English to English Dictionary

telescope

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses.

temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.

tempo

The speed at which a passage of music is played.

tenet

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

terminal

A station at the end of a transportation line, or a facility where passengers can board or leave aircraft, buses, or ships.

therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease; having a good effect on the body or mind.

thesis

A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written as part of a university degree.

threshold

A strip of wood or stone placed beneath a door; a doorway.

thriftiness

The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

thrill

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

thrilled

Extremely pleased and excited.

throughput

The amount of material or items passing through a system or process from input to output.