English Words: Z

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zoologiseverb

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of zoologize.

zoologistnoun

One who studies or practices zoology.

zoologizeverb

To study zoology, especially by collecting animals to be studied.

zoologynoun

The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.

zoomnoun

A humming noise from something moving very fast.

zoom boxnoun

A clickable box that maximizes a window to fill the screen or (clicked a second time) restores the window to its previous size and position.

zoom byverb

To go by too quickly.

Zoom fatiguenoun

A feeling of exhaustion resulting from spending excessive amounts of time in video conferences.

zoom inverb

To increase the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a magnified image, or a close-up.

zoom lensnoun

A lens containing a mechanical assembly of inner lenses, allowing the focal length to be changed rapidly.

zoom outverb

To decrease the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a reduced magnification of the image, or a wider-angle view.

Zoom raidnoun

An unwanted disruptive intrusion by a large amount of trolls into a video conference call.

Zoom raidingnoun

The practice of engaging in a Zoom raid; unwanted disruptive intrusion by a large amount of trolls into a video conference call.

zoomabilitynoun

The quality of being zoomable.

zoomableadj

Supporting a zoom (magnification) facility.

zoomachynoun

A fight between or against animals.

zoomagneticadj

Relating to or exhibiting zoomagnetism.

zoomagnetismnoun

animal magnetism

zoomancynoun

divination by means of animals

zoomanianoun

An excessive or abnormal love of animals

zoomanticadj

Relating to zoomancy.

zoomaricadj

palmitoleic

zoomassnoun

The total mass of a living animal.

zoomastigotenoun

A zooflagellate: a heterotrophic flagellate of the phylum Zoomastigophora

Zoombombverb

To disrupt a video conference, often involving large numbers of trolls joining and displaying obscene material.

Zoombombernoun

Someone who participates in a Zoombombing; a person disrupting a video conference call.

Zoombombingnoun

Unwanted disruptive intrusion by a large amount of trolls into a video conference call.

zoomburbnoun

A very rapidly expanding suburb.

zoomedicaladj

Relating to animals and medicine.

zoomeiosporenoun

A haploid zoospore produced by meiosis

zoomelaninnoun

A pigment giving the black color to the feathers of many birds.

zoomernoun

That which zooms.

zoomer permnoun

A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults of Generation Z, consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top.

zoometricadj

Relating to zoometry.

zoometrynoun

measurement of the bodies of animals

zoomienoun

A graduate of, or student at, the United States Air Force Academy, USAFA.

zoomiesnoun

plural of zoomie

zoomimeticadj

Imitating the appearance or behaviour of animals.

zoomimicadj

Synonym of zoomimetic.

zoomingverb

present participle and gerund of zoom

zoominglyadv

With rapid or sudden motion or growth.

Zoomlandname

The proverbial place video teleconferences, particularly using the software Zoom, take place.

zoomorphnoun

A figure in ancient art resembling an animal.

zoomorphicadj

Having the shape, form, or likeness of an animal.

zoomorphicallyadv

In a manner that is zoomorphic or involves zoomorphism.

zoomorphismnoun

The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.

zoomorphizeverb

To endow with animal qualities.

zoomorphologicaladj

Relating to zoomorphology

zoomorphologynoun

The morphology of animals

zoomorphosisnoun

The formation of a plant structure (such as a gall) by means of animal activity

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