VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “N

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/neɪmd/

verb

To give a name to; to identify or specify by name.

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/ˈnær.eɪ.tɪd.nəs/

noun

The quality, state, or degree of being narrated; the property inherent in a text or medium that marks it as a narrative or story.

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/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/

noun

The central government of a sovereign nation-state, as distinguished from local or regional levels of government.

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/ˈneɪ.tʃər ɪnˈspaɪərd/

adjective

Derived from, modeled after, or influenced by the forms, patterns, processes, or aesthetics found in the natural environment.

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/ˈneɪ.vəl/

noun

A small, often depressed mark on the abdomen of a mammal, marking the site where the umbilical cord was attached during fetal development.

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/ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/

adjective

Relating to Naples, a city in southern Italy, or its inhabitants, language, or culture, especially its distinctive style of pizza.

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/ˈniːðər/ or /ˈnaɪðər/

adjective

Not one nor the other of two people or things.

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/ˈnjuːtrɒn kaʊnt əv ˈkɒpər/

noun

The number of neutrons present in the nucleus of a copper atom, which varies depending on the isotope, most commonly being 34 for Copper-63 and 36 for Copper-65.

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/nɛkst/

adjective

Coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or space.

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/nɪmps/

noun

A plural form of 'nymph'; mythological spirits of nature, often depicted as young, beautiful maidens inhabiting forests, rivers, or mountains.

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/ˌnoʊ kæn ˈduː/

idiom

A colloquial expression used to state that one is unable or unwilling to do something requested.

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/ˌnɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

adjective

Not detailed or exact; lacking a unique or identifiable characteristic, cause, or target.

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/ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪst/

noun

A person who does not behave in a way that most other people in their society behave.

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/nʌn/

pronoun

Not any; no person or persons; no thing or things.

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/nʌn æt ɔːl/

idiom

Used to emphasize that there is absolutely nothing or zero quantity of something.

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/ˌnɒnˈɛk.spɜːrt/

noun

A person who does not have special skill or knowledge in a particular field or activity.

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/ˌnɒnˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

adjective

Not restricted to, associated with, or based on a specific geographic territory.

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/ˌnɔːrθ əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtɛrɪtɔːri/

noun

A geographical region located within the continent of North America that is subject to the jurisdiction, administration, or sovereignty of a specific government or political entity.

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