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English Words Starting with “N

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named

/neɪmd/ [named]

[verb] To give a name to; to identify or specify by name.

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narratedness

/ˈnær.eɪ.tɪd.nəs/ [narratedness]

[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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national government

/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/ [national government]

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

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nature inspired

/ˈneɪ.tʃər ɪnˈspaɪərd/ [nature inspired]

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

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navel

/ˈneɪ.vəl/ [navel]

[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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Neapolitan

/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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neither

/ˈniːðər/ or /ˈnaɪðər/ [neither]

[adjective] Not one nor the other of two people or things.

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neutron count of copper

/ˈnjuːtrɒn kaʊnt əv ˈkɒpər/ [neutron count of copper]

[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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next

/nɛkst/ [next]

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

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nimps

/nɪmps/ [nimps]

[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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no can do

/ˌnoʊ kæn ˈduː/ [no can do]

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

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non specific

/ˌnɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ [non-spuh-sif-ik]

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

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nonconformist

/ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ [non-kon-for-mist]

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

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none

/nʌn/ [none]

[pronoun] Not any; no person or persons; no thing or things.

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none at all

/nʌn æt ɔːl/ [none at all]

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

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nonexpert

/ˌnɒnˈɛk.spɜːrt/ [non-ek-spurt]

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

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nonterritorial

/ˌnɒnˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/ [nonterritorial]

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

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North American territory

/ˌnɔːrθ əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtɛrɪtɔːri/ [North American territory]

[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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