English Words: M

4,057 words · Page 5 of 82

magistratesnoun

plural of magistrate

maglevadj

Describing a train, system, etc, that operates by magnetic levitation.

magmanoun

A mixture of molten silicate rock, crystals, and gas within the earth, which may be erupted as lava or cool in place to form igneous intrusions.

magmaticadj

Pertaining to magma or magmatism.

magnanoun

plural of magnum

magnanimitynoun

The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

magnanimousadj

Noble and generous in spirit.

magnatenoun

Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesianoun

magnesium oxide

magnesiumnoun

The chemical element with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnetnoun

A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.

magneticadj

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

magneticallyadv

Using magnetism.

magneticsnoun

The science or study of magnets and magnetism.

magnetismnoun

The property of being magnetic.

magnetitenoun

A magnetic mineral, Fe₃O₄, one of the primary ores of iron.

magnetizationnoun

The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized

magnetonoun

A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).

magnetometernoun

An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.

magnetospherenoun

The comet-shaped region around Earth or another planet in which charged particles are trapped or deflected. Shaped by the solar wind and the planet's magnetic field.

magnetronnoun

A device in which electrons are made to resonate in a specially shaped chamber and thus produce microwave radiation; used in radar, and in microwave ovens

Magnificatname

The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.

magnificationnoun

The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.

magnificencenoun

grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor

magnificentadj

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

magnificentlyadv

In a magnificent manner.

magnifiedadj

Having been visually enlarged by the process of magnification.

magnifiernoun

That which magnifies.

magnifyverb

To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).

Magnitskyname

A surname from Russian; especially when referring to Russian tax advisor Sergei Magnitsky

magnitudenoun

The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

magnolianoun

A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.

magnonnoun

A quantum of a spin wave.

magnumnoun

A bottle containing 1.5 liters of fluid, double the volume of a standard wine bottle.

Magnusname

A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.

Magnusonname

A surname.

Magnussenname

A surname.

Magogname

The second of the seven sons of Japheth.

magpienoun

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

magpiesnoun

plural of magpie

Magsnoun

plural of Mag

Maguirename

A surname.

magusnoun

A magician; (derogatory) a conjurer or sorcerer, especially one who is a charlatan or trickster.

Magyarname

The Uralic language of the Hungarians.

mahdet

Pronunciation spelling of my.

mahanoun

A kind of monkey; the wanderoo.

Mahabharataname

An ancient Sanskrit epic concerning some text of the Bhagavad Gita, including elaborations on theology and morality.

Mahajanname

A surname from Marathi.

mahalnoun

A summerhouse.

mahalointj

thank you

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The English alphabetical index for the letter M contains 4,057 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 82 pages, and you are currently viewing page 5. 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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