English to English Dictionary

Articulator

A person or thing that articulates, expresses, or gives clear form to ideas, feelings, or policies.

Artisan bakery

A commercial establishment where bread and other baked goods are made by hand using traditional methods and natural, high-quality ingredients.

Ascent

An act of ascending or moving upward.

Ascesis

Rigorous self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Aspect-Ratio

The proportional relationship between an object's width and its height.

Asperger

Short for Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication.

Assailant

A person who physically attacks another person.

Assiduous

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort.

Assumption

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

Assurance

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise or guarantee.

Astron

An experimental particle accelerator concept developed in the mid-20th century using a layer of rotating relativistic electrons to create a magnetic field.

Astronomy

The branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.