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Showing 18 of 3844 words/ˌsiːˈɛf/ [see-ef]
[adverb] Used in writing to direct the reader to look at another passage or source for comparison or contrast.
/ˈkæb.ɪdʒ.hɛd/ [cabbagehead]
[noun] A foolish, stupid, or dull-witted person.
/ˈkeɪ.bəl/ [cable]
[noun] A thick rope or wire of metal, typically used for supporting bridges or heavy loads, or for transmitting electricity and television signals.
/ˌkæb.ri.əˈleɪ/ [cabriolet]
[noun] A car with a folding or retractable roof; a convertible.
/ˌkæk.əˈfɒn.ɪk/ [cacophonic]
[adjective] Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of unpleasant sounds.
/ˈkæd.ɪʃ.nəs/ [caddishness]
[noun] Behavior that is ungentlemanly, dishonorable, rude, or inconsiderate, especially toward women.
/kæf/ [caf]
[noun] A cafeteria; a casual eating establishment or dining hall.
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə/ [cafeteria]
[noun] A restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter of prepared food, carrying it on a tray to a table.
/ˈkeɪ.sɒn dɪˌziːz/ [caisson disease]
[noun] A condition caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues due to a rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure, typically affecting divers or compressed-air workers.
/kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/ [calamity]
[noun] An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
/ˈkælkjʊleɪt ðə pəˈsɛntɪdʒ ɒv ˈθɜːti fɔːr ɪn ˈfɔːti/
[idiom] A mathematical instruction to find what portion 34 represents out of a total of 40, expressed as a fraction of 100, which evaluates to exactly 85%.
/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/ [calculation]
[noun] The mathematical process of determining the value, amount, or result of something.
/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən ˈɛrər/ [calculation error]
[noun] A mistake made in the process of mathematical computation or data processing.
/ˈkælkjʊlətɪv/ [calculative]
[adjective] Tending to calculate, scheme, or assess situations carefully and self-interestedly to achieve a specific outcome.
/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tər/ [calculator]
[noun] A small electronic or mechanical device used for performing mathematical calculations.
/kɔːl/ [call]
[verb] To cry out or shout in order to attract attention.
/kɔːld/ [called]
[verb] To give a name to someone or something, or to refer to them by a particular name.
/ˈkɔː.lər/ [caller]
[noun] A person who makes a telephone call.