English Words: A

35,202 words · Page 12 of 705

acuteadj

Brief, quick, short.

acutelyadv

In an acute manner

ACVnoun

Initialism of asset of community value.

acyclicadj

Not cyclic; having an open chain structure.

acylnoun

Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.

ADadv

Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

ADAname

Initialism of American Dental Association.

Adachiname

A special ward of Tokyo prefecture, Japan that is surrounded by (clockwise from north) Saitama Prefecture, Katsushika, Sumida, Arakawa, and Kita special wards.

adagenoun

An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

adagionoun

A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.

Adahname

The wife of Lamech

Adalinename

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Adamname

The first man and the progenitor of the human race.

adamantadj

Firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined.

adamantineadj

Synonym of adamant.

adamantiumnoun

A fictional metal which is indestructible or nearly so.

adamantlyadv

In an immovable or inflexible manner.

Adamawaname

A state of Nigeria in the North East geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Yola.

Adamsname

A surname originating as a patronymic derived from Adam.

Adamsonname

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Adananame

A province and metropolitan municipality in central Cilicia, in southern Turkey.

adaptverb

To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.

adaptabilitynoun

The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.

adaptableadj

Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

adaptationnoun

The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

adaptedverb

simple past and past participle of adapt

adapternoun

One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.

adaptionnoun

Alternative form of adaptation.

adaptiveadj

Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

adaptornoun

Alternative spelling of adapter.

Adarname

The sixth month of the civil year and the twelfth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, after Shevat and before Nisan.

Adarshname

A male given name from Sanskrit.

ADASnoun

Acronym of advanced driver-assistance system.

adatnoun

Traditional custom or law, in Islamic parts of Southeast Asia.

ADCnoun

Initialism of aide-de-camp and postnominal.

Adcockname

A surname transferred from the given name.

addverb

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

addanoun

An informal meeting place for conversation.

Addamsname

A surname originating as a patronymic.

addedverb

simple past and past participle of add

addendanoun

plural of addendum

addendumnoun

Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.

addernoun

Any snake.

Adderallname

A brand name for a psychostimulant combination drug containing four salts of amphetamine, used in the treatment of conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy and often misused as a recreational drug.

Adderleyname

A village and civil parish in Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ661397).

Addersname

Addison's Walk, Magdalen College, Oxford.

addictnoun

A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.

addictedadj

Having a biochemical addiction.

addictingadj

Causing addiction.

addictionnoun

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter A contains 35,202 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 705 pages, and you are currently viewing page 12. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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