English Words: N

24,391 words · Page 95 of 488

neometabolynoun

The change in shape undergone by euglenids as they evolve

neominimalistnoun

A proponent of neominimalism.

neomodaladj

Relating to the use of adapted ancient modes in modern music.

neomodernadj

Of or pertaining to a "new simplicity" in reaction to the complexity of postmodern architecture and eclecticism.

neomodernismnoun

neomodern attitudes and practices generally

neomodernistnoun

One who holds neomodern attitudes or takes a neomodern approach.

neomorphnoun

A gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.

neomorphicallyadv

In a neomorphic manner

neomorphinenoun

A 3-O-demethylated derivative of morphine

neomorphismnoun

A new development of form or structure.

neomortnoun

A brain-dead human being that could be kept on life support for organ transplantation, medical and nursing education, and drug research.

neomuscularizationnoun

The generation and development of new muscle tissue

neomuscularizedadj

Newly muscularized (as a result of neomuscularization)

neomutationnoun

A mutation that has not been previously described / recorded

neomycinnoun

A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic related to streptomycin that is produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces fradiae) and used medically especially to treat local infections.

neomyocardializationnoun

The formation of new myocardium

neomyocytenoun

A newly-formed myocyte

neomyofibernoun

A newly-formed muscle fiber

neomythologicaladj

Of or relating to neomythology.

neomythologynoun

New mythology.

neonnoun

The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.

neon signnoun

An illuminated sign constructed from fluorescent lights in the form of bent glass tubes; the different colours being obtained by adding different noble gases to the neon.

neon skimmernoun

Libellula croceipennis, a New World species of bright orange dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.

neon tetranoun

Paracheirodon innesi (syn. Hyphessobrycon innesi), a small, tropical American fish, popular as an aquarium fish.

neonataladj

Of or pertaining to the period of time immediately following birth, or to the newborn.

neonatallyadv

During the neonatal period.

neonatalogistnoun

One who works in the field of neonatology.

neonatenoun

A newborn infant; recently born baby.

neonaticidaladj

Of or pertaining to neonaticide.

neonaticidenoun

The murder of a newborn within 24 hours of birth.

neonationalismnoun

A form of civic nationalism that reacts specifically to the globalization of capital.

neonationalistnoun

A proponent of neonationalism.

neonatologistnoun

A person who studies or applies neonatology.

neonatologynoun

The branch of medicine that deals with newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant.

neonatometernoun

An instrument that is used to measure newly-born infants

neonaziadj

Alternative spelling of neo-Nazi.

neonedadj

Illuminated with neon lights.

neonicnoun

Clipping of neonicotinoid.

neonicotinoidnoun

Any of a certain class of insecticides that act on the central nervous system in a similar way to nicotine.

neonicotinyladj

Relating to the neonicotinoids

neonicsnoun

plural of neonic

neonidenoun

A binary compound of neon

neonismnoun

A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, a neologism.

neonistnoun

A person who makes neon signs.

neonlikeadj

Resembling neon.

Neonomianismname

The doctrine that the Gospel is a new law whose requirements are fulfilled by faith and repentance, most often associated with the theology of Richard Baxter (1615-1691).

neontocracynoun

Any society in which young children are highly valued (despite their relatively low social utility in objective terms); the practice, prevalent in the West, of so valuing young children.

neontologicaladj

Of or pertaining to neontology

neontologistnoun

A person who studies neontology.

neontologistsnoun

plural of neontologist

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The English alphabetical index for the letter N contains 24,391 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 488 pages, and you are currently viewing page 95. 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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