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Showing 18 of 40 words/neɪmd/ [named]
[verb] To give a name to; to identify or specify by name.
/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.
/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.
/ˈneɪ.tʃər ɪnˈspaɪərd/ [nature inspired]
[adjective] Derived from, modeled after, or influenced by the forms, patterns, processes, or aesthetics found in the natural environment.
/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.
/ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/
[adjective] Relating to Naples, a city in southern Italy, or its inhabitants, language, or culture, especially its distinctive style of pizza.
/ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/ [neighborhood]
[noun] A district or area within a town or city, especially one forming a community or having a distinct character.
/ˈniːðər/ or /ˈnaɪðər/ [neither]
[adjective] Not one nor the other of two people or things.
/nɛts/ [nets]
[noun] Plural form of 'net': pieces of open-work fabric made of cord, thread, or wire threaded or knotted together, used for catching fish, birds, or insects, or for sports and safety.
/ˈnɛt.wɜːrks/ [networks]
[noun] A group or system of interconnected people, things, or computer systems.
/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.
/nɛkst/ [next]
[adjective] Coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or space.
/naɪ/ [nigh]
[adverb] Near in space, time, or relation.
/nɪmps/ [nimps]
[noun] A plural form of 'nymph'; mythological spirits of nature, often depicted as young, beautiful maidens inhabiting forests, rivers, or mountains.
/ˌnoʊ kæn ˈduː/ [no can do]
[idiom] A colloquial expression used to state that one is unable or unwilling to do something requested.
/nɒn ˈkəʊ.dər/ [non coder]
[noun] A person who lacks the skills or training to write computer programming code.
/ˌnɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ [non-spuh-sif-ik]
[adjective] Not detailed or exact; lacking a unique or identifiable characteristic, cause, or target.
/ˌnɒnˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl ˈpɜː.sən/ [non-technical person]
[noun] An individual who lacks specialized training, knowledge, or expertise in science, engineering, computing, or other highly technical fields.