English words for 'Combining form of positive.'
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adj
- positive
- (algebra) positive; not negative
- pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
- Dogmatic.
- (logic) Expressing the agreement of the two terms of a proposition.
- pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
- Confirmative; ratifying.
- expecting the best
- affirming or giving assent
- expressing or manifesting praise or approval
intj
noun
noun
- 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.
- the condition of financial success
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- 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
noun
- (countable) The result of being positive.
- (physics and chemistry) The characteristic of possessing a positive electric charge
- (uncountable) The condition of being positive (in all senses); positivism. Optimism.
- the character of the positive electric pole
- the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
- a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
- an amount greater than zero
- the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
noun
adj
- Being positive rather than negative or zero.
- Positive, or involving advantage.
- (physics) Electrically positive.
- (postpostitive, informal) And more.
- (postpositive, somewhat informal) (Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.
- involving advantage or good
- on the positive side or higher end of a scale
conj
prep
verb
- To improve.
- (psychology) To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.
- (optometry) To increase a correction.
- (homeopathy) To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.
- (often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.
- (informal) To add; to subject to addition.
- To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
- (sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.
adj
- yielding positive results
- producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
- having the ability to produce or originate
- marked by great fruitfulness
- (set theory) A type of set of natural numbers, related to mathematical logic; a set S is productive if there exists a total recursive function f such that ∀x∈ℕ,~~W_x⊆S⇒f(x)∈A⧵W_x, where W_x is a recursive function whose Gödel number is x.
- Yielding good or useful results; constructive.
- (medicine) Of inflammation, producing new tissue.
- Of, or relating to the creation of goods or services.
- Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
- (linguistics, of an affix or word construction rule) Consistently applicable to any of an open set of words.
- (medicine) Of a cough, producing mucus or sputum from the respiratory tract.
adv
conj
det
pron
noun
- (countable) The result of being positive
- (uncountable) The quality of being positive; positivity.
- the character of the positive electric pole
- the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
- a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
- an amount greater than zero
- the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
noun
adj
adv
- not in any degree or manner; not at all
- used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc. or especially to emphasize a negative statement
- referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
- (informal) Used idiomatically before certain other adjectives.
- Used before different, before comparatives with more and less, and idiomatically before other comparatives.
- (colloquial, usually humorous) Not, does not, do not, etc.
- (without adjective, now Scotland, informal) Not.
det
particle
prep
verb
noun
- Positiveness; the state of being absolute.
- (theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.
- (political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.
- (philosophy) Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.
- (rare) The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope; absoluteness.
- a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.
- dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.
adj
- Conclusive; decisive; positive.
- Distinct, clearly defined.
- (biology) Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
- Fixed, determined, set, unvarying.
- Of determined purpose; resolute.
- precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause
- not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex
- supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
noun
noun
- Initialism of true positive.
- (linguistics) Initialism of tense phrase.
- (physiology) Initialism of threshold potential.
- (anatomy) Initialism of transverse process.
- (medicine) Initialism of trigger point.
- (mathematics) Initialism of transportation problem.
- (engineering) Initialism of true position.
- (networking) Initialism of termination point.
- (baseball) Initialism of triple play.
- (military) Initialism of torpedo boat.
- Initialism of textile paper.
- (colloquial) Initialism of toilet paper.
verb
verb
- (copulative, in idiomatic expressions) To become (chiefly used with negative states).
- To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
- (intransitive) To collapse; to be overthrown or defeated.
- (intransitive) To become lower (in quantity, pitch, etc.).
- To come down, to drop or descend.
- (intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.
- To occur (on a certain day of the week, date, or similar); to happen.
- To come as if by dropping down.
- To come to the ground deliberately, to prostrate oneself.
- (intransitive) To be dropped or uttered carelessly.
- (intransitive) To happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon).
- (intransitive) To become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before.
- (intransitive) To begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry.
- (intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
- (intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
- (intransitive) To assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face.
- To be brought to the ground.
- (intransitive, of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity).
- (intransitive, slang, African-American Vernacular) To visit; to go to a place.
- drop oneself to a lower or less erect position
- move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
- assume a disappointed or sad expression
- slope downward
- pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind
- lose one's chastity
- yield to temptation or sin
- decrease in size, extent, or range
- lose an upright position suddenly
- move in a specified direction
- begin vigorously
- die, as in battle or in a hunt
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- be due
- be inherited by
- come out; issue
- occur at a specified time or place
- be born, used chiefly of lambs
- lose office or power
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
- come under, be classified or included
- come into the possession of
- fall or flow in a certain way
- come as if by falling
- descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
- fall from clouds
- be captured
- to be given by assignment or distribution
- be cast down
- to be given by right or inheritance
- suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
- go as if by falling
intj
noun
- (nautical) The chasing of a hunted whale.
- A hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss.
- That which falls or cascades.
- The lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard.
- (cricket, of a wicket) The action of a batsman being out.
- A loss of greatness or status.
- An old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells.
- The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
- A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.
- (wrestling) An instance of a wrestler being pinned to the mat.
- (nautical) The part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting (usu. plural).
- A short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker.
- The height of that which falls or cascades.
- (informal, US) Blame or punishment for a failure or misdeed.
- (curling) A defect in the ice which causes stones thrown into an area to drift in a given direction.
- a sudden drop from an upright position
- a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
- a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
- the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
- when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
- the season when the leaves fall from the trees
- a movement downward
- a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity
- a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
- the time of day immediately following sunset
- a downward slope or bend
noun
verb
noun
- (countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
- (countable, usually in the plural) An article of personal property (as opposed to real property).
- (countable, usually in the plural) An item of merchandise.
- (uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
- (uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
- moral excellence or admirableness
- that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
- benefit
- a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
adj
- resulting favorably
- (colloquial, when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
- (colloquial, with with) Accepting of, OK with
- Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).
- Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for.
- Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements.
- Beneficial; worthwhile.
- Unblemished; honourable.
- (colloquial) Ready.
- (US) Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more.
- Effective.
- Pleasant; enjoyable.
- Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.
- Large in amount or size.
- Having a particularly pleasant taste.
- Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
- Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
- Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
- True, valid, of explanatory strength.
- Right, proper, as it should be.
- (stressed form) Special, best, favorite.
- (Internet slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Of a black person, dead or killed.
- Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.
- Reasonable in amount.
- Competent or talented.
- Healthful.
- Favorable.
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
- Full; entire; at least as much as.
- generally admired
- in excellent physical condition
- appealing to the mind
- deserving of esteem and respect
- not left to spoil
- agreeable or pleasing
- not forged
- exerting force or influence
- thorough
- with or in a close or intimate relationship
- having the normally expected amount
- capable of pleasing
- morally admirable
- financially safe
- promoting or enhancing well-being
- most suitable or right for a particular purpose
- having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
- tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
- of moral excellence
- having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
adv
- (informal, sometimes proscribed) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- completely and absolutely (‘good’ is sometimes used informally for ‘thoroughly’)
intj
verb
- (intransitive) To benefit; gain.
- (transitive) To satisfy; indulge; gratify.
- (intransitive) To make improvements or repairs.
- (intransitive) To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.
- (transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.
- (transitive) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.
- (transitive) To make good; turn to good; improve.
- (reflexive) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.
adv
- Very (positive or negative clause).
- In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
- Indeed.
- (informal) at all (negative clause).
- To the (explicitly stated) extent.
- To the (implied) extent.
- (with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
- Very much.
- in the same way; also
- to a very great extent or degree
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
- in truth (often tends to intensify)
- in the way indicated
- (usually followed by ‘that’) to an extent or degree as expressed
- in a manner that facilitates
- in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
- subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
- to a certain unspecified extent or degree
adj
conj
intj
- Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
- Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
- Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
noun
pron
intj
- (colloquial) An agreement that the answer is negative.
- (emphatic, colloquial, especially Australia, New Zealand and California) Used sarcastically to answer "no" to a question where the negative answer should have been obvious.
- An agreement; the “yeah” functions as affirmation, while the “no” could be replaced by the phrase “don’t worry.”
- (colloquial, chiefly US) A softened negative response to a question or statement that seems plausible but is not factual.
conj
- Used to combine numbers in addition; plus (with singular or plural verb).
- (now US dialect) If; provided that.
- (now colloquial or literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.
- (mathematics, logic) Connecting two well-formed formulas to create a new well-formed formula that requires it to only be true when both of the two formulas are true.
- Used simply to connect two noun phrases, adjectives or adverbs.
- (now dialectal or somewhat colloquial) Used to connect two verbs where the second is dependent on the first: ‘to’. Used especially after come, go and try.
- Introducing a clause or sentence which follows on in time or consequence from the first.
- Connecting two identical elements, with implications of continued or infinite repetition.
- Introducing a parenthetical or explanatory clause.
- Introducing the continuation of narration from a previous understood point; also used alone as a question: ‘and so what?’.
- Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (now dated); connecting shillings to pence in a monetary quantity (now historical); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often omitted in US); to connect fractions to wholes.
- Simply connecting two clauses or sentences.
- Introducing a qualitative difference between things having the same name; "as well as other".
noun
verb
adj
- ambiguous (especially in the negative)
- not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
- not consistent or dependable
- not established or confirmed
- subject to change
- lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
- not certain to occur; not inevitable
- Not yet determined; undecided.
- Fitful or unsteady.
- Not certain; unsure.
- Not known for certain; questionable.
- Variable and subject to change.
- Unpredictable or capricious.
noun
adv
- to a degree (not used with a negative)
- of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative)
- to the greatest extent; completely
- actually or truly or to an extreme
- Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.
- With adverbs of manner.
- With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.
- With predicative adjectives.
- To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
- Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
- With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.
- Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)
- With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.
- Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.
- With verbs, especially past participles.
- Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
intj
noun
adv
- to a degree (not used with a negative)
- to some (great or small) extent
- more readily or willingly
- on the contrary
- (degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree.
- (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
- Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
- (conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
verb
adj
noun
- an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
- an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
- a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
- an abundant source
- (figurative) A source of supply.
- (nautical) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water to keep fish alive while they are transported to market.
- (military) A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
- A well drink.
- A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
- A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
- (video games) The playfield of Tetris and similar video games, into which the blocks fall.
- (nautical) A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of the water.
- (graphical user interface) The region of an interface that contains tabs.
- (nautical) The cockpit of a sailboat.
- (metalworking) The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
- A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
- (nautical) A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
- (biology) In a microtiter plate, each of the small equal circular or square sections which serve as test tubes.
- The open space between the bench and the counsel tables in a courtroom.
- (architecture) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
adv
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
- in financial comfort
- favorably; with approval
- with skill or in a pleasing manner
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- with prudence or propriety
- with great or especially intimate knowledge
- without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
- to a great extent or degree
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- (manner) Completely, fully.
verb
intj
- Used as a question to demand an answer from someone.
- Used as a hedge.
- An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and in a lowering intonation).
- Used as a discourse marker.
- An exclamation of indignance.
- Expressing reluctance to say something.
- (Ireland) Used as a greeting, short for "Are you well?"
noun
- (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
- (sports) The final score in a game.
- The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
- That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
- The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
- the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
- something that results
intj
verb
- (intransitive, law) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
- (intransitive) To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
- (intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
- come about or follow as a consequence
- issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
- produce as a result or residue
noun
- (usually with negative) Relevance, bearing.
- (countable, uncountable, US, Canada, India, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods; (in Malaysia/Singapore) a such vehicle with a closed or covered carriage.
- The part of a skateboard or roller skate that joins the wheels to the deck, consisting of a hanger, baseplate, kingpin, and bushings, and sometimes mounted with a riser in between.
- A small wheel or roller, specifically the wheel of a gun carriage.
- (UK, rail transport) A railroad car, chiefly one designed to carry goods.
- (historical) The practice of paying workers in kind, or with tokens only exchangeable at a shop owned by the employer [forbidden in the 19th century by the Truck Acts].
- (US, rail transport) Abbreviation of railroad truck or wheel truck; a pivoting frame, one attached to the bottom of the bed of a railway car at each end, that rests on the axle and which swivels to allow the axle (at each end of which is a solid wheel) to turn with curves in the track.
- Dirt or other messiness.
- (nautical) On a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout. "Main" refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast may be called (on the mizzenmast, for example) "mizzen-truck".
- (theater) A platform with wheels or casters.
- (usually with negative) Social intercourse; dealings, relationships.
- (US, often attributive) Garden produce, groceries (see truck garden).
- The ball on top of a flagpole.
- Any smaller wagon or cart or vehicle of various designs, pushed or pulled by hand or (obsolete) pulled by an animal, used to move and sometimes lift goods, like those in hotels for moving luggage or in libraries for moving books.
- a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects
- an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
verb
- (transitive) To trade, exchange; barter.
- To give in; give way; knuckle under; truckle.
- (intransitive, US, slang) To travel, to proceed.
- To deceive; cheat; defraud.
- (intransitive) To have dealings or social relationships with; to engage with.
- (intransitive) To drive a truck.
- (transitive, slang) To fight or otherwise physically engage with.
- To fail; run out; run short; be unavailable; diminish; abate.
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To tread (down); stamp on; trample (down).
- (intransitive, film production) To move a camera parallel to the movement of the subject.
- (intransitive) To engage in commerce; to barter or deal.
- (transitive, slang) To run over or through a tackler in American football.
- (intransitive, US, Canada, slang) To persist, to endure.
- (transitive) To convey by truck.
- convey (goods etc.) by truck
noun
noun
- 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.
- the condition of financial success
- capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
- 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
noun
- (countable) The result of being positive.
- (physics and chemistry) The characteristic of possessing a positive electric charge
- (uncountable) The condition of being positive (in all senses); positivism. Optimism.
- the character of the positive electric pole
- the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
- a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
- an amount greater than zero
- the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
noun
adj
- Being positive rather than negative or zero.
- Positive, or involving advantage.
- (physics) Electrically positive.
- (postpostitive, informal) And more.
- (postpositive, somewhat informal) (Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.
- involving advantage or good
- on the positive side or higher end of a scale
conj
prep
verb
- To improve.
- (psychology) To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.
- (optometry) To increase a correction.
- (homeopathy) To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.
- (often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.
- (informal) To add; to subject to addition.
- To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
- (sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.
noun
- (countable) The result of being positive
- (uncountable) The quality of being positive; positivity.
- the character of the positive electric pole
- the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
- a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
- an amount greater than zero
- the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
noun
adj
adv
- not in any degree or manner; not at all
- used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc. or especially to emphasize a negative statement
- referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
- (informal) Used idiomatically before certain other adjectives.
- Used before different, before comparatives with more and less, and idiomatically before other comparatives.
- (colloquial, usually humorous) Not, does not, do not, etc.
- (without adjective, now Scotland, informal) Not.
det
particle
prep
verb
noun
- Positiveness; the state of being absolute.
- (theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.
- (political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.
- (philosophy) Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.
- (rare) The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope; absoluteness.
- a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.
- dominance through threat of punishment and violence
- the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.
noun
- Initialism of true positive.
- (linguistics) Initialism of tense phrase.
- (physiology) Initialism of threshold potential.
- (anatomy) Initialism of transverse process.
- (medicine) Initialism of trigger point.
- (mathematics) Initialism of transportation problem.
- (engineering) Initialism of true position.
- (networking) Initialism of termination point.
- (baseball) Initialism of triple play.
- (military) Initialism of torpedo boat.
- Initialism of textile paper.
- (colloquial) Initialism of toilet paper.
verb
noun
verb
noun
- (countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
- (countable, usually in the plural) An article of personal property (as opposed to real property).
- (countable, usually in the plural) An item of merchandise.
- (uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
- (uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
- moral excellence or admirableness
- that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
- benefit
- a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
adj
- resulting favorably
- (colloquial, when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
- (colloquial, with with) Accepting of, OK with
- Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).
- Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for.
- Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements.
- Beneficial; worthwhile.
- Unblemished; honourable.
- (colloquial) Ready.
- (US) Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more.
- Effective.
- Pleasant; enjoyable.
- Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.
- Large in amount or size.
- Having a particularly pleasant taste.
- Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
- Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
- Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
- True, valid, of explanatory strength.
- Right, proper, as it should be.
- (stressed form) Special, best, favorite.
- (Internet slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Of a black person, dead or killed.
- Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.
- Reasonable in amount.
- Competent or talented.
- Healthful.
- Favorable.
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
- Full; entire; at least as much as.
- generally admired
- in excellent physical condition
- appealing to the mind
- deserving of esteem and respect
- not left to spoil
- agreeable or pleasing
- not forged
- exerting force or influence
- thorough
- with or in a close or intimate relationship
- having the normally expected amount
- capable of pleasing
- morally admirable
- financially safe
- promoting or enhancing well-being
- most suitable or right for a particular purpose
- having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
- tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
- of moral excellence
- having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
adv
- (informal, sometimes proscribed) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- completely and absolutely (‘good’ is sometimes used informally for ‘thoroughly’)
intj
verb
- (intransitive) To benefit; gain.
- (transitive) To satisfy; indulge; gratify.
- (intransitive) To make improvements or repairs.
- (intransitive) To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.
- (transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.
- (transitive) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.
- (transitive) To make good; turn to good; improve.
- (reflexive) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.
noun
- (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
- (sports) The final score in a game.
- The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
- That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
- The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
- the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
- something that results
intj
verb
- (intransitive, law) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
- (intransitive) To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
- (intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
- come about or follow as a consequence
- issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
- produce as a result or residue
noun
- (usually with negative) Relevance, bearing.
- (countable, uncountable, US, Canada, India, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods; (in Malaysia/Singapore) a such vehicle with a closed or covered carriage.
- The part of a skateboard or roller skate that joins the wheels to the deck, consisting of a hanger, baseplate, kingpin, and bushings, and sometimes mounted with a riser in between.
- A small wheel or roller, specifically the wheel of a gun carriage.
- (UK, rail transport) A railroad car, chiefly one designed to carry goods.
- (historical) The practice of paying workers in kind, or with tokens only exchangeable at a shop owned by the employer [forbidden in the 19th century by the Truck Acts].
- (US, rail transport) Abbreviation of railroad truck or wheel truck; a pivoting frame, one attached to the bottom of the bed of a railway car at each end, that rests on the axle and which swivels to allow the axle (at each end of which is a solid wheel) to turn with curves in the track.
- Dirt or other messiness.
- (nautical) On a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout. "Main" refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast may be called (on the mizzenmast, for example) "mizzen-truck".
- (theater) A platform with wheels or casters.
- (usually with negative) Social intercourse; dealings, relationships.
- (US, often attributive) Garden produce, groceries (see truck garden).
- The ball on top of a flagpole.
- Any smaller wagon or cart or vehicle of various designs, pushed or pulled by hand or (obsolete) pulled by an animal, used to move and sometimes lift goods, like those in hotels for moving luggage or in libraries for moving books.
- a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects
- an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
verb
- (transitive) To trade, exchange; barter.
- To give in; give way; knuckle under; truckle.
- (intransitive, US, slang) To travel, to proceed.
- To deceive; cheat; defraud.
- (intransitive) To have dealings or social relationships with; to engage with.
- (intransitive) To drive a truck.
- (transitive, slang) To fight or otherwise physically engage with.
- To fail; run out; run short; be unavailable; diminish; abate.
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To tread (down); stamp on; trample (down).
- (intransitive, film production) To move a camera parallel to the movement of the subject.
- (intransitive) To engage in commerce; to barter or deal.
- (transitive, slang) To run over or through a tackler in American football.
- (intransitive, US, Canada, slang) To persist, to endure.
- (transitive) To convey by truck.
- convey (goods etc.) by truck
noun
verb
- (copulative, in idiomatic expressions) To become (chiefly used with negative states).
- To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
- (intransitive) To collapse; to be overthrown or defeated.
- (intransitive) To become lower (in quantity, pitch, etc.).
- To come down, to drop or descend.
- (intransitive) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.
- To occur (on a certain day of the week, date, or similar); to happen.
- To come as if by dropping down.
- To come to the ground deliberately, to prostrate oneself.
- (intransitive) To be dropped or uttered carelessly.
- (intransitive) To happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon).
- (intransitive) To become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before.
- (intransitive) To begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry.
- (intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
- (intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
- (intransitive) To assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face.
- To be brought to the ground.
- (intransitive, of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity).
- (intransitive, slang, African-American Vernacular) To visit; to go to a place.
- drop oneself to a lower or less erect position
- move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
- assume a disappointed or sad expression
- slope downward
- pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind
- lose one's chastity
- yield to temptation or sin
- decrease in size, extent, or range
- lose an upright position suddenly
- move in a specified direction
- begin vigorously
- die, as in battle or in a hunt
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- be due
- be inherited by
- come out; issue
- occur at a specified time or place
- be born, used chiefly of lambs
- lose office or power
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
- come under, be classified or included
- come into the possession of
- fall or flow in a certain way
- come as if by falling
- descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
- fall from clouds
- be captured
- to be given by assignment or distribution
- be cast down
- to be given by right or inheritance
- suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
- go as if by falling
intj
noun
- (nautical) The chasing of a hunted whale.
- A hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss.
- That which falls or cascades.
- The lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard.
- (cricket, of a wicket) The action of a batsman being out.
- A loss of greatness or status.
- An old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells.
- The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
- A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.
- (wrestling) An instance of a wrestler being pinned to the mat.
- (nautical) The part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting (usu. plural).
- A short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker.
- The height of that which falls or cascades.
- (informal, US) Blame or punishment for a failure or misdeed.
- (curling) A defect in the ice which causes stones thrown into an area to drift in a given direction.
- a sudden drop from an upright position
- a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
- a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
- the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
- when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
- the season when the leaves fall from the trees
- a movement downward
- a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity
- a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
- the time of day immediately following sunset
- a downward slope or bend
adv
conj
det
pron
adv
- Very (positive or negative clause).
- In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
- Indeed.
- (informal) at all (negative clause).
- To the (explicitly stated) extent.
- To the (implied) extent.
- (with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
- Very much.
- in the same way; also
- to a very great extent or degree
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
- in truth (often tends to intensify)
- in the way indicated
- (usually followed by ‘that’) to an extent or degree as expressed
- in a manner that facilitates
- in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
- subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
- to a certain unspecified extent or degree
adj
conj
intj
- Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
- Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
- Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
noun
pron
adv
- to a degree (not used with a negative)
- of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative)
- to the greatest extent; completely
- actually or truly or to an extreme
- Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.
- With adverbs of manner.
- With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.
- With predicative adjectives.
- To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
- Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
- With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.
- Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)
- With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.
- Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.
- With verbs, especially past participles.
- Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
intj
noun
adv
- to a degree (not used with a negative)
- to some (great or small) extent
- more readily or willingly
- on the contrary
- (degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree.
- (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
- Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
- (conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
verb
adj
- positive
- (algebra) positive; not negative
- pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result
- Dogmatic.
- (logic) Expressing the agreement of the two terms of a proposition.
- pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming
- Confirmative; ratifying.
- expecting the best
- affirming or giving assent
- expressing or manifesting praise or approval
intj
noun
noun
adj
- Being positive rather than negative or zero.
- Positive, or involving advantage.
- (physics) Electrically positive.
- (postpostitive, informal) And more.
- (postpositive, somewhat informal) (Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.
- involving advantage or good
- on the positive side or higher end of a scale
conj
prep
verb
- To improve.
- (psychology) To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.
- (optometry) To increase a correction.
- (homeopathy) To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.
- (often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.
- (informal) To add; to subject to addition.
- To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
- (sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.
adj
- yielding positive results
- producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
- having the ability to produce or originate
- marked by great fruitfulness
- (set theory) A type of set of natural numbers, related to mathematical logic; a set S is productive if there exists a total recursive function f such that ∀x∈ℕ,~~W_x⊆S⇒f(x)∈A⧵W_x, where W_x is a recursive function whose Gödel number is x.
- Yielding good or useful results; constructive.
- (medicine) Of inflammation, producing new tissue.
- Of, or relating to the creation of goods or services.
- Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
- (linguistics, of an affix or word construction rule) Consistently applicable to any of an open set of words.
- (medicine) Of a cough, producing mucus or sputum from the respiratory tract.
adj
- Conclusive; decisive; positive.
- Distinct, clearly defined.
- (biology) Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
- Fixed, determined, set, unvarying.
- Of determined purpose; resolute.
- precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause
- not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex
- supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
noun
adj
- ambiguous (especially in the negative)
- not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
- not consistent or dependable
- not established or confirmed
- subject to change
- lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
- not certain to occur; not inevitable
- Not yet determined; undecided.
- Fitful or unsteady.
- Not certain; unsure.
- Not known for certain; questionable.
- Variable and subject to change.
- Unpredictable or capricious.
noun
noun
- (countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
- (countable, usually in the plural) An article of personal property (as opposed to real property).
- (countable, usually in the plural) An item of merchandise.
- (uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
- (uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
- moral excellence or admirableness
- that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
- benefit
- a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
adj
- resulting favorably
- (colloquial, when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
- (colloquial, with with) Accepting of, OK with
- Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).
- Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for.
- Being satisfying; meeting dietary requirements.
- Beneficial; worthwhile.
- Unblemished; honourable.
- (colloquial) Ready.
- (US) Satisfied or at ease; not requiring more.
- Effective.
- Pleasant; enjoyable.
- Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.
- Large in amount or size.
- Having a particularly pleasant taste.
- Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
- Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
- Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
- True, valid, of explanatory strength.
- Right, proper, as it should be.
- (stressed form) Special, best, favorite.
- (Internet slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Of a black person, dead or killed.
- Valid, of worth, capable of being honoured.
- Reasonable in amount.
- Competent or talented.
- Healthful.
- Favorable.
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
- Full; entire; at least as much as.
- generally admired
- in excellent physical condition
- appealing to the mind
- deserving of esteem and respect
- not left to spoil
- agreeable or pleasing
- not forged
- exerting force or influence
- thorough
- with or in a close or intimate relationship
- having the normally expected amount
- capable of pleasing
- morally admirable
- financially safe
- promoting or enhancing well-being
- most suitable or right for a particular purpose
- having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
- tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
- of moral excellence
- having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
adv
- (informal, sometimes proscribed) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- completely and absolutely (‘good’ is sometimes used informally for ‘thoroughly’)
intj
verb
- (intransitive) To benefit; gain.
- (transitive) To satisfy; indulge; gratify.
- (intransitive) To make improvements or repairs.
- (intransitive) To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.
- (transitive, now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.
- (transitive) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.
- (transitive) To make good; turn to good; improve.
- (reflexive) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.
adj
noun
- an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
- an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
- a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
- an abundant source
- (figurative) A source of supply.
- (nautical) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water to keep fish alive while they are transported to market.
- (military) A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
- A well drink.
- A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
- A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
- (video games) The playfield of Tetris and similar video games, into which the blocks fall.
- (nautical) A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of the water.
- (graphical user interface) The region of an interface that contains tabs.
- (nautical) The cockpit of a sailboat.
- (metalworking) The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
- A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
- (nautical) A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
- (biology) In a microtiter plate, each of the small equal circular or square sections which serve as test tubes.
- The open space between the bench and the counsel tables in a courtroom.
- (architecture) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
adv
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
- in financial comfort
- favorably; with approval
- with skill or in a pleasing manner
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- with prudence or propriety
- with great or especially intimate knowledge
- without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
- to a great extent or degree
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- (manner) Completely, fully.
verb
intj
- Used as a question to demand an answer from someone.
- Used as a hedge.
- An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and in a lowering intonation).
- Used as a discourse marker.
- An exclamation of indignance.
- Expressing reluctance to say something.
- (Ireland) Used as a greeting, short for "Are you well?"