English to English Dictionary

antiutopia

An imagined society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

aphorism

A pithy observation that contains a general truth.

apostolic

Relating to the apostles, their times, or their teachings.

appellation

A name or title.

aqueous

Of, relating to, or containing water; watery.

astringency

The property of a substance that causes contraction of body tissues, typically tasting sour or bitter and causing a puckering feeling in the mouth.

astringent

A substance that causes body tissues to contract, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor cuts or to dry skin.

asynchronous

Not occurring at the same time; not synchronized in time.

atrocious

Horrifyingly wicked; extremely brutal, cruel, or evil.

authoritarianism

The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, often characterized by a lack of democratic processes.

authoritative

Proceeding from an official source or someone in authority; commanding and self-confident.

axiom

A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.