English to English Dictionary

/əˈkeɪdiən/ [Akkadian]

[noun] An extinct East Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia used in Assyria and Babylonia, written in cuneiform script.

/əˈlaɪnmənt/ [alignment]

[noun] The arrangement of objects or parts in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

/ˈæl.keɪn ˈfɔːr.mjuː.ləz/ [alkane formulas]

[noun] The mathematical expressions and structural representations used to depict saturated hydrocarbons, most notably characterized by the general molecular formula CnH2n+2.

/əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ [alleviation]

[noun] The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈkwɪər.i/ [alligator classification query]

[noun] A specific search request or database inquiry aimed at determining the taxonomic placement, biological categorization, or phylogenetic relationship of the alligator within the animal kingdom.

/ˌæləˈsɛntrɪk/ [allocentric]

[adjective] Centered on or focused on other people; characterized by a concern for the welfare, interests, or perspectives of others rather than oneself.

/əˈlʊər/ [allure]

[noun] The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

/ˌæl.jʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ [aluminium]

[noun] A silvery-white, lightweight, ductile metallic chemical element (symbol Al, atomic number 13) known for its high corrosion resistance.

/əˈluːmɪnəm/ [aluminum]

[noun] A silvery-white, ductile metallic element that is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and a good conductor of electricity and heat, most commonly used in packaging, construction, and transportation.

/əˈmæs.ər/ [amasser]

[noun] A person or thing that gathers, collects, or accumulates a large quantity of something, typically over a period of time.

/ˈæm.bi.əns kriˈeɪ.ʃən/ [ambiance creation]

[noun] The intentional process of designing, arranging, or manipulating environmental factors such as lighting, sound, decor, and scent to establish a specific mood or atmosphere.

/ˈæm.bi.ənt ˈtɛm.pər.ə.tʃər/ [ambient temperature]

[noun] The temperature of the surrounding air or medium that comes into contact with an object or is present in a specific space.

/ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ [ambiguity]

[noun] The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or doubtfulness.

/əˈmɛn.dər/ [amender]

[noun] A person or thing that makes minor changes or improvements to a text, law, or document.

/əˈmɛndz/ [amends]

[noun] Compensation or reparation made for a loss, damage, or injury of any kind.

/ˈæn.ə.ɡræm/ [anagram]

[noun] A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another, such as 'cinema' formed from 'iceman'.

/ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪk dʒiˈɒm.ə.tri/ [analytic geometry]

[noun] A branch of mathematics in which geometric shapes are described and analyzed using algebraic equations and coordinate systems.

/ˌæn.əˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/ [anatomical orientation]

[noun] A standardized system of directional terms used in biology and medicine to describe the position and relationship of structures within an organism, typically based on the anatomical position.