English Words: D

26,416 words · Page 46 of 529

distillationnoun

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

distilledadj

Having been produced by means of distillation.

distillernoun

A person who distills, especially alcoholic spirits or hard liquor by a process of distillation; a person who owns, works in or operates a distillery.

distillerynoun

A place where distillation takes place, especially the distillation of alcoholic spirits.

distillingnoun

Distillation.

distinctadj

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

distinctionnoun

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

distinctiveadj

Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.

distinctivelyadv

In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.

distinctivenessnoun

The quality of being distinctive, individual or discrete.

distinctlyadv

In a distinct manner.

distinguishverb

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

distinguishableadj

Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

distinguishedadj

celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.

distinguishingadj

That serves to distinguish.

distortverb

To bring something out of shape, to misshape.

distortedadj

Unnatural in shape or size; abnormal.

distortingadj

That distorts.

distortionnoun

An act of distorting.

distractverb

To divert the attention of.

distractedadj

having one's attention diverted; preoccupied; distrait (literary)

distractingadj

Causing a distraction; interfering with the ability to concentrate or focus.

distractionnoun

Something that distracts.

distraughtadj

Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress.

distressnoun

Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.

distressedadj

Anxious or uneasy.

distressingadj

Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.

distressinglyadv

In a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.

distributableadj

Capable of being distributed

distributeverb

To divide into portions and dispense.

distributedverb

simple past and past participle of distribute

distributingverb

present participle and gerund of distribute

distributionnoun

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

distributionaladj

Of or pertaining to distribution

distributiveadj

Relating to distribution.

distributornoun

One who or that which distributes.

districtnoun

An administrative division of an area.

districtsnoun

plural of district

distronoun

A set of software components, often open source, that have been packaged into a larger product or component for distribution to end-users.

distrustnoun

Lack of trust or confidence.

distrustedadj

Not trusted; considered untrustworthy.

distrustfuladj

Experiencing distrust, showing distrust, wary, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful.

distrustingadj

Inclined to distrust; distrustful; suspicious.

disturbverb

to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

disturbancenoun

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

disturbedadj

Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.

disturbingadj

Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

disturbinglyadv

In a disturbing manner.

disulfidenoun

A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.

disunitynoun

The lack of unity or cohesion.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter D contains 26,416 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 529 pages, and you are currently viewing page 46. 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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