English Words: O

15,494 words · Page 173 of 310

orthotacticallyadv

In terms of orthotactics.

orthotacticsnoun

The restrictions a language applies to the positions and patterns of graphemes in written words.

orthotaxonnoun

A true taxon that is based on biological relationships rather than on form.

orthotectonicadj

Produced by an orthogeosyncline

orthotelluratenoun

The anion TeO₆⁶⁻; any salt containing this anion

orthotenynoun

The study of straight lines, especially in regards to the flight paths that UFOs tend to follow.

orthotetrahedraladj

Relating to, or having the form of, an orthotetrahedron.

orthotetrahedronnoun

A tetrahedron with three pairs of faces at right angles to one another.

orthothioformatenoun

Any orthoester, formally derived from (the unstable) thioformic acid, of general formula HC(SR)₃

orthotistnoun

A person who makes or fits orthotic devices.

orthotitanic acidnoun

An acid of titanium (H₄TiO₄); a form of titanic acid.

orthotolidinenoun

An organic compound with chemical formula (C₆H₄(CH₃)NH₂)₂, used mainly in dye production.

orthotomicadj

Cutting at right angles.

orthotomousadj

Having two cleavages at right angles with one another.

orthotomynoun

The property of cutting at right angles.

orthotoneadj

Retaining the accent; not enclitic; said of certain indefinite pronouns and adverbs when used interrogatively, which are enclitic in other situations.

orthotonesisnoun

The accentuation of a proclitic or enclitic.

orthotonosnoun

muscular rigidity associated with tetanus

orthotopicadj

in the normal position

orthotopicaladj

Alternative form of orthotopic.

orthotopicallyadv

In an orthotopic manner.

orthotransplantationnoun

orthotopic transplantation

orthotrichaceousadj

Of or relating to the Orthotrichaceae.

orthotrophicadj

Relating to orthotrophy

orthotrophynoun

The practice of eating the "correct" things

orthotropianoun

The normal absence of heterotropia.

orthotropicadj

Growing vertically, either upwards or downwards.

orthotropicallyadv

In an orthotropic manner.

orthotropicsnoun

an orthodontic method invented by John Mew which is claimed to be able to guide facial growth.

orthotropousadj

Growing straight and having the micropyle at the apex

orthotropouslyadv

In an orthotropous manner.

orthotropynoun

The condition of being orthotropic.

orthotypenoun

The original published name for a group of genetically related organisms.

orthotypicadj

Relating to orthotypes.

orthotypographicadj

Of or relating to orthotypography.

orthotypographicaladj

Of or relating to orthotypography.

orthotypographynoun

The study of correct typography according to established usage.

orthovanadatenoun

The oxyanion of vanadium VO₄³⁻ or any salt containing this ion

orthovoltagenoun

A voltage of about 300 to 500 kilovolts, when used in radiation therapy.

orthowalpurgitenoun

An orthorhombic-dipyramidal pale yellow mineral containing arsenic, bismuth, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.

orthowaternoun

Synonym of polywater.

orthoxylenenoun

An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents bonded to adjacent carbon atoms in the aromatic ring (the ortho configuration).

orthrosnoun

The divine office or service at dawn.

Orthrusname

A two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle and was killed by Heracles.

orthœpynoun

Nonstandard spelling of orthoepy.

Ortigozaname

A surname from Spanish.

ortiveadj

Of or relating to the time or act of rising; eastern.

Ortizname

A surname from Spanish.

Ortloffname

A surname from German.

Ortmanname

A surname from German.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter O contains 15,494 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 310 pages, and you are currently viewing page 173. 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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