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noun
- a structurally different form of an element
- (chemistry) Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element, with different physical properties and often different chemical properties.
- (philosophy) An alternative shape of a cognitive structure.
- (linguistics) An other form, a different shape of a lexical unit.
noun
- (figurative) Any composite structure made from diverse elements.
- A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
- A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
- Pixelization. (a method of censorship)
- (phytopathology) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
- (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
- viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube
- a pattern resembling a mosaic
- arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
adj
verb
adj
- Consisting of different elements; various.
- Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word: of a community, organization, etc.: composed of people with a variety of different demographic characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status; especially, having a sizeable representation of people who are minorities in the community, organization, etc.
- Not the same; different, dissimilar, distinct.
- (nonstandard) Of a person: belonging to a minority group.
- Capable of or having various forms in different situations or at different times; multiform.
- many and different
- distinctly dissimilar or unlike
verb
adj
- Composed of elements; not simple.
- (mathematics) Dealing with numbers of various denominations of quantity, or with processes more complex than the simple process.
- (music) An octave higher than originally (i.e. a compound major second is equivalent to a major ninth).
- composed of more than one part
- composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
- consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
noun
- (chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
- (linguistics) A lexeme that consists of more than one stem.
- Anything made by combining several things.
- An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
- (linguistics) A lexeme that consists of more than one stem or affix, e.g. "bookshop", "high school" or "non-standard".
- Ellipsis of compound exercise.
- (rail transport) A compound locomotive, a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.
- An enclosure for secure storage.
- (law) A legal procedure whereby a criminal or delinquent avoids prosecution in a court in exchange for his payment to the authorities of a financial penalty or fine.
- (by extension, Philippines) A group of buildings where members of the same extended family live together.
- A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
- an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
- (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
- a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
- a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
verb
- (intransitive, finance) To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
- (intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
- (transitive) To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement.
- (transitive) To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle with something else.
- (horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.
- (transitive, see usage notes) To worsen a situation.
- (transitive, law) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
- put or add together
- make more intense, stronger, or more marked
- calculate principal and interest
- create by mixing or combining
- combine so as to form a whole; mix
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- object formed by a mold
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the act of throwing dice
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- a violent throw
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- The casting procedure.
- (firearms) The measurement of the angle of a shotgun stock from a top-view center line, used to align the shotgun to the shooter's eye.
- Visual appearance.
- A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
- (art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
- (fishing) An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
- A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
- The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
- (hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
- The mould used to make cast objects.
- The number rolled on a die when it is thrown.
- An object made in a mould.
- An act of throwing.
- Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
- Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
- A squint.
- A chance or attempt at something.
- A group of crabs.
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- deposit
- formulate in a particular style or language
- assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
- choose at random
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
- put or send forth
- to remove
- throw forcefully
- (nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
- To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
- (of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat.
- To consider; to turn or revolve in the mind; to plan.
- To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
- To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea.
- (botany) To shed leaves or fruit prematurely.
- (transitive) To assign (a role in a play or performance).
- (Wicca) To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
- (hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
- (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
- (dated outside accounting) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
- To throw down or aside.
- (media) To broadcast (video) over the Internet or a local network, especially to one's television.
- (transitive) To describe in an opinionated way. Mostly used with a metaphor involving light.
- (computing) To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
- (obsolete except in set phrases) To remove, take off (clothes).
- To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
- (astrology) To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.).
- (now somewhat literary) To throw.
- To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
- To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
- To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
- (transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
- (nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
adj
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
- a distinctive nature, character, or type
- the process of becoming mildewed
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- sculpture produced by molding
- loose soil rich in organic matter
- a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
- (architecture) A group of moldings.
- A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
- (anatomy) A fontanelle.
- A fungus that creates such furry growths.
- The shape or pattern of a mold.
- General shape or form.
- A natural substance in the form of a furry or woolly growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.
- Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
- (UK, dialectal, chiefly plural) Earth, ground.
- Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
- Distinctive character or type.
- A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
- A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity
- fit tightly, follow the contours of
- shape or influence; give direction to
- form in clay, wax, etc
- make something, usually for a specific function
- (intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
- (transitive) To fit closely by following the contours of.
- (transitive) To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
- (transitive) To ornament with moldings.
- (transitive) To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
- (transitive) To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
- To cover with mold or soil.
- (intransitive) To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
- (transitive) To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
- a distinctive nature, character, or type
- the process of becoming mildewed
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- sculpture produced by molding
- loose soil rich in organic matter
- a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“loose soil”).
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“top of the head”).
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity
- fit tightly, follow the contours of
- shape or influence; give direction to
- form in clay, wax, etc
- make something, usually for a specific function
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“to cause to become mouldy”).
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- something that can be used as an official medium of payment
- a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid
- a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
- machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
- a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
- a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
- a type or class
- a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
- A small piece of paper, with a design and a face value, used to prepay postage or other dues such as tax or licence fees.
- A device for imprinting designs.
- An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
- (slang, figuratively) A tattoo.
- A kind of heavy pestle, raised by water or steam power, for crushing ores.
- A small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other, used to decorate letters or craft work.
- (slang) A single dose of lysergic acid diethylamide.
- An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.
- Cast; form; character; distinguishing mark or sign; evidence.
verb
- crush or grind with a heavy instrument
- reveal clearly as having a certain character
- form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
- raise in a relief
- to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
- destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
- treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
- affix a stamp to
- walk heavily
- (intransitive) To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
- (transitive, figurative) To mark; to impress.
- (transitive) To strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.
- (transitive) To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
- (transitive) To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.
- (transitive) To apply postage stamps to.
- (transitive) To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.
adj
- (chemistry) (of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental.
- (food) Relating to molecular gastronomy.
- Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.
- (chemistry) Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
- relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
- relating to simple or elementary organization
noun
adj
- consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
- originating outside the body
- (physics, chemistry) Having more than one phase (solid, liquid, gas) present in a system or process.
- Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.
- (mathematics) Incommensurable because of different kinds.
- (chemistry) Visibly consisting of different components.
- (computing) Of a network comprising different types of computers, potentially with vastly differing memory sizes, processing power and even basic underlying architecture; alternatively, of a data resource with multiple types of formats.
noun
- an arrangement of parts or elements
- The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- (uncountable, computing) The process of customizing a computing environment in this way.
- (countable, physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.
- (astrology) The aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.
- (countable, algebra) A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.
- The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
- (countable, computing) The way a computing environment (physical or software) is set up or customized to the needs of its users.
noun
- an arrangement of parts or elements
- a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
- (psychoanalysis) Synonym of complex (“a collection of ideas caused by repressed emotions that leads to an abnormal mental condition”).
- (sexuality) A network of connections between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between a person, their partner, and that person's partner.
- A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
- (space science) A fleet of satellites used for the same purpose.
- (astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
- (figurative) An array of marks or items.
- (figurative) A configuration or grouping of related things.
- (modern astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
adj
- (figurative) Of a single structure, a singular component; instead of an assembly.
- (engineering) Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.
- (figurative) Having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation.
- (software engineering) Consisting of a single program or codebase.
- Of or resembling a monolith.
- characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
- imposing in size or bulk or solidity
noun
- A distinct element of something larger.
- A section of land; an area of a country or other territory; region.
- (US) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions.
- A section of a document.
- (Judaism) In the Hebrew lunisolar calendar, a unit of time equivalent to 3⅓ seconds.
- A unit of relative proportion in a mixture.
- Share, especially of a profit.
- Position or role (especially in a play).
- A group inside a larger group.
- (US) A room in a public building, especially a courtroom.
- A constituent of character or capacity; quality; faculty; talent; usually in the plural with a collective sense.
- (music) The melody played or sung by a particular instrument, voice, or group of instruments or voices, within a polyphonic piece.
- Each of two contrasting sides of an argument, debate etc.; "hand".
- 3.5 centiliters of one ingredient in a mixed drink.
- (colloquial, euphemistic) A private part; genitalia.
- A fraction of a whole.
- Duty; responsibility.
- the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
- a portion of a natural object
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
- something determined in relation to something that includes it
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
- the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
- that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
- something less than the whole of a human artifact
- an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
- the extended spatial location of something
- a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
- an item that is an instance of some type
adj
adv
verb
- (intransitive) To be divided in two or separated.
- (intransitive) To leave the company of.
- To separate by a process of extraction, elimination, or secretion.
- (transitive) To divide in two.
- To separate or disunite; to remove from contact or contiguity; to sunder.
- To cut hair with a parting.
- (transitive, Internet) To leave (an IRC channel).
- force, take, or pull apart
- discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
- go one's own way; move apart
- depart for someplace
- move or break apart
noun
- Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.
- The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
- The state of being conformed; agreement
- (physical chemistry) The spatial arrangement of a group of atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a covalent bond which remains unbroken.
- acting according to certain accepted standards
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
adj
- consisting of or involving a single element or component
- Consisting of or involving a single element or component.
- (mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly one operand, argument, parameter, or input; having domain of dimension 1.
noun
noun
adj
adj
- Relating to the form or structure of something.
- (mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
- Official.
- Ceremonial or traditional.
- Relating to formation.
- In accordance with established forms.
- Organized; well-structured and planned.
- Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
- (especially sciences, mathematics, linguistics) In accordance with a methodological framework with well-defined rules or laws; rigorous.
- characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
- logically deductive
- represented in simplified or symbolic form
- (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms
- refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
- being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
noun
noun
- a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
- a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
- a subject of study
- the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
- a particular environment or walk of life
- (mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
- A particular geographic region.
- Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
- The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
- (soccer) Penalty box; penalty area.
- (British) An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings.
- (slang) Genitals.
adj
- Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.
- including markedly dissimilar elements
- Utterly unlike; incapable of being compared; having no common ground.
- Essentially different; of different species, unlike but not opposed in pairs.
- fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
noun
adj
noun
- (business) A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.
- A cluster of heterogeneous things.
- (geology) A rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix.
- a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
- a composite rock made up of particles of varying size
verb
noun
- a geometric element that has position but no extension
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
- a promontory extending out into a large body of water
- a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
- a wall socket
- the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
- a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- an instant of time
- sharp end
- the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
- a brief version of the essential meaning of something
- one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
- a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
- a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
- a V shape
- an outstanding characteristic
- a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- a punctuation mark (‘.’) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- a very small circular shape
- the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- the object of an activity
- a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
- the gun muzzle's direction
- An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.
- Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
- (video games, board games) A unit of various numerical parameters used in a game, e.g. health, experience, stamina, mana.
- (sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition.
- A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
- Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
- (economics) A unit used to express differences in prices of stocks and shares.
- (music) A dot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. In ancient music, it distinguished or characterized certain tones or styles (points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.). In modern music, it is placed on the right of a note to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half.
- (falconry) The perpendicular rising of a hawk over the place where its prey has gone into cover.
- Ellipsis of percentage point.
- A peninsula or promontory.
- (by extension) An operational or public leadership position in a risky endeavor.
- (UK) An electric power socket.
- (historical) A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
- Ellipsis of point man.
- (archaeology) A spearhead or similar object hafted to a handle.
- (lacrosse, ice hockey, countable, uncountable) The position of the player of each side who stands a short distance in front of the goalkeeper.
- (now only in phrases) A tenth; formerly also a twelfth.
- (heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.)
- (typography) A unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era).
- The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game.
- (UK) A unit of measure for rain, equal to 0.254 mm or 0.01 of an inch.
- (mathematics) A decimal point (now especially when reading decimal fractions aloud).
- (cricket, countable, uncountable) A fielding position square of the wicket on the off side, between gully and cover.
- (fencing) A movement executed with the sabre or foil.
- (mathematics, sciences) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction.
- A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture.
- A topic of discussion or debate; a proposition; a count
- A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
- Pointedness of speech or writing; a penetrating or decisive quality of expression.
- A tine or snag of an antler.
- (heraldry, by extension) An ordinary similar to a pile (but sometimes shorter), extending upward from the base. (Often termed a point pointed.)
- A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
- (nautical) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- (usually in the plural) An area of contrasting colour on an animal, especially a dog; a marking.
- (by extension) A note; a tune.
- (navigation, nautical) A unit of bearing equal to one thirty-second of a circle, i.e. 11.25°.
- (hunting) A spot to which a straight run is made; hence, a straight run from point to point; a cross-country run.
- (nautical) The difference between two points of the compass.
- (automotive, chiefly in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
- Any projecting extremity of an object.
- (rail transport, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- (baseball, countable, uncountable) The position of the pitcher and catcher.
- Lace worked by the needle.
- The gesture of extending the index finger in a direction in order to indicate something.
- The sharp tip of an object.
- A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position.
- The act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain dance positions.
- (backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played.
- An object which has a sharp or tapering tip.
- The position at the front or vanguard of an advancing force.
- Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
verb
- be a signal for or a symptom of
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- mark with diacritics
- be positionable in a specified manner
- sail close to the wind
- indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
- direct into a position for use
- repair the joints of bricks
- mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- give a point to
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- be oriented
- (intransitive) To indicate a probability of something.
- (transitive, Internet) To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.
- (transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
- To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
- (transitive, computing) To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
- (transitive, mathematics) To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
- (ambitransitive, masonry) To repair mortar.
- (intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
- (transitive, masonry) To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
- (intransitive, nautical) To sail close to the wind.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.
- (intransitive, hunting) To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
- (medicine, of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head.
- (intransitive) To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
- (transitive) To mark with diacritics.
- (intransitive) To face in a particular direction.
intj
verb
- (of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.
- (of separate groups or persons) To merge, to intermingle freely.
- (of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.
- (engineering) To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify.
- (databases, SQL) To convert a null value to a defined value.
- fuse or cause to grow together
- mix together different elements
noun
- the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
- an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
- creation by mental activity
- the act of forming or establishing something
- (geology) the geological features of the earth
- natural process that causes something to form
- a particular spatial arrangement
- (category theory) A structure made of two categories, two functors from the first to the second category, and a transformation from one of the functors to the other.
- (geology) A layer of rock of common origin. [from 19th c.]
- (sports) An arrangement of players designed to facilitate certain plays.
- Something possessing structure or form. [from 17th c.]
- (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc. [from 18th c.]
- The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.
- The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
- (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
- The process during which something comes into being and gains its characteristics. [from 18th c.]
noun
- the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
- any process serving to define the shape of something
- The action of the metal-cutting machine called a shaper, which uses linear single-point cutting. It is largely but not entirely obsolete.
- (psychology) A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in a series of steps in operant conditioning.
- The action of the verb to shape.
adj
verb
noun
- The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
- (mathematics) The number of values for which a given condition holds.
- (software engineering, UML) The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship.
- A large indeterminate number.
- (psychology) The condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body.
- (statistical mechanics) The number of microstates associated with a given macrostate.
- a large number
- the property of being multiple
noun
- (figurative) The framework underlying a structure.
- the underlying structure
- A material made of fibers; especially, a woven one.
- (computing) Interconnected nodes that look like a textile fabric when diagrammed.
- (archaeology) The fired clay material of pottery artifacts.
- (petrology) The appearance of crystalline grains in a rock.
- The texture of a cloth.
- The physical material of a building.
- artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
verb
noun
- the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
- The underlying shape of a solid.
- the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
- a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
- the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
- a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
- (fishing, uncountable) Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish
- A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.
- A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
- The overall form or organization of something.
- (computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.
- A set of rules defining behaviour.
- (logic) A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.
verb
noun
- logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
- a request for something to be made, supplied, or served
- established customary state (especially of society)
- a body of rules followed by an assembly
- a formal association of people with similar interests
- a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
- the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
- a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
- a condition of regular or proper arrangement
- (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
- a group of person living under a religious rule
- (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families
- a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
- (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans
- (Christianity) An ecclesiastical rank or position, usually for the sake of ministry, (especially, when plural) holy orders.
- (countable) An association of knights.
- (sciences, engineering, logic) Scale: size or scope.
- (order theory) A partially ordered set.
- (algebra, of a monomial) The sum of the exponents of the variables involved in the expression.
- (architecture) The disposition of a column and its component parts, and of the entablature resting upon it, in classical architecture; hence (since the column and entablature are the characteristic features of classical architecture) a style or manner of architectural design.
- (countable) Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet.
- (chemistry) The overall power of the rate law of a chemical reaction, expressed as a polynomial function of concentrations of reactants and products.
- (countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.
- (uncountable) The state of being well arranged.
- (graph theory, of a graph) The number of vertices in the graph (i.e. the set-theoretic order of the set of vertices of the graph).
- (set theory, of a set or algebraic structure) The number of elements contained within (the given object); formally, the cardinality (of the given object).
- A number of things or persons arranged in a fixed or suitable place, or relative position; a rank; a row; a grade; especially, a rank or class in society; a distinct character, kind, or sort.
- Any group of people with common interests.
- (countable) A command.
- (electronics) A power of polynomial function in an electronic circuit’s block, such as a filter, an amplifier, etc.
- (order theory) The relation with which a partially ordered set is equipped.
- (finance) A written direction to furnish someone with money or property; compare money order, postal order.
- (countable) A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
- (group theory, of an element g of a group G) The smallest positive natural number n such that (denoting the group operation multiplicatively) gⁿ is the identity element of G, if such an n exists; if no such n exists the element is said to be of infinite order (or sometimes zero order).
- (countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.
- (countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below class and above family; a taxon at that rank.
- (cricket) The sequence in which a side’s batsmen bat; the batting order.
- (algebra, of a polynomial in one variable) The order of the leading monomial; (equivalently) the largest power of the variable involved in the given expression.
- (countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
- (countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.
verb
- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- issue commands or orders for
- arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
- bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
- bring order to or into
- make a request for something
- appoint to a clerical posts
- place in a certain order
- assign a rank or rating to
- (transitive) To set in some sort of order.
- (transitive) To issue a command to; to charge.
- (transitive) To arrange, set in proper order.
- To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.
- (transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
noun
verb
noun
- logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
- the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
- the status of being ordained to a sacred office
- (Christianity) The ceremony in which a priest is consecrated, considered a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
- (Buddhism) the ceremony in which a bhikkhu or bhikkhuni is ordained into the sangha
- (statistics, ecology) A statistical technique for ordering data from a large number of sites or populations by arranging the data as points in a multidimensional coordinate frame, in which patterns can be discerned; an instance of this.
- The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.
noun
- The portion of an object with such a form.
- A slender wax candle.
- Someone who works with tape or tapes.
- (by extension) A small light.
- A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
- A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
- A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
- the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- stick of wax with a wick in the middle
adj
verb
noun
- (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
- (chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
- A tiny amount.
verb
- shape, form, or improve a material
- subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
- deliver a warrant or summons to someone
- deal with in a routine way
- perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
- institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
- march in a procession
- (transitive, law) To take legal proceedings against.
- (transitive) To perform a particular process on a thing.
- (transitive) To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.
- (transitive, figurative) To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.
- To walk in a procession, especially in a liturgical context.
- (transitive, photography, film) To develop photographic film.
noun
- a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
- a mental process that you are not directly aware of
- a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
- (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
- a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
- a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
- A series of events leading to a result or product.
- (law) Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.
- (biology) Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.
- The centre mark that players aim at in the game of squails.
- (anatomy) An outgrowth of tissue arising above a surface, such as might form part of a joint or the attachment point for a muscle.
- A path or succession of states through which a system passes.
- (manufacturing) The set of procedures used in the manufacture of a product, especially in the food and chemical industries.
- (computing) An executable task or program.
verb
- shape, form, or improve a material
- provoke or excite
- have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
- prepare for crops
- arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
- operate in or through
- to mix into a homogeneous mass
- behave in a certain way when handled
- move in an agitated manner
- move into or onto
- proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
- operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
- cause to work
- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
- use or manipulate to one's advantage
- exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
- proceed along a path
- make something, usually for a specific function
- give a workout to
- cause to operate or function
- go sour or spoil
- gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
- perform as expected when applied
- be employed
- have and exert influence or effect
- cause to undergo fermentation
- (intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
- To force to work.
- (transitive) To move or progress slowly [with one's way].
- (intransitive, figuratively) To influence.
- Said of one's job title [with as].
- General use, said of either fellow employees or instruments or clients [with with].
- (intransitive) To ferment.
- (transitive) To cause to ferment.
- (transitive) To embroider with thread.
- (transitive) To work or operate in, through, or by means of.
- (transitive) To cause to move slowly or with difficulty.
- (ditransitive, poetic) To cause (someone) to feel (something); to do unto somebody (something, whether good or bad).
- (law) To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
- (intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
- (intransitive) To move in an agitated manner.
- (intransitive) To behave in a certain way when handled
- Said of a company or individual who employs [with for].
- To set into action.
- To exhaust, by working.
- To provoke or excite; to influence.
- To shape, form, or improve a material.
- Said of one's workplace (building), or one's department, or one's trade (sphere of business) [with in or at].
- (slang, transitive) To pull off; to wear, perform, etc. successfully or to advantage.
- (LGBTQ slang, intransitive) To perform with a confident attitude, particularly as a drag queen.
- (intransitive) To move or progress slowly or with difficulty; to proceed with effort.
- (transitive) To work or operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.
- To use or manipulate to one’s advantage.
noun
- the occupation for which you are paid
- a place where work is done
- applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
- activity directed toward making or doing something
- a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
- (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
- the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
- (mining) Ore before it is dressed.
- Effort expended on a particular task.
- (physics, more generally) A measure of energy that is usefully extracted from a process: applied productively.
- (uncountable, often in combination) The result of a particular manner of production.
- The place where one is employed.
- (LGBTQ slang) The confident attitude of a drag queen.
- Labour, occupation, job.
- (countable) A fortification.
- (slang, plural only) The equipment needed to inject a drug (syringes, needles, swabs etc.)
- Something on which effort is expended.
- (prison slang) Prison gang violence.
- (uncountable, slang, professional wrestling) The staging of events to appear as real.
- Sustained effort to overcome obstacles and achieve a result.
- (uncountable, often in combination) Something produced using the specified material or tool.
- (physics) A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.
- (euphemistic) Cosmetic surgery.
- (countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production; a creative work.
- (by extension) One's employer.
verb
- shape, form, or improve a material
- to exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something
- (transitive) To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, on.
- (transitive) To exercise influence on someone.
verb
- separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
- collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
- make ineffective
- make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
- stop operating or functioning
- lose control of one's emotions
- cause to fall or collapse
- fall apart
- (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become weak and ineffective.
- (ergative) To digest.
- (transitive) To intentionally demolish; to pull down.
- (informal) Bust down or bust a move; the act of performing energetic, often freestyle or hip-hop moves, frequently during a song’s instrumental break where only drums or bass are playing.
- To separate into a number of parts.
- (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
- (ergative) To (cause to) decay, to decompose.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To give in or give up: relent, concede, surrender.
- (intransitive, of a machine, computer, vehicle, etc.) To stop functioning.
- (intransitive) To fail, especially socially or for political reasons.
- (intransitive) To unexpectedly collapse, physically or in structure.
- (ergative, figuratively) To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.
noun
verb
- separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
- discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
- make a break in
- cause to go into a solution
- break violently or noisily; smash
- laugh unrestrainedly
- break or cause to break into pieces
- bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
- destroy the completeness of a set of related items
- release ice
- cause to separate
- to cause to separate and go in different directions
- close at the end of a session
- set or keep apart
- take apart into its constituent pieces
- come to an end (of a state)
- disband
- suffer a nervous breakdown
- attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example
- (intransitive, idiomatic, figuratively) To become disorganised.
- (transitive) To cut or take to pieces for scrap.
- (transitive) To break or separate into pieces.
- (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic, slang) To be or cause to be overcome with laughter.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To stop a fight; to separate people who are fighting.
- (intransitive) To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To dissolve; to part.
- (reciprocal, intransitive) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship with each other.
- (transitive) To upset greatly; to cause great emotional disturbance or unhappiness in.
- (intransitive, telecommunications) Of a conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection; of a signal, to deteriorate.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) Of a school, to close for the holidays at the end of term.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship.
noun
noun
- a structurally different form of an element
- (chemistry) Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element, with different physical properties and often different chemical properties.
- (philosophy) An alternative shape of a cognitive structure.
- (linguistics) An other form, a different shape of a lexical unit.
noun
- (figurative) Any composite structure made from diverse elements.
- A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
- A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
- Pixelization. (a method of censorship)
- (phytopathology) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
- (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
- viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube
- a pattern resembling a mosaic
- arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture
adj
verb
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- object formed by a mold
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the act of throwing dice
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- a violent throw
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- The casting procedure.
- (firearms) The measurement of the angle of a shotgun stock from a top-view center line, used to align the shotgun to the shooter's eye.
- Visual appearance.
- A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
- (art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
- (fishing) An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
- A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
- The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
- (hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
- The mould used to make cast objects.
- The number rolled on a die when it is thrown.
- An object made in a mould.
- An act of throwing.
- Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
- Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
- A squint.
- A chance or attempt at something.
- A group of crabs.
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- deposit
- formulate in a particular style or language
- assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
- choose at random
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
- put or send forth
- to remove
- throw forcefully
- (nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
- To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
- (of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat.
- To consider; to turn or revolve in the mind; to plan.
- To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
- To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea.
- (botany) To shed leaves or fruit prematurely.
- (transitive) To assign (a role in a play or performance).
- (Wicca) To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
- (hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
- (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
- (dated outside accounting) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
- To throw down or aside.
- (media) To broadcast (video) over the Internet or a local network, especially to one's television.
- (transitive) To describe in an opinionated way. Mostly used with a metaphor involving light.
- (computing) To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
- (obsolete except in set phrases) To remove, take off (clothes).
- To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
- (astrology) To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.).
- (now somewhat literary) To throw.
- To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
- To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
- To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
- (transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
- (nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
adj
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
- a distinctive nature, character, or type
- the process of becoming mildewed
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- sculpture produced by molding
- loose soil rich in organic matter
- a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
- (architecture) A group of moldings.
- A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
- (anatomy) A fontanelle.
- A fungus that creates such furry growths.
- The shape or pattern of a mold.
- General shape or form.
- A natural substance in the form of a furry or woolly growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.
- Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
- (UK, dialectal, chiefly plural) Earth, ground.
- Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
- Distinctive character or type.
- A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
- A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity
- fit tightly, follow the contours of
- shape or influence; give direction to
- form in clay, wax, etc
- make something, usually for a specific function
- (intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
- (transitive) To fit closely by following the contours of.
- (transitive) To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
- (transitive) To ornament with moldings.
- (transitive) To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
- (transitive) To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
- To cover with mold or soil.
- (intransitive) To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
- (transitive) To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
- a distinctive nature, character, or type
- the process of becoming mildewed
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- sculpture produced by molding
- loose soil rich in organic matter
- a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“loose soil”).
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“top of the head”).
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity
- fit tightly, follow the contours of
- shape or influence; give direction to
- form in clay, wax, etc
- make something, usually for a specific function
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“to cause to become mouldy”).
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- something that can be used as an official medium of payment
- a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid
- a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
- machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
- a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
- a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
- a type or class
- a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
- A small piece of paper, with a design and a face value, used to prepay postage or other dues such as tax or licence fees.
- A device for imprinting designs.
- An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
- (slang, figuratively) A tattoo.
- A kind of heavy pestle, raised by water or steam power, for crushing ores.
- A small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other, used to decorate letters or craft work.
- (slang) A single dose of lysergic acid diethylamide.
- An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.
- Cast; form; character; distinguishing mark or sign; evidence.
verb
- crush or grind with a heavy instrument
- reveal clearly as having a certain character
- form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
- raise in a relief
- to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
- destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
- treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
- affix a stamp to
- walk heavily
- (intransitive) To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
- (transitive, figurative) To mark; to impress.
- (transitive) To strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.
- (transitive) To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
- (transitive) To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.
- (transitive) To apply postage stamps to.
- (transitive) To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.
noun
- an arrangement of parts or elements
- The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- (uncountable, computing) The process of customizing a computing environment in this way.
- (countable, physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.
- (astrology) The aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.
- (countable, algebra) A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.
- The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
- (countable, computing) The way a computing environment (physical or software) is set up or customized to the needs of its users.
noun
- an arrangement of parts or elements
- a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
- (psychoanalysis) Synonym of complex (“a collection of ideas caused by repressed emotions that leads to an abnormal mental condition”).
- (sexuality) A network of connections between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between a person, their partner, and that person's partner.
- A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
- (space science) A fleet of satellites used for the same purpose.
- (astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
- (figurative) An array of marks or items.
- (figurative) A configuration or grouping of related things.
- (modern astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
noun
- A distinct element of something larger.
- A section of land; an area of a country or other territory; region.
- (US) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions.
- A section of a document.
- (Judaism) In the Hebrew lunisolar calendar, a unit of time equivalent to 3⅓ seconds.
- A unit of relative proportion in a mixture.
- Share, especially of a profit.
- Position or role (especially in a play).
- A group inside a larger group.
- (US) A room in a public building, especially a courtroom.
- A constituent of character or capacity; quality; faculty; talent; usually in the plural with a collective sense.
- (music) The melody played or sung by a particular instrument, voice, or group of instruments or voices, within a polyphonic piece.
- Each of two contrasting sides of an argument, debate etc.; "hand".
- 3.5 centiliters of one ingredient in a mixed drink.
- (colloquial, euphemistic) A private part; genitalia.
- A fraction of a whole.
- Duty; responsibility.
- the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
- a portion of a natural object
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
- something determined in relation to something that includes it
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
- the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
- that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
- something less than the whole of a human artifact
- an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
- the extended spatial location of something
- a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
- an item that is an instance of some type
adj
adv
verb
- (intransitive) To be divided in two or separated.
- (intransitive) To leave the company of.
- To separate by a process of extraction, elimination, or secretion.
- (transitive) To divide in two.
- To separate or disunite; to remove from contact or contiguity; to sunder.
- To cut hair with a parting.
- (transitive, Internet) To leave (an IRC channel).
- force, take, or pull apart
- discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
- go one's own way; move apart
- depart for someplace
- move or break apart
noun
- Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.
- The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
- The state of being conformed; agreement
- (physical chemistry) The spatial arrangement of a group of atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a covalent bond which remains unbroken.
- acting according to certain accepted standards
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
noun
adj
noun
- a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
- a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
- a subject of study
- the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
- a particular environment or walk of life
- (mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
- A particular geographic region.
- Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
- The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
- (soccer) Penalty box; penalty area.
- (British) An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings.
- (slang) Genitals.
noun
- a geometric element that has position but no extension
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
- a promontory extending out into a large body of water
- a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
- a wall socket
- the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
- a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- an instant of time
- sharp end
- the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
- a brief version of the essential meaning of something
- one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
- a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
- a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
- a V shape
- an outstanding characteristic
- a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- a punctuation mark (‘.’) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- a very small circular shape
- the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- the object of an activity
- a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
- the gun muzzle's direction
- An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.
- Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
- (video games, board games) A unit of various numerical parameters used in a game, e.g. health, experience, stamina, mana.
- (sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition.
- A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
- Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
- (economics) A unit used to express differences in prices of stocks and shares.
- (music) A dot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. In ancient music, it distinguished or characterized certain tones or styles (points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.). In modern music, it is placed on the right of a note to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half.
- (falconry) The perpendicular rising of a hawk over the place where its prey has gone into cover.
- Ellipsis of percentage point.
- A peninsula or promontory.
- (by extension) An operational or public leadership position in a risky endeavor.
- (UK) An electric power socket.
- (historical) A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
- Ellipsis of point man.
- (archaeology) A spearhead or similar object hafted to a handle.
- (lacrosse, ice hockey, countable, uncountable) The position of the player of each side who stands a short distance in front of the goalkeeper.
- (now only in phrases) A tenth; formerly also a twelfth.
- (heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.)
- (typography) A unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era).
- The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game.
- (UK) A unit of measure for rain, equal to 0.254 mm or 0.01 of an inch.
- (mathematics) A decimal point (now especially when reading decimal fractions aloud).
- (cricket, countable, uncountable) A fielding position square of the wicket on the off side, between gully and cover.
- (fencing) A movement executed with the sabre or foil.
- (mathematics, sciences) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction.
- A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture.
- A topic of discussion or debate; a proposition; a count
- A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
- Pointedness of speech or writing; a penetrating or decisive quality of expression.
- A tine or snag of an antler.
- (heraldry, by extension) An ordinary similar to a pile (but sometimes shorter), extending upward from the base. (Often termed a point pointed.)
- A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
- (nautical) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- (usually in the plural) An area of contrasting colour on an animal, especially a dog; a marking.
- (by extension) A note; a tune.
- (navigation, nautical) A unit of bearing equal to one thirty-second of a circle, i.e. 11.25°.
- (hunting) A spot to which a straight run is made; hence, a straight run from point to point; a cross-country run.
- (nautical) The difference between two points of the compass.
- (automotive, chiefly in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
- Any projecting extremity of an object.
- (rail transport, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- (baseball, countable, uncountable) The position of the pitcher and catcher.
- Lace worked by the needle.
- The gesture of extending the index finger in a direction in order to indicate something.
- The sharp tip of an object.
- A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position.
- The act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain dance positions.
- (backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played.
- An object which has a sharp or tapering tip.
- The position at the front or vanguard of an advancing force.
- Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
verb
- be a signal for or a symptom of
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- mark with diacritics
- be positionable in a specified manner
- sail close to the wind
- indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
- direct into a position for use
- repair the joints of bricks
- mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- give a point to
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- be oriented
- (intransitive) To indicate a probability of something.
- (transitive, Internet) To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.
- (transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
- To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
- (transitive, computing) To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
- (transitive, mathematics) To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
- (ambitransitive, masonry) To repair mortar.
- (intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
- (transitive, masonry) To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
- (intransitive, nautical) To sail close to the wind.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.
- (intransitive, hunting) To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
- (medicine, of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head.
- (intransitive) To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
- (transitive) To mark with diacritics.
- (intransitive) To face in a particular direction.
intj
noun
- the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
- an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
- creation by mental activity
- the act of forming or establishing something
- (geology) the geological features of the earth
- natural process that causes something to form
- a particular spatial arrangement
- (category theory) A structure made of two categories, two functors from the first to the second category, and a transformation from one of the functors to the other.
- (geology) A layer of rock of common origin. [from 19th c.]
- (sports) An arrangement of players designed to facilitate certain plays.
- Something possessing structure or form. [from 17th c.]
- (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc. [from 18th c.]
- The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.
- The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
- (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".
- The process during which something comes into being and gains its characteristics. [from 18th c.]
noun
- the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
- any process serving to define the shape of something
- The action of the metal-cutting machine called a shaper, which uses linear single-point cutting. It is largely but not entirely obsolete.
- (psychology) A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in a series of steps in operant conditioning.
- The action of the verb to shape.
adj
verb
noun
- The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
- (mathematics) The number of values for which a given condition holds.
- (software engineering, UML) The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship.
- A large indeterminate number.
- (psychology) The condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body.
- (statistical mechanics) The number of microstates associated with a given macrostate.
- a large number
- the property of being multiple
noun
- (figurative) The framework underlying a structure.
- the underlying structure
- A material made of fibers; especially, a woven one.
- (computing) Interconnected nodes that look like a textile fabric when diagrammed.
- (archaeology) The fired clay material of pottery artifacts.
- (petrology) The appearance of crystalline grains in a rock.
- The texture of a cloth.
- The physical material of a building.
- artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
verb
noun
- the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
- The underlying shape of a solid.
- the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
- a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
- the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
- a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
- (fishing, uncountable) Underwater terrain or objects (such as a dead tree or a submerged car) that tend to attract fish
- A body, such as a political party, with a cohesive purpose or outlook.
- A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
- The overall form or organization of something.
- (computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.
- A set of rules defining behaviour.
- (logic) A set along with a collection of finitary functions and relations.
verb
noun
- logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
- a request for something to be made, supplied, or served
- established customary state (especially of society)
- a body of rules followed by an assembly
- a formal association of people with similar interests
- a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
- the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
- a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
- a condition of regular or proper arrangement
- (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
- a group of person living under a religious rule
- (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families
- a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
- (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans
- (Christianity) An ecclesiastical rank or position, usually for the sake of ministry, (especially, when plural) holy orders.
- (countable) An association of knights.
- (sciences, engineering, logic) Scale: size or scope.
- (order theory) A partially ordered set.
- (algebra, of a monomial) The sum of the exponents of the variables involved in the expression.
- (architecture) The disposition of a column and its component parts, and of the entablature resting upon it, in classical architecture; hence (since the column and entablature are the characteristic features of classical architecture) a style or manner of architectural design.
- (countable) Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet.
- (chemistry) The overall power of the rate law of a chemical reaction, expressed as a polynomial function of concentrations of reactants and products.
- (countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.
- (uncountable) The state of being well arranged.
- (graph theory, of a graph) The number of vertices in the graph (i.e. the set-theoretic order of the set of vertices of the graph).
- (set theory, of a set or algebraic structure) The number of elements contained within (the given object); formally, the cardinality (of the given object).
- A number of things or persons arranged in a fixed or suitable place, or relative position; a rank; a row; a grade; especially, a rank or class in society; a distinct character, kind, or sort.
- Any group of people with common interests.
- (countable) A command.
- (electronics) A power of polynomial function in an electronic circuit’s block, such as a filter, an amplifier, etc.
- (order theory) The relation with which a partially ordered set is equipped.
- (finance) A written direction to furnish someone with money or property; compare money order, postal order.
- (countable) A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
- (group theory, of an element g of a group G) The smallest positive natural number n such that (denoting the group operation multiplicatively) gⁿ is the identity element of G, if such an n exists; if no such n exists the element is said to be of infinite order (or sometimes zero order).
- (countable) A decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.
- (countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below class and above family; a taxon at that rank.
- (cricket) The sequence in which a side’s batsmen bat; the batting order.
- (algebra, of a polynomial in one variable) The order of the leading monomial; (equivalently) the largest power of the variable involved in the given expression.
- (countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
- (countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.
verb
- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- issue commands or orders for
- arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
- bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
- bring order to or into
- make a request for something
- appoint to a clerical posts
- place in a certain order
- assign a rank or rating to
- (transitive) To set in some sort of order.
- (transitive) To issue a command to; to charge.
- (transitive) To arrange, set in proper order.
- To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.
- (transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
noun
verb
noun
- logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
- the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
- the status of being ordained to a sacred office
- (Christianity) The ceremony in which a priest is consecrated, considered a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
- (Buddhism) the ceremony in which a bhikkhu or bhikkhuni is ordained into the sangha
- (statistics, ecology) A statistical technique for ordering data from a large number of sites or populations by arranging the data as points in a multidimensional coordinate frame, in which patterns can be discerned; an instance of this.
- The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.
noun
- The portion of an object with such a form.
- A slender wax candle.
- Someone who works with tape or tapes.
- (by extension) A small light.
- A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
- A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
- A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
- the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- stick of wax with a wick in the middle
adj
verb
noun
- (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
- (chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
- A tiny amount.
verb
- (of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.
- (of separate groups or persons) To merge, to intermingle freely.
- (of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.
- (engineering) To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify.
- (databases, SQL) To convert a null value to a defined value.
- fuse or cause to grow together
- mix together different elements
verb
- shape, form, or improve a material
- subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
- deliver a warrant or summons to someone
- deal with in a routine way
- perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information
- institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
- march in a procession
- (transitive, law) To take legal proceedings against.
- (transitive) To perform a particular process on a thing.
- (transitive) To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.
- (transitive, figurative) To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.
- To walk in a procession, especially in a liturgical context.
- (transitive, photography, film) To develop photographic film.
noun
- a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
- a mental process that you are not directly aware of
- a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
- (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
- a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
- a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
- A series of events leading to a result or product.
- (law) Documents issued by a court in the course of a lawsuit or action at law, such as a summons, mandate, or writ.
- (biology) Successive physiological responses to keep or restore health.
- The centre mark that players aim at in the game of squails.
- (anatomy) An outgrowth of tissue arising above a surface, such as might form part of a joint or the attachment point for a muscle.
- A path or succession of states through which a system passes.
- (manufacturing) The set of procedures used in the manufacture of a product, especially in the food and chemical industries.
- (computing) An executable task or program.
verb
- shape, form, or improve a material
- provoke or excite
- have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
- prepare for crops
- arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
- operate in or through
- to mix into a homogeneous mass
- behave in a certain way when handled
- move in an agitated manner
- move into or onto
- proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
- operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
- cause to work
- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
- use or manipulate to one's advantage
- exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
- proceed along a path
- make something, usually for a specific function
- give a workout to
- cause to operate or function
- go sour or spoil
- gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
- perform as expected when applied
- be employed
- have and exert influence or effect
- cause to undergo fermentation
- (intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
- To force to work.
- (transitive) To move or progress slowly [with one's way].
- (intransitive, figuratively) To influence.
- Said of one's job title [with as].
- General use, said of either fellow employees or instruments or clients [with with].
- (intransitive) To ferment.
- (transitive) To cause to ferment.
- (transitive) To embroider with thread.
- (transitive) To work or operate in, through, or by means of.
- (transitive) To cause to move slowly or with difficulty.
- (ditransitive, poetic) To cause (someone) to feel (something); to do unto somebody (something, whether good or bad).
- (law) To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
- (intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.
- (intransitive) To move in an agitated manner.
- (intransitive) To behave in a certain way when handled
- Said of a company or individual who employs [with for].
- To set into action.
- To exhaust, by working.
- To provoke or excite; to influence.
- To shape, form, or improve a material.
- Said of one's workplace (building), or one's department, or one's trade (sphere of business) [with in or at].
- (slang, transitive) To pull off; to wear, perform, etc. successfully or to advantage.
- (LGBTQ slang, intransitive) To perform with a confident attitude, particularly as a drag queen.
- (intransitive) To move or progress slowly or with difficulty; to proceed with effort.
- (transitive) To work or operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.
- To use or manipulate to one’s advantage.
noun
- the occupation for which you are paid
- a place where work is done
- applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
- activity directed toward making or doing something
- a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
- (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
- the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
- (mining) Ore before it is dressed.
- Effort expended on a particular task.
- (physics, more generally) A measure of energy that is usefully extracted from a process: applied productively.
- (uncountable, often in combination) The result of a particular manner of production.
- The place where one is employed.
- (LGBTQ slang) The confident attitude of a drag queen.
- Labour, occupation, job.
- (countable) A fortification.
- (slang, plural only) The equipment needed to inject a drug (syringes, needles, swabs etc.)
- Something on which effort is expended.
- (prison slang) Prison gang violence.
- (uncountable, slang, professional wrestling) The staging of events to appear as real.
- Sustained effort to overcome obstacles and achieve a result.
- (uncountable, often in combination) Something produced using the specified material or tool.
- (physics) A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.
- (euphemistic) Cosmetic surgery.
- (countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production; a creative work.
- (by extension) One's employer.
verb
- shape, form, or improve a material
- to exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something
- (transitive) To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, on.
- (transitive) To exercise influence on someone.
verb
- separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
- collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
- make ineffective
- make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
- stop operating or functioning
- lose control of one's emotions
- cause to fall or collapse
- fall apart
- (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become weak and ineffective.
- (ergative) To digest.
- (transitive) To intentionally demolish; to pull down.
- (informal) Bust down or bust a move; the act of performing energetic, often freestyle or hip-hop moves, frequently during a song’s instrumental break where only drums or bass are playing.
- To separate into a number of parts.
- (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
- (ergative) To (cause to) decay, to decompose.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To give in or give up: relent, concede, surrender.
- (intransitive, of a machine, computer, vehicle, etc.) To stop functioning.
- (intransitive) To fail, especially socially or for political reasons.
- (intransitive) To unexpectedly collapse, physically or in structure.
- (ergative, figuratively) To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.
noun
verb
- separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
- discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
- make a break in
- cause to go into a solution
- break violently or noisily; smash
- laugh unrestrainedly
- break or cause to break into pieces
- bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
- destroy the completeness of a set of related items
- release ice
- cause to separate
- to cause to separate and go in different directions
- close at the end of a session
- set or keep apart
- take apart into its constituent pieces
- come to an end (of a state)
- disband
- suffer a nervous breakdown
- attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example
- (intransitive, idiomatic, figuratively) To become disorganised.
- (transitive) To cut or take to pieces for scrap.
- (transitive) To break or separate into pieces.
- (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic, slang) To be or cause to be overcome with laughter.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To stop a fight; to separate people who are fighting.
- (intransitive) To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To dissolve; to part.
- (reciprocal, intransitive) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship with each other.
- (transitive) To upset greatly; to cause great emotional disturbance or unhappiness in.
- (intransitive, telecommunications) Of a conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection; of a signal, to deteriorate.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) Of a school, to close for the holidays at the end of term.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship.
noun
adj
- Consisting of different elements; various.
- Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word: of a community, organization, etc.: composed of people with a variety of different demographic characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status; especially, having a sizeable representation of people who are minorities in the community, organization, etc.
- Not the same; different, dissimilar, distinct.
- (nonstandard) Of a person: belonging to a minority group.
- Capable of or having various forms in different situations or at different times; multiform.
- many and different
- distinctly dissimilar or unlike
verb
adj
- Composed of elements; not simple.
- (mathematics) Dealing with numbers of various denominations of quantity, or with processes more complex than the simple process.
- (music) An octave higher than originally (i.e. a compound major second is equivalent to a major ninth).
- composed of more than one part
- composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
- consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
noun
- (chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
- (linguistics) A lexeme that consists of more than one stem.
- Anything made by combining several things.
- An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
- (linguistics) A lexeme that consists of more than one stem or affix, e.g. "bookshop", "high school" or "non-standard".
- Ellipsis of compound exercise.
- (rail transport) A compound locomotive, a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.
- An enclosure for secure storage.
- (law) A legal procedure whereby a criminal or delinquent avoids prosecution in a court in exchange for his payment to the authorities of a financial penalty or fine.
- (by extension, Philippines) A group of buildings where members of the same extended family live together.
- A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
- an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
- (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
- a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
- a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
verb
- (intransitive, finance) To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
- (intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
- (transitive) To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement.
- (transitive) To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle with something else.
- (horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.
- (transitive, see usage notes) To worsen a situation.
- (transitive, law) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
- put or add together
- make more intense, stronger, or more marked
- calculate principal and interest
- create by mixing or combining
- combine so as to form a whole; mix
adj
- (chemistry) (of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental.
- (food) Relating to molecular gastronomy.
- Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.
- (chemistry) Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
- relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
- relating to simple or elementary organization
noun
adj
- consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
- originating outside the body
- (physics, chemistry) Having more than one phase (solid, liquid, gas) present in a system or process.
- Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.
- (mathematics) Incommensurable because of different kinds.
- (chemistry) Visibly consisting of different components.
- (computing) Of a network comprising different types of computers, potentially with vastly differing memory sizes, processing power and even basic underlying architecture; alternatively, of a data resource with multiple types of formats.
adj
- (figurative) Of a single structure, a singular component; instead of an assembly.
- (engineering) Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.
- (figurative) Having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation.
- (software engineering) Consisting of a single program or codebase.
- Of or resembling a monolith.
- characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
- imposing in size or bulk or solidity
adj
- consisting of or involving a single element or component
- Consisting of or involving a single element or component.
- (mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly one operand, argument, parameter, or input; having domain of dimension 1.
noun
adj
- Relating to the form or structure of something.
- (mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
- Official.
- Ceremonial or traditional.
- Relating to formation.
- In accordance with established forms.
- Organized; well-structured and planned.
- Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
- (especially sciences, mathematics, linguistics) In accordance with a methodological framework with well-defined rules or laws; rigorous.
- characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
- logically deductive
- represented in simplified or symbolic form
- (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms
- refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
- being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
noun
adj
- Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.
- including markedly dissimilar elements
- Utterly unlike; incapable of being compared; having no common ground.
- Essentially different; of different species, unlike but not opposed in pairs.
- fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
noun
adj
noun
- (business) A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.
- A cluster of heterogeneous things.
- (geology) A rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix.
- a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
- a composite rock made up of particles of varying size