
- a person who creates classifications
adj
- (object-oriented programming, of a class) Being a partial basis for subclasses rather than a complete template for objects.
- Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational.
- (dance) Lacking a story.
- (art, often capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20ᵗʰ century.
- (music) Absolute.
- Insufficiently factual.
- Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
- (grammar) As a noun, denoting a concept or intangible as opposed to an object, place, or person.
- Separately expressing a property or attribute of an object that is considered to be inherent to that object: attributive, ascriptive.
- Not concrete: conceptual, ideal.
- Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize.
- dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
- existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
- not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
noun
- An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.
- (art) An abstract work of art.
- (real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
- (medicine) A powdered solid extract of a medicinal substance mixed with lactose.
- Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items.
- An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract.
- Concentrated essence of a product.
- The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form.
- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
- a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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- (transitive) To separate; to disengage.
- (transitive) To draw off (interest or attention).
- (intransitive, fine arts) To create abstractions.
- (transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission.
- (transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize.
- (intransitive, rare) To perform the process of abstraction.
- (transitive) To remove; to take away; withdraw.
- (intransitive, computing) To produce an abstraction, usually by refactoring existing code. Generally used with "out".
- (transitive) To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.
- To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
- (intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire.
- consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
- consider apart from a particular case or instance
- give an abstract (of)
- make off with belongings of others
noun
- (computing) An object encapsulating a function pointer (or equivalent).
- (mathematics) A function that takes a function as its argument; more precisely, a function whose argument varies in a space of (real or complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space.
- (mathematics, functional analysis) A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space.
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- Optimized for all-around physiological benefit.
- Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
- (computing theory) Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
- (mathematics) Of or relating to a function or functions.
- Of or relating to one's role or office; official.
- Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture.
- In good working order.
- (physiology, psychology) Characterizing functioning in environment, being symptoms that do not presuppose alteration of organic structure.
- designed for or adapted to a function or use
- involving or affecting function rather than physiology
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
- relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure
- designed for or capable of a particular function or use
- fit or ready for use or service
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function object.
- (category theory) A category homomorphism; a morphism from a source category to a target category which maps objects to objects and arrows to arrows (either covariantly or contravariantly), in such a way as to preserve morphism composition and identities.
- (functional programming) A structure allowing a function to apply within a generic type, in a way that is conceptually similar to a functor in category theory.
- (grammar) A function word.
noun
- (object-oriented programming) In object-oriented programming, a piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement.
- (object-oriented programming) The connection between parts of software; also the public or published sections of an object or module.
- (chemistry, physics) A thin layer or boundary between different substances or two phases of a single substance.
- (computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
- (biochemistry) The internal surface of a coiled protein (compare exoface).
- (object-oriented programming) In some languages, a block of code declaring the interface (point of interconnection) between a class and code that interacts with it.
- The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
- (computing) The connection between a user and a machine.
- the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
- (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
- (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
- (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
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noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function or piece of data associated with each separate instance of a class.
- Part of an animal capable of performing a distinct office; an organ; a limb.
- (Australia, law) the judge or adjudicator in a consumer court.
- (mathematics) Either of the two parts of an algebraic equation, connected by the equality sign.
- (set theory) An element of a set.
- (euphemistic) The penis.
- One who belongs to a group.
- A part of a whole.
- A part of a discourse or of a period, sentence, or verse; a clause.
- (logic) One of the propositions making up a syllogism.
- (computing) A file stored within an archive file.
- the male sex organ
- one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
- an external body part that projects from the body
- anything that belongs to a set or class
- an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations)
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
- (slang) Marijuana.
- (acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
- (uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
- (skateboarding, snowboarding) Ellipsis of method air.
- (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) An abstract data type whose instances are collections of other objects.
- (cloud computing) A bundle consisting of operating system, application code and dependencies to be run sandboxed inside a virtualized environment; (by extension) the environment itself.
- (crosswording) A type of cryptic device where one word is inserted into another.
- (transport) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.
- An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
- (graphical user interface) Any user interface component that can hold further (child) components.
- (by extension) Someone who holds people in their seats or in a (reasonably) calm state.
- (Java programming language) A web container.
- (file format) A file format that can hold various types of data.
- any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
noun
- (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
- (chiefly in the negative) A cause for attention or concern.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
- (category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
- a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
- (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- the focus of cognitions or feelings
- (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.
- (crosswording, chiefly US) A person who creates crossword puzzles.
- A person who, or thing that, constructs.
- (automotive) A company which, or individual who, builds racing vehicles. In Formula One, constructor status is strictly defined by the rules, but in other motorsports the term is merely a descriptor. Depending on the racing rules, some constructors (e.g. Cosworth) may provide vehicles to racing teams who are not themselves constructors, while others are both teams and constructors (Ducati Corse, Scuderia Ferrari).
- someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)
noun
- (computing, object-oriented programming) An option or setting belonging to some object.
- (logic) That which is predicated or affirmed of a subject; a predicate; an accident.
- An object that is considered typical of someone or some function, in particular as an artistic convention.
- A characteristic or quality of a thing.
- (grammar) A word that qualifies a noun.
- (programming) A semantic item with which a method or other code element may be decorated.
- an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
- a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
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noun
- (object-oriented programming) A construct, such as a class or module, that serves to mediate access to another.
- (derogatory) A startup company that sells technology that it largely does not make.
- An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.
- One who, or that which, wraps.
- Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.
- the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
- cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
- a loose dressing gown for women
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for a method to have several definitions.
- (crystallography) The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure; pleomorphism.
- The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
- (mathematics, type theory) The property of certain typed formal systems of allowing for the use of type variables and binders/quantifiers over those type variables; likewise, the property of certain expressions (within such typed formal systems) of making use of at least one such typed variable.
- (biology) The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
- (genetics) The regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population; also, variability of amino acid sequences within a gene's protein.
- (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
- (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
noun
- (object-oriented programming) Relationship between classes of objects that allows one object instance to cause another to perform an action on its behalf.
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino) A benevolent overseas Chinese organization of popular origin for overseas Chinese individuals with the same surname, geographical origin, location, trade or business.
- (countable) The state of being associated; a connection to or an affiliation with something.
- A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.
- (uncountable) The act of associating.
- (statistics) Any relationship between two measured quantities that renders them statistically dependent (but not necessarily causal or a correlation).
- the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination
- the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
- (ecology) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species
- (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding
- the act of consorting with or joining with others
- a social or business relationship
- a formal organization of people or groups of people
- a relation resulting from interaction or dependence
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A nested inner class whose functions and member variables can be overridden and redefined by subclasses of an outer class.
- (sociology, uncommon) A hypothesized new social and economic class exploiting and advocating digital technology; a digital elite.
- (education) An online class.
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.
- One who, or that which, gets.
- (mining, historical) A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.
- (sciences) A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) Kind of object composition which does not imply ownership.
- (epidemiology) The majority of the parasite population concentrated into a minority of the host population.
- The act of collecting together, of aggregating.
- (linguistics) A component of natural language generation that entails combining syntactic elements.
- The state of being collected into a mass, assemblage, or (aggregated) sum.
- (networking) Summarizing multiple routes into one route.
- A collection of particulars; an aggregate.
- the act of gathering something together
- several things grouped together or considered as a whole
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
- (weaving) Synonym of temple.
- A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
- A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
- A strip of metal used in boiler-making, pierced with a series of holes, and serving as a guide in marking out a line of rivet-holes.
- (computing) A file or document serving as a basis for others.
- (molecular biology) A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
- a model or standard for making comparisons
verb
noun
- (programming) In a computer program or library, a function, method, etc. which creates an object.
- (attributive) The original state of an electronic device, as it was when it came from the manufacturer.
- (UK, slang) A police station.
- A device or process that produces or manufactures something.
- (historical) A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.
- A factory farm.
- A building or other place where manufacturing takes place.
- a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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noun
adj
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming, countable) A set of objects having the same behavior (but typically differing in state), or a template defining such a set in terms of its common properties, functions, etc.
- Best of its kind.
- (uncountable) Admirable behavior; elegance.
- (countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
- (military) A group of people subject to be conscripted in the same military draft, or more narrowly those persons actually conscripted in a particular draft.
- (uncountable) The division of society into classes.
- (sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
- (taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
- (India) a grade, standard, level of education.
- (countable) A group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year. A school class.
- A series of lessons covering a single subject.
- (statistics) A grouping of data values in an interval, often used for computation of a frequency distribution.
- (education, countable and uncountable) A group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher.
- (countable) A category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation.
- A single lesson in a series.
- One of the sections into which a Methodist church or congregation is divided, supervised by a class leader.
- (set theory) A collection of sets definable by a shared property, especially one which is not itself a set (in which case the class is called proper).
- elegance in dress or behavior
- a body of students who graduate together
- (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
- education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
- a league ranked by quality
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute
- people having the same social, economic, or educational status
- a body of students who are taught together
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verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) In some programming languages, a data type declaring a set of members that must be implemented by a class or other data type.
- (computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network.
- (sciences) The precise method for carrying out or reproducing a given experiment.
- The official formulas which appeared at the beginning or end of certain official documents such as charters, papal bulls etc.
- (medicine) The set of instructions allowing a licensed medical professional to start, modify, or stop a medical or patient care order.
- (now chiefly historical) The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.
- The first leaf of a roll of papyrus, or the official mark typically found on such a page.
- The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state.
- (sciences) The original notes of observations made during an experiment.
- (by extension) An accepted code of conduct; acceptable behaviour in a given situation or group.
- (Roman Catholicism) The introduction of a liturgical preface, immediately following the Sursum corda dialogue.
- (international law) An amendment to an official treaty.
- code of correct conduct
- (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
- forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
noun
- (object-oriented programming) The process of populating an object with data loaded from a data source.
- (biology) The process of providing an adequate amount of water to body tissues.
- (chemistry) The incorporation of water molecules into a complex with those of another compound.
- (construction) The chemical reaction by which a substance (such as cement) combines with water, giving off heat to form a crystalline structure in its setting and hardening.
- (web design) Client-side rendering of pre-rendered static server data, e.g. to make dynamic web pages.
- the process of combining with water; usually reversible
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.
- (euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- (informal) An object or idea that can be used for good.
- (in the plural, usually preceded by "and") Used to refer collectively to a group of associated individuals, especially those comprising a cast, company, or crew
- An associate who provides assistance; patron, mentor.
- (colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
- A person who backs or supports something.
- A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
- A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
- (climbing) A spring-loaded camming device.
- a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
- a person with whom you are acquainted
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
- an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
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noun
- (object-oriented programming) A metaclass used to group other entities having common features.
- A machine that separates particles or objects of different size or density.
- (computing) A program or algorithm that classifies.
- (linguistics) A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as CJKV languages and American Sign Language), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.
- Someone who classifies.
- an algorithm that implements classification.
- a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs
- a person who creates classifications
noun
- (computing) An object encapsulating a function pointer (or equivalent).
- (mathematics) A function that takes a function as its argument; more precisely, a function whose argument varies in a space of (real or complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space.
- (mathematics, functional analysis) A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space.
adj
- Optimized for all-around physiological benefit.
- Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
- (computing theory) Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
- (mathematics) Of or relating to a function or functions.
- Of or relating to one's role or office; official.
- Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture.
- In good working order.
- (physiology, psychology) Characterizing functioning in environment, being symptoms that do not presuppose alteration of organic structure.
- designed for or adapted to a function or use
- involving or affecting function rather than physiology
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
- relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure
- designed for or capable of a particular function or use
- fit or ready for use or service
verb
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
- (transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- (intransitive) To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
- (intransitive, US, military) To reenlist for a further period.
- (transitive) To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
- (UK, law) To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
- (transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
- To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
- (transitive) To straighten (a limb).
- (intransitive) To increase in extent.
- reach outward in space
- use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
- extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
- thrust or extend out
- cause to move at full gallop
- offer verbally
- open or straighten out; unbend
- extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
- extend in scope or range or area
- expand the influence of
- increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
- prolong the time allowed for payment of
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- continue or extend
- make available; provide
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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adj
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
- (quantum mechanics) Of a quantum state: having an intermediate, short-lived, and unobservable nature.
- Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
- In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- (particle physics) Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
- (mechanics) Pertaining to a theoretical infinitesimal velocity in a mechanical system that does not violate the system's constraints; also, of other physical quantities: resulting from such a velocity.
- (optics) Chiefly in virtual focus: of a focus or point: from which light or other radiation apparently emanates; also, of an image: produced by light that appears to diverge from a point beyond the reflecting or refracting surface.
- For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
- Simulated in a computer and/or online.
- Pertaining to a theoretical quality of something which would produce an observable effect if counteracting factors such as friction are disregarded; specifically, of a head of water: producing a certain pressure if friction, etc., is disregarded.
- being actually such in almost every respect
- existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
noun
- (uncountable) Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable, programming) A virtual (adjective adjective sense 3.3) member function of a class.
- (uncountable) That which is simulated in a computer and/or online; virtual reality; (countable) an instance of this; specifically (gambling), a computer simulation of a real-world sport such as horse racing.
adj
- (programming) Of an object or value: that may potentially be used in the future execution of a program.
- (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
- Outstanding, top-notch, exhilarating.
- (entertainment, performing) Recorded from a performance in front of an audience.
- (broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.
- (of a performance or speech) In person.
- (engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
- Being in a state of ignition; burning.
- Having active properties; being energized.
- (film) Featuring humans; not animated, in the phrases “live actors” or “live action”.
- (sports) Still in active play.
- Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.
- (poker) Being a bet which can be raised by the bettor, usually in reference to a blind or straddle.
- Taken from a living animal.
- Being in existence; actual.
- Able to fire or explode (of firearms or explosives).
- (linguistics) Of a syllable in languages such as Thai and Burmese: resonating, not ending abruptly.
- Of an environment where sound is recorded: having noticeable reverberation.
- (card games) Of a card: not yet dealt or played.
- (circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.
- highly reverberant
- elastic; rebounds readily
- possessing life
- charged or energized with electricity
- in current use or ready for use
- capable of erupting
- abounding with life and energy
- charged with an explosive
- of current relevance
- actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
- exerting force or containing energy
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verb
- (transitive) To act habitually in conformity with; to practice; to exemplify in one's way of life.
- (intransitive, informal) (of an object) to have its proper place; to normally be stored.
- (intransitive, followed by on, upon, or by) To maintain or support one's existence; to provide for oneself; to feed; to subsist.
- (intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
- (intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
- (intransitive) To outlast danger; (of a ship or boat) to float.
- (intransitive, hyperbolic) To cope.
- (intransitive) To pass life in a specified manner.
- (transitive) To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
- (intransitive, informal) To make the most of life; to experience a full, rich life.
- (intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.
- (intransitive) To endure in memory; to escape oblivion.
- pursue a positive and satisfying existence
- support oneself
- be an inhabitant of or reside in
- have life, be alive
- have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
- lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
- continue to live and avoid dying
adj
- (not comparable, by extension, object-oriented programming) Of an object: accessible to the program in general, not only to a class or subclass.
- (business) Of a company: having shares of stock traded publicly, for example, through a stock market.
- Pertaining to a person in the capacity in which they deal with other people on a formal or official basis, as opposed to a personal or private capacity; official, professional.
- (UK, education, chiefly historical) In some older universities in the United Kingdom: open or pertaining to the whole university, as opposed to a constituent college or an individual staff member or student.
- Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes.
- Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country.
- Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
- Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization.
- not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
- affecting the people or community as a whole
noun
- (countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
- (sociology) A group of people sharing some common cultural, political, or social interest, but not necessarily having any interactions with each other.
- (uncountable) Chiefly in in public: the presence of spectators or people generally; the open.
- (often public relations) Often preceded by the and a qualifying word: a particular demographic or group of people, or segment of the population, sharing some common characteristic.
- (non-native speakers' English, neologism) An internet publication.
- (informal) Ellipsis of public house or (dated) public bar (“an inn, a pub: the more basic bar in a public house, as contrasted with the lounge bar or saloon bar which has more comfortable seats, personalized service, etc.”).
- Preceded by a possessive determiner such as my, your, or their: a group of people who support a particular person, especially a performer, a writer, etc.; an audience, a following.
- people in general considered as a whole
- a body of people sharing some common interest
adj
- (object-oriented programming) Defined for the class itself, as opposed to instances of it; thus shared between all instances and accessible even without an instance.
- Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.
- Immobile; fixed in place; having no motion.
- (programming) Computed, created, or allocated before the program starts running, as opposed to at runtime.
- Making no progress; stalled, without movement or advancement.
- concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
- not in physical motion
- showing little if any change
noun
- (uncountable, slang, US) Verbal abuse.
- (figurative, by extension, uncountable) Interference or obstruction from people.
- (countable) A static caravan.
- (uncountable) Static electricity.
- (countable, programming) A static variable.
- (uncountable) Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.
- angry criticism
- a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
adj
- (object-oriented programming) Not subclassable; from which one cannot inherit.
- Of a road: having an asphalt or macadamised surface.
- Closed by a seal (something to prevent leakage).
- Preventing entrance.
- covered with a waterproof coating
- closed or secured with or as if with a seal
- apply a non-porous coating to something so as to ensure it is impervious
- determined irrevocably
- (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster
- undisclosed for the time being
- established irrevocably
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adj
- (object-oriented programming, of a class) Being a partial basis for subclasses rather than a complete template for objects.
- Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational.
- (dance) Lacking a story.
- (art, often capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20ᵗʰ century.
- (music) Absolute.
- Insufficiently factual.
- Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
- (grammar) As a noun, denoting a concept or intangible as opposed to an object, place, or person.
- Separately expressing a property or attribute of an object that is considered to be inherent to that object: attributive, ascriptive.
- Not concrete: conceptual, ideal.
- Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize.
- dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
- existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
- not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
noun
- An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.
- (art) An abstract work of art.
- (real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
- (medicine) A powdered solid extract of a medicinal substance mixed with lactose.
- Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items.
- An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract.
- Concentrated essence of a product.
- The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form.
- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
- a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
verb
- (transitive) To separate; to disengage.
- (transitive) To draw off (interest or attention).
- (intransitive, fine arts) To create abstractions.
- (transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission.
- (transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize.
- (intransitive, rare) To perform the process of abstraction.
- (transitive) To remove; to take away; withdraw.
- (intransitive, computing) To produce an abstraction, usually by refactoring existing code. Generally used with "out".
- (transitive) To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.
- To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
- (intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire.
- consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
- consider apart from a particular case or instance
- give an abstract (of)
- make off with belongings of others