English to English Dictionary

Masticatory

Relating to the process of chewing.

Materialism

A theory that physical matter is the only or primary reality and that all phenomena can be explained in terms of material interactions.

Mathematical illiteracy

An inability to understand or use basic mathematical concepts, numbers, and quantitative reasoning in everyday life.

Maverick

An independent individual who does not conform to the norms of a group.

Maximally

To the greatest or highest degree; to the maximum extent.

Mayflower Compact

The first agreement for self-government to be created and enforced in America, signed by male passengers of the Mayflower in 1620.

Media Critique

A systematic analysis and evaluation of media content, including its effectiveness, biases, and impact on society.

Media Distortion

The alteration or misrepresentation of information presented in media, leading to a skewed perception of reality.

Media-neglect

The failure or consistent omission by mass media outlets to report on, give adequate coverage to, or investigate important issues, events, or marginalized communities.

Mediant

The third note of a diatonic scale, which is the note that is a third above the tonic.

Mediation

Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration.

Mediocracy

A government or system controlled by mediocre people.