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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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neighborhood

/ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/ [neighborhood]

[noun] A district or area within a town or city, especially one forming a community or having a distinct character.

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neither

/ˈniːðər/ or /ˈnaɪðər/ [neither]

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

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nets

/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.

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networks

/ˈnɛt.wɜːrks/ [networks]

[noun] A group or system of interconnected people, things, or computer systems.

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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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nigh

/naɪ/ [nigh]

[adverb] Near in space, time, or relation.

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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 coder

/nɒn ˈkəʊ.dər/ [non coder]

[noun] A person who lacks the skills or training to write computer programming code.

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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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non-technical person

/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.

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