English to English Dictionary

Abundance

A very large quantity of something; a copious supply.

Abuser

A person who habitually treats someone with cruelty or violence, especially someone regularly in their care or power.

Abyssal

Relating to the great depths of the ocean, typically 3,000 to 6,000 meters down.

Accordantly

In a manner that is in agreement or harmony with something; correspondingly.

Accountability

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and policies.

Acellular

Not consisting of, divided into, or containing cells.

Acoustic treatment

The use of specialized materials in a room to control sound reflections, reverberation, and echoes to improve audio quality.

Acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Acupuncture

A system of complementary medicine in which fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points along meridians to relieve pain or treat various physical conditions.

Acushla

An Irish term of endearment, meaning 'my darling' or 'my dear one', literally 'my pulse'.

Acutely

In a way that shows a very sensitive or fine perception of something.

Ad-hoc

Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary, rather than being planned in advance or forming part of a regular system.