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adj
- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
- characterized by a lack of partiality
- fairly poor to not very good
- marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
- (usually followed by ‘to’) unwilling or refusing to pay heed
- neither too great nor too little
- being neither good nor bad
- marked by a lack of interest
- showing no care or concern in attitude or action
- (often followed by ‘to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
- Indicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.
- Not making a difference; without significance or importance.
- Having no preference.
- (mechanics) Being in the state of neutral equilibrium.
- Ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
- Mediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).
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adj
- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
- possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
- having no net electric charge
- having no personal preference
- lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
- not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
- having no hue
- Neither beneficial nor harmful.
- Neither positive nor negative.
- (liquor, chemistry) Of an alcoholic drink, having been fermented and distilled but with no additives.
- (chemistry) Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.
- (physics) Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
- (biology) Having no sex; neuter.
- Having no obvious colour; gray.
- (politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
- Favoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
- (roleplaying games) Having an alignment that is situated between two notable possibilities, such as between good and evil, or between chaotic and lawful.
- (psychology) Not biased; viewing situations objectively in a way that is neither positive nor negative.
noun
- one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
- (uncountable) The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.
- A neutral hue.
- A person who takes no side in a dispute.
- An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.
- A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
- An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.
adj
- (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
- (chemistry) Relatively inert.
- lacking activity; lying idle or unused
- lacking in energy or will
- not exerting influence or change
- not in physical motion
- (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
- not engaged in full-time work
- (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct
- (military) not involved in military operations
- not active physically or mentally
- Not functioning or operating; broken down
- Retired from duty or service.
- (physics) Showing no optical activity in polarized light.
- Not active, temporarily or permanently.
- Not engaging in physical activity.
noun
noun
- (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
- The property of substances to react with other substances
- any specific behavior
- an organic process that takes place in the body
- the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
- the state of being active
- a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
- (countable) Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.
- (physics) The number of radioactive decays per unit time. Unit for it: becquerel or curie
- (countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
- (grammar, semantics) The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change over time and have no natural end point.
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being active; activeness.
verb
- undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions
- act against or in opposition to
- show a response or a reaction to something
- (chemistry, intransitive) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
- (chemistry, transitive) To cause chemical agents to react; to cause one chemical agent to react with another.
- (physics, intransitive) To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force
- (Internet, intransitive) To post a reaction (icon or emoji indicating how one feels about a posted message).
- (intransitive) To act in response.
noun
adj
- (biology) Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.
- Not affected by great heat.
- Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
- (medicine) Resistant to treatment; not responding adequately to therapy.
- temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus
- stubbornly resistant to authority or control
- not responding to treatment
noun
noun
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
- The ability or capacity to perform something
- (usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
- (of alcoholic drinks, of drugs) Concentration; strength
- Power, authority.
- Potentiality, ability, capacity.
noun
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- the condition of financial success
- physical energy or intensity
- the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
- an asset of special worth or utility
- the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
- capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
- permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
- the property of being physically or mentally strong
- A positive attribute.
- (graph theory) The minimum ratio of the number of edges removed from a given graph to components created, over all possible removals.
- The quality or degree of being strong.
- The intensity of a force or power; potency.
- The strongest part of something; that on which confidence or reliance is based.
verb
- (intransitive, physical chemistry) To be deprived of ions.
- To cause (an ionized substance) to return to a neutral state; to convert (an ion) into a neutral atom or molecule.
- Of an ionized substance, to return to a neutral state.
- To remove the ionic constituents from (a liquid, e.g. water).
- deprive of ions
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adj
verb
adj
- (chemistry) Of an element, unreactive.
- (wine) Belonging to a class of grape cultivars traditionally considered most favorable for winemaking, usually encompassing the six: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
- Grand; stately; magnificent; splendid.
- Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
- (geometry, of a polyhedron) Both isohedral and isogonal.
- Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
- inert especially toward oxygen
- having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
- of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
- impressive in size, manner, or appearance
noun
verb
- (chemistry) To change the direction of a reaction such that the products become the reactants and vice-versa.
- (transitive) To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.
- (transitive) To change totally; to alter to the opposite.
- (rail transport, intransitive, of points) To move from the normal position to the reverse position.
- (law) To revoke a law, or to change a decision into its opposite.
- (computing) Ellipsis of reverse-engineer.
- (transitive) To transpose the positions of two things.
- (aviation, transitive) To engage reverse thrust on (an engine).
- (rail transport, transitive) To place (a set of points) in the reverse position.
- (ergative, transport) To cause a mechanism to operate or move in the opposite direction to normal; to drive a vehicle in the direction the driver has the back.
- To overthrow; to subvert.
- (transitive) To turn something inside out or upside down.
- turn inside out or upside down
- cancel officially
- change to the contrary
- rule against
- reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
adj
- (rail transport, of points) To be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route.
- (botany) Reversed.
- Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.
- Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
- Turned upside down; greatly disturbed.
- (genetics) In which cDNA synthetization is obtained from an RNA template.
- reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
- directed or moving toward the rear
- of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
noun
- (surgery) A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed.
- The act of going backwards; a reversal.
- A piece of misfortune; a setback.
- (graph theory) Synonym of transpose.
- (numismatics) The tails side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that is opposite the obverse.
- The opposite of something.
- A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
- The side of something facing away from a viewer, or from what is considered the front; the other side.
- The gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)
- a relation of direct opposition
- the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
- turning in the opposite direction
- (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
noun
- chemical agent capable of activity
- the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
- a person who is a participating member of an organization
- A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
- (electronics) Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
adj
- engaged in full-time work
- disposed to take action or effectuate change
- exerting influence or producing a change or effect
- tending to become more severe or wider in scope
- taking part in an activity
- engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
- in operation
- (of e.g. volcanoes) capable of erupting
- (used of verbs (e.g. ‘to run’) and participial adjectives (e.g. ‘running’ in ‘running water’)) expressing action rather than a state of being
- (of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions
- expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:
- characterized by energetic activity
- (of e.g. volcanoes) erupting or liable to erupt
- full of activity or engaged in continuous activity
- Implying or producing rapid action.
- Brisk; lively.
- Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
- In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
- (specifically, of certain geological features, such as volcano, geysers, etc) Emitting hot materials, such as lava, smoke, or steam, or producing tremors.
- Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.
- Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
- Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
- (electronics) Not passive.
- Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
- Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
- Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.
- (computing, of source code) Eligible to be processed by a compiler or interpreter.
- Requiring or implying action or exertion
- (gay slang, of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.
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noun
noun
- (biochemistry) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
- stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
- (marketing) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.
- Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
- making active and effective (as a bomb)
- the activity of causing to have energy and be active
adj
noun
noun
- (chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- (figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
- (literature) An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
- (fantasy) An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).
- (automotive) A catalytic converter.
- (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
- something that causes an important event to happen
noun
- (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
- an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
- a state of deep-seated ill-will
- the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
- A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
noun
- (chemistry, biochemistry) The process of stopping or retarding a reaction.
- (psychology) A personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one behaving naturally.
- The act of inhibiting.
- (Philippines, law) A recusal.
- (law) A writ from a higher court to an inferior judge to stay proceedings.
- (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
- the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
- (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
- the quality of being inhibited
adj
- (chemistry) Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.
- Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.
- used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
- not compatible
- not in keeping with what is correct or proper
- incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
- of words so related that one contrasts with the other
- not easy to combine harmoniously
- used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture
- not suitable to your tastes or needs
- not compatible with other facts
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verb
- (intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.
- (transitive) To shoot (a gun, rocket/missile, or analogous device).
- (transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
- (transitive) To forcibly direct (something).
- To animate; to give life or spirit to.
- (intransitive) To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
- (transitive) To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
- (transitive) To drive away by setting a fire.
- (transitive, mining) To set off an explosive in a mine.
- (transitive) To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- (transitive, farriery) To cauterize (a horse, or a part of its body).
- (slang, usually with "up") To start (an engine).
- (transitive) To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
- (horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to race ahead with a burst of energy.
- (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
- (transitive, by extension) To terminate a contract with a client; to drop a client.
- (ambitransitive, computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
- (transitive) To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
- (astronautics) To operate a rocket engine to produce thrust.
- To feed or serve the fire of.
- generate an electrical impulse
- provide with fuel
- drive out or away by or as if by fire
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- start or maintain a fire in
- terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
- destroy by fire
- start firing a weapon
- bake in a kiln so as to harden
- become ignited
- go off or discharge
- cause to go off
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intj
noun
- (astronautics) An instance of firing one or more rocket engines.
- Red coloration in a piece of opal.
- (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
- (countable) A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such.
- (countable, African-American Vernacular, slang) A firearm.
- (uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
- (countable, figurative) A barrage, volley
- (gemology) The capacity of a gemstone, especially a faceted, cut gemstone, that is transparent to visible light, to disperse white light into its multispectral component parts, resulting in a flash of different colors, the richness and dispersion of which increases the gemstone's value.
- (countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
- Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
- Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
- (uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
- Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
- A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.
- (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
- (uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- (countable) The elements necessary to start a fire.
- intense adverse criticism
- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
- feelings of great warmth and intensity
- the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
- a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
- a severe trial
- fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
- the event of something burning (often destructive)
- the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
adj
- not held in chemical or physical combination
- not restrained or tied down by bonds
- not secured within a cover
- (nuclear physics, of an atomic nucleus) Lying beyond the proton or neutron drip line; having a negative particle separation energy; capable of decaying by the spontaneous exothermic emission of one or more nucleons.
- Not obligated.
- Not tied up.
- (of a book or document) Without a binding.
verb
noun
- (chemistry) A series of reactions in which the product of one becomes a reactant in the next
- A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
- (figuratively) A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade.
- (juggling) A pattern typically performed with an odd number of props, where each prop is caught by the opposite hand.
- (Internet) A sequence of absurd short messages posted to a newsgroup by different authors, each one responding to the most recent message and quoting the entire sequence to that point (with ever-increasing indentation).
- A hairpiece for women consisting of curled locks or a bun attached to a firm base, used to create the illusion of fuller hair.
- A series of electrical (or other types of) components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next.
- a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
- a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc.) likened to a rain shower
- a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
verb
- (transitive) To arrange in a stepped series like a waterfall.
- (intransitive) To occur as a causal sequence.
- (intransitive) To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
- (transitive) To pass (something) down through a chain or system in a flow or series of movements.
- arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible
- rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
noun
- (chemistry) The reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water or other small molecule.
- A condensed work; an abridged version or compendium.
- (psychology) when a single idea (an image, memory, or thought) or dream object stands for several associations and ideas.
- (physics, physical chemistry) The conversion of a gas to a liquid.
- The condensate so formed.
- The accumulation of water due to contact between the air's water vapour and a cold surface such as a glass, window, wall, etc.
- The state of being condensed.
- The act or process of condensing or of being condensed
- (graph theory, countable) For a given directed graph G, a directed acyclic graph with one vertex for each strongly connected component of G, and an edge connecting pairs of components that contain the two endpoints of at least one edge in G.
- (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
- a shortened version of a written work
- the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
- the act of increasing the density of something
- atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
noun
- a series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next
- a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others
- (figurative) A series of events, each one causing or influencing the next.
- (nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
- (physical chemistry) A chemical reaction where the products of the reaction influence the reactants of a following reaction, leading to positive feedback.
noun
- (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction
- The property of substances to react with other substances
- any specific behavior
- an organic process that takes place in the body
- the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
- the state of being active
- a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
- (countable) Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.
- (physics) The number of radioactive decays per unit time. Unit for it: becquerel or curie
- (countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
- (grammar, semantics) The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change over time and have no natural end point.
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being active; activeness.
noun
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions
- the inherent capacity for coming into being
- The ability or capacity to perform something
- (usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
- (of alcoholic drinks, of drugs) Concentration; strength
- Power, authority.
- Potentiality, ability, capacity.
noun
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- the condition of financial success
- physical energy or intensity
- the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
- an asset of special worth or utility
- the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
- capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
- permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
- the property of being physically or mentally strong
- A positive attribute.
- (graph theory) The minimum ratio of the number of edges removed from a given graph to components created, over all possible removals.
- The quality or degree of being strong.
- The intensity of a force or power; potency.
- The strongest part of something; that on which confidence or reliance is based.
noun
- chemical agent capable of activity
- the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
- a person who is a participating member of an organization
- A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
- (electronics) Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
adj
- engaged in full-time work
- disposed to take action or effectuate change
- exerting influence or producing a change or effect
- tending to become more severe or wider in scope
- taking part in an activity
- engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
- in operation
- (of e.g. volcanoes) capable of erupting
- (used of verbs (e.g. ‘to run’) and participial adjectives (e.g. ‘running’ in ‘running water’)) expressing action rather than a state of being
- (of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions
- expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:
- characterized by energetic activity
- (of e.g. volcanoes) erupting or liable to erupt
- full of activity or engaged in continuous activity
- Implying or producing rapid action.
- Brisk; lively.
- Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
- In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
- (specifically, of certain geological features, such as volcano, geysers, etc) Emitting hot materials, such as lava, smoke, or steam, or producing tremors.
- Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.
- Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
- Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
- (electronics) Not passive.
- Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
- Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
- Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.
- (computing, of source code) Eligible to be processed by a compiler or interpreter.
- Requiring or implying action or exertion
- (gay slang, of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.
noun
- (biochemistry) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
- stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
- (marketing) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.
- Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
- making active and effective (as a bomb)
- the activity of causing to have energy and be active
noun
- (chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- (figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
- (literature) An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
- (fantasy) An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).
- (automotive) A catalytic converter.
- (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
- something that causes an important event to happen
noun
- (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
- an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
- a state of deep-seated ill-will
- the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
- A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
adj
noun
verb
noun
- (chemistry, biochemistry) The process of stopping or retarding a reaction.
- (psychology) A personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one behaving naturally.
- The act of inhibiting.
- (Philippines, law) A recusal.
- (law) A writ from a higher court to an inferior judge to stay proceedings.
- (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
- the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
- (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
- the quality of being inhibited
noun
- (chemistry) A series of reactions in which the product of one becomes a reactant in the next
- A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
- (figuratively) A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade.
- (juggling) A pattern typically performed with an odd number of props, where each prop is caught by the opposite hand.
- (Internet) A sequence of absurd short messages posted to a newsgroup by different authors, each one responding to the most recent message and quoting the entire sequence to that point (with ever-increasing indentation).
- A hairpiece for women consisting of curled locks or a bun attached to a firm base, used to create the illusion of fuller hair.
- A series of electrical (or other types of) components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next.
- a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
- a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc.) likened to a rain shower
- a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
verb
- (transitive) To arrange in a stepped series like a waterfall.
- (intransitive) To occur as a causal sequence.
- (intransitive) To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
- (transitive) To pass (something) down through a chain or system in a flow or series of movements.
- arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible
- rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
noun
- (chemistry) The reaction of two substances with the simultaneous loss of water or other small molecule.
- A condensed work; an abridged version or compendium.
- (psychology) when a single idea (an image, memory, or thought) or dream object stands for several associations and ideas.
- (physics, physical chemistry) The conversion of a gas to a liquid.
- The condensate so formed.
- The accumulation of water due to contact between the air's water vapour and a cold surface such as a glass, window, wall, etc.
- The state of being condensed.
- The act or process of condensing or of being condensed
- (graph theory, countable) For a given directed graph G, a directed acyclic graph with one vertex for each strongly connected component of G, and an edge connecting pairs of components that contain the two endpoints of at least one edge in G.
- (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
- the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
- a shortened version of a written work
- the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
- the act of increasing the density of something
- atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
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- a series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next
- a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others
- (figurative) A series of events, each one causing or influencing the next.
- (nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
- (physical chemistry) A chemical reaction where the products of the reaction influence the reactants of a following reaction, leading to positive feedback.
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- undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions
- act against or in opposition to
- show a response or a reaction to something
- (chemistry, intransitive) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
- (chemistry, transitive) To cause chemical agents to react; to cause one chemical agent to react with another.
- (physics, intransitive) To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force
- (Internet, intransitive) To post a reaction (icon or emoji indicating how one feels about a posted message).
- (intransitive) To act in response.
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- (intransitive, physical chemistry) To be deprived of ions.
- To cause (an ionized substance) to return to a neutral state; to convert (an ion) into a neutral atom or molecule.
- Of an ionized substance, to return to a neutral state.
- To remove the ionic constituents from (a liquid, e.g. water).
- deprive of ions
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- (chemistry) To change the direction of a reaction such that the products become the reactants and vice-versa.
- (transitive) To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.
- (transitive) To change totally; to alter to the opposite.
- (rail transport, intransitive, of points) To move from the normal position to the reverse position.
- (law) To revoke a law, or to change a decision into its opposite.
- (computing) Ellipsis of reverse-engineer.
- (transitive) To transpose the positions of two things.
- (aviation, transitive) To engage reverse thrust on (an engine).
- (rail transport, transitive) To place (a set of points) in the reverse position.
- (ergative, transport) To cause a mechanism to operate or move in the opposite direction to normal; to drive a vehicle in the direction the driver has the back.
- To overthrow; to subvert.
- (transitive) To turn something inside out or upside down.
- turn inside out or upside down
- cancel officially
- change to the contrary
- rule against
- reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
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- (rail transport, of points) To be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route.
- (botany) Reversed.
- Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.
- Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
- Turned upside down; greatly disturbed.
- (genetics) In which cDNA synthetization is obtained from an RNA template.
- reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
- directed or moving toward the rear
- of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
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- (surgery) A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed.
- The act of going backwards; a reversal.
- A piece of misfortune; a setback.
- (graph theory) Synonym of transpose.
- (numismatics) The tails side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that is opposite the obverse.
- The opposite of something.
- A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
- The side of something facing away from a viewer, or from what is considered the front; the other side.
- The gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)
- a relation of direct opposition
- the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
- turning in the opposite direction
- (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
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- (intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.
- (transitive) To shoot (a gun, rocket/missile, or analogous device).
- (transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
- (transitive) To forcibly direct (something).
- To animate; to give life or spirit to.
- (intransitive) To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
- (transitive) To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
- (transitive) To drive away by setting a fire.
- (transitive, mining) To set off an explosive in a mine.
- (transitive) To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- (transitive, farriery) To cauterize (a horse, or a part of its body).
- (slang, usually with "up") To start (an engine).
- (transitive) To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
- (horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to race ahead with a burst of energy.
- (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
- (transitive, by extension) To terminate a contract with a client; to drop a client.
- (ambitransitive, computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
- (transitive) To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
- (astronautics) To operate a rocket engine to produce thrust.
- To feed or serve the fire of.
- generate an electrical impulse
- provide with fuel
- drive out or away by or as if by fire
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- start or maintain a fire in
- terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
- destroy by fire
- start firing a weapon
- bake in a kiln so as to harden
- become ignited
- go off or discharge
- cause to go off
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- (astronautics) An instance of firing one or more rocket engines.
- Red coloration in a piece of opal.
- (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
- (countable) A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such.
- (countable, African-American Vernacular, slang) A firearm.
- (uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
- (countable, figurative) A barrage, volley
- (gemology) The capacity of a gemstone, especially a faceted, cut gemstone, that is transparent to visible light, to disperse white light into its multispectral component parts, resulting in a flash of different colors, the richness and dispersion of which increases the gemstone's value.
- (countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
- Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
- Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
- (uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
- Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
- A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.
- (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
- (uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- (countable) The elements necessary to start a fire.
- intense adverse criticism
- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
- feelings of great warmth and intensity
- the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
- a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
- a severe trial
- fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
- the event of something burning (often destructive)
- the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
- characterized by a lack of partiality
- fairly poor to not very good
- marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another
- (usually followed by ‘to’) unwilling or refusing to pay heed
- neither too great nor too little
- being neither good nor bad
- marked by a lack of interest
- showing no care or concern in attitude or action
- (often followed by ‘to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
- Indicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.
- Not making a difference; without significance or importance.
- Having no preference.
- (mechanics) Being in the state of neutral equilibrium.
- Ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
- Mediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).
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- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
- possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
- having no net electric charge
- having no personal preference
- lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
- not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
- having no hue
- Neither beneficial nor harmful.
- Neither positive nor negative.
- (liquor, chemistry) Of an alcoholic drink, having been fermented and distilled but with no additives.
- (chemistry) Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.
- (physics) Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
- (biology) Having no sex; neuter.
- Having no obvious colour; gray.
- (politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
- Favoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
- (roleplaying games) Having an alignment that is situated between two notable possibilities, such as between good and evil, or between chaotic and lawful.
- (psychology) Not biased; viewing situations objectively in a way that is neither positive nor negative.
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- one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
- (uncountable) The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.
- A neutral hue.
- A person who takes no side in a dispute.
- An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.
- A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
- An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.
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- (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
- (chemistry) Relatively inert.
- lacking activity; lying idle or unused
- lacking in energy or will
- not exerting influence or change
- not in physical motion
- (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
- not engaged in full-time work
- (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct
- (military) not involved in military operations
- not active physically or mentally
- Not functioning or operating; broken down
- Retired from duty or service.
- (physics) Showing no optical activity in polarized light.
- Not active, temporarily or permanently.
- Not engaging in physical activity.
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- (biology) Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.
- Not affected by great heat.
- Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
- (medicine) Resistant to treatment; not responding adequately to therapy.
- temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus
- stubbornly resistant to authority or control
- not responding to treatment
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- (chemistry) Of an element, unreactive.
- (wine) Belonging to a class of grape cultivars traditionally considered most favorable for winemaking, usually encompassing the six: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
- Grand; stately; magnificent; splendid.
- Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
- (geometry, of a polyhedron) Both isohedral and isogonal.
- Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
- inert especially toward oxygen
- having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
- of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
- impressive in size, manner, or appearance
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- (chemistry) Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.
- Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.
- used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
- not compatible
- not in keeping with what is correct or proper
- incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
- of words so related that one contrasts with the other
- not easy to combine harmoniously
- used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture
- not suitable to your tastes or needs
- not compatible with other facts
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- not held in chemical or physical combination
- not restrained or tied down by bonds
- not secured within a cover
- (nuclear physics, of an atomic nucleus) Lying beyond the proton or neutron drip line; having a negative particle separation energy; capable of decaying by the spontaneous exothermic emission of one or more nucleons.
- Not obligated.
- Not tied up.
- (of a book or document) Without a binding.