English Words: S

54,294 words · Page 159 of 1086

scripsitnoun

An inscription indicating the identity of the person who wrote something.

scriptnoun

A writing; a written document.

script editornoun

A member of a television drama production team who liases with a team of writers to ensure conformity and suitability

script kiddienoun

A (usually amateur) hacker who compromises files on others' computers or launches attacks on computer systems, using widely distributed computer programs or scripts rather than developing their own.

script outverb

To simplify or automate a process using scripts (a file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence).

scripta continuanoun

Synonym of scriptio continua.

scriptabilitynoun

The ability to be driven programmatically as well as interactively.

scriptableadj

That can be extended or automated through scripting.

scriptaidnoun

A particular histone deacetylase inhibitor

scriptaladj

Of or relating to a written script used in language.

scriptbooknoun

A book of scripts.

scriptedadj

Planned; something written or prepared before it is read or performed.

scriptednessnoun

The property of being scripted, or planned out in advance; absence of spontaneity.

scripternoun

A programmer who uses a scripting language.

scriptingnoun

The act by which something is scripted.

scripting languagenoun

A computer language designed to be used as part of a larger application.

scriptingsnoun

plural of scripting

scriptio continuanoun

A style of writing without spacing between the words of the text, particularly writing without any punctuation at all.

scriptlessadj

Without a script.

scriptlessnessnoun

The lack of a script.

scriptletnoun

A small script, especially a section of Java code embedded in JavaServer Pages code.

scriptlikeadj

Resembling or characteristic of a script.

scriptmentnoun

A written work by a movie or television screenwriter that combines elements of a script and treatment, especially the dialogue elements, which are formatted the same as in a screenplay.

scriptonnoun

A segment of DNA or RNA that is under the control of a single autonomous promotor. A single scripton may encode multiple cistrons involving separate terminators.

scriptornoun

A writer, regarded as producing a work but not as providing its explanation (which is instead determined by the reader), according to the theories of Roland Barthes.

scriptorialadj

Of or pertaining to writing

scriptoriannoun

One who is familiar with scripture or sacred writing, or who refers back to it frequently.

scriptoriansnoun

plural of scriptorian

scriptoriumnoun

A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery.

scriptoryadj

Of or pertaining to writing; expressed or used in writing; written.

scriptsnoun

plural of script

scriptura continuanoun

Synonym of scriptio continua.

scripturaladj

Of, relating to, or in accordance with scripture.

scripturalismnoun

The quality or state of being scriptural; literal adherence to the Scriptures.

scripturalistnoun

One who adheres literally to the Scriptures.

scripturalitynoun

The quality of or state being scriptural; scripturalness.

scripturalizeverb

To make scriptural.

scripturallyadv

According to scripture.

scripturalnessnoun

The quality of being scriptural; scripturality.

Scripturenoun

The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.

scripturelessadj

Without scripture; not conforming to, or sanctioned by, a holy text.

scripturelikeadj

Resembling or characteristic of scripture.

Scripturesnoun

plural of Scripture

Scripturiannoun

A Scripturist.

scripturientadj

Inclined to write a great deal.

scripturismnoun

Adherence to the Scriptures.

Scripturistnoun

One who is strongly attached to, or versed in, the Scriptures, or who endeavours to live by them.

scriptwiseadv

In terms of a script.

scriptwriternoun

A person who writes scripts.

scriptwritingnoun

The writing of scripts, usually for film or television.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter S contains 54,294 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 1,086 pages, and you are currently viewing page 159. 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.

On this page 50 of 50 entries carry a part-of-speech tag and 50 carry at least one stored definition. Coverage varies across letters because Wiktionary volunteers build entries at different speeds for different parts of the alphabet, letters with common starting sounds (S, C, T, P) usually have the densest coverage, while less frequent starters (X, Q, Z) tend to have shorter but more specialised lists. PlainSpell surfaces whatever data is present and links back to the source when a definition is not yet recorded.

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