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presupposition C2
/ˌpriːsəpəˈzɪʃən/ Something that is assumed to be true without being stated directly. Meaning Off Sound Off
convolution C2
/ˌkɑːn.vəˈluː.ʃən/ a twist, coil, or fold, especially one of the folds on the surface of the brain Meaning Off Sound Off
effulgence C2
/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/ brilliant radiance or a dazzling emission of light Meaning Off Sound Off
prolixity C2
/pɹoʊˈlɪksəti/ the quality of using too many words or continuing for a tiresomely long time Meaning Off Sound Off
dishabille C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːl/ a state of being only partly or carelessly dressed Meaning Off Sound Off
irascibility C2
/ɪˌræs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ a tendency to become angry or irritated quickly Meaning Off Sound Off
lacrimation C2
/ˌlækrəˈmeɪʃən/ shedding tears Meaning Off Sound Off
polymorphism C2
/pɑliˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ the occurrence of two or more distinct forms or genetic variants within a population Meaning Off Sound Off
truculence C2
/ˈtrʌk.jə.ləns/ The state of being truculent; eagerness to fight; ferocity. Meaning Off Sound Off
immutability C2
the quality of being incapable of mutation Meaning Off Sound Off
inculcation C2
/ˌɪnkʌlˈkeɪʃən/ the process of firmly instilling an idea, value, or habit through persistent instruction or repetition Meaning Off Sound Off
vassalage C2
/ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/ historical: the condition, obligations, or tenure of a vassal under a feudal lord Meaning Off Sound Off
volubility C2
the quality of being facile in speech and writing Meaning Off Sound Off
impassivity C2
/ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions Meaning Off Sound Off
perfectibility C2
/pɚˌfɛktəˈbɪləti/ the capacity to improve progressively, especially toward moral, intellectual, or social excellence Meaning Off Sound Off
thraldom C2
/ˈθrɔːl.dəm/ a state of bondage, servitude, or complete subjection to another power Meaning Off Sound Off
subjectivism C2
/səbˈdʒɛktəˌvɪzəm/ the doctrine that knowledge, value, or reality depends fundamentally on the experiencing subject Meaning Off Sound Off
fatuity C2
/fəˈtuːəti/ the quality or state of being foolish, especially in a complacent or self-satisfied way Meaning Off Sound Off
inclemency C2
/ɪnˈklɛmənsi/ the condition of weather being severe, stormy, or unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off
pusillanimity C2
/pjuːsɪləˈnɪmɪti/ the quality of being timid or cowardly, especially in avoiding risk or responsibility Meaning Off Sound Off
hairbreadth C2
/ˈhɛɹˌbɹɛdθ/ an extremely small distance, amount, or margin; literally, the width of a hair Meaning Off Sound Off
suzerainty C2
/ˈsuː.zɚ.ɪn.ti/ a relationship in which a dominant state controls the external affairs of a subordinate but internally autonomous state Meaning Off Sound Off
historicity C2
/ˌhɪstəˈrɪsəti/ the quality of being historically real or authentic rather than legendary or invented Meaning Off Sound Off
reprobation C2
/ˌɹɛpɹəˈbeɪʃən/ The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure. Meaning Off Sound Off
exponentiation C2
/ˌek.spoʊˌnen.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ the mathematical operation of raising a base to a power specified by an exponent Meaning Off Sound Off
proscription C2
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ An official ban or prohibition on something. Meaning Off Sound Off
tangibility C2
/ˌtændʒəˈbɪləti/ the quality of being perceptible by touch Meaning Off Sound Off
congruence C2
/ˈkɑŋɡruəns/ agreement, correspondence, or consistency between things Meaning Off Sound Off
dandyism C2
/ˈdæn.diːˌɪzəm/ the cultivated dress, manners, wit, and self-presentation characteristic of a dandy Meaning Off Sound Off
solitariness C2
/sɑːləˈtɛriːnɪs/ The state of being alone or apart from others. Meaning Off Sound Off
contiguity C2
/ˌkɑn.tɪˈɡju.ɪ.ti/ A state in which two or more physical objects are physically touching one another or in which sections of a plane border on one another. Meaning Off Sound Off
imperturbability C2
/ɪmˌpɝtərbəˈbɪləti/ a state of calm, unruffled self-assurance; aplomb, composure. Meaning Off Sound Off
regality C2
/rɪˈɡæləti/ historical Scots law: territorial jurisdiction of a royal character granted by the Crown to a lord, or the territory subject to it Meaning Off Sound Off
inconsideration C2
/ˌɪnkənsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ lack of proper thought or consideration; thoughtlessness Meaning Off Sound Off
disquisition C2
/ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ a long, formal, and methodical discussion or written analysis of a subject Meaning Off Sound Off
asperity C2
/əˈspɛɹɪti/ something hard to endure Meaning Off Sound Off
taciturnity C2
The habit of saying very little. Meaning Off Sound Off
cogency C2
/ˈkəʊd͡ʒənsi/ The state of being cogent; the characteristic or quality of being reasonable and persuasive. Meaning Off Sound Off
incomprehensibility C2
/ɪnˌkɑːm.prɪˌhɛn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality of being incomprehensible Meaning Off Sound Off
medievalism C2
/ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəˌlɪ.zəm/ admiration for, imitation of, or devotion to the ideas, institutions, art, or social forms of the Middle Ages Meaning Off Sound Off
distinctness C2
/ˌdɪˈstɪŋkt.nəs/ The property or degree of being distinct. Meaning Off Sound Off
inquietude C2
/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ə.tuːd/ a state or feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, or restless concern Meaning Off Sound Off
externality C2
/ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ The state of being external or externalized. Meaning Off Sound Off
conveniency C2
Convenience. Meaning Off Sound Off
assiduity C2
/ˌæsəˈduːəti/ constant, careful effort and attention; diligence Meaning Off Sound Off
infinitude C2
/ɪnˈfɪnɪˌtud/ the state or quality of having no limit or end; boundlessness Meaning Off Sound Off
geocentrism C2
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/ the astronomical model or belief that Earth is stationary at the center of the universe or of the motions of the heavenly bodies Meaning Off Sound Off
denudation C2
/ˌdiː.nuːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ geology: the wearing away of rock and soil by erosion and weathering, leaving a surface exposed Meaning Off Sound Off
quiescence C2
/kwiˈɛsəns/ a state of quiet, but possibly temporary, inaction Meaning Off Sound Off
assemblance C2
/əˈsɛmbləns/ an assembling, gathered collection, or assemblage; obsolete Meaning Off Sound Off
divisibility C2
/dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ the quality of being divisible Meaning Off Sound Off
neckcloth C2
/ˈnɛkˌklɔθ/ a cloth worn around the neck, especially an ornamental cravat worn by men in earlier periods Meaning Off Sound Off
fecundation C2
/ˌfɛkənˈdeɪʃən/ fertilization through the union of male and female reproductive cells Meaning Off Sound Off
hardihood C2
/ˈhɑɹdiˌhʊd/ resolute courage and endurance in the face of danger or hardship Meaning Off Sound Off
pervasiveness C2
/pɝˈveɪsɪvnɪs/ The quality of spreading through and being present in every part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
zamindari C2
/zəˈminˌdəɹi/ in British India, a system of landholding and revenue collection in which zamindars collected payments from cultivators for the state Meaning Off Sound Off
insipidity C2
/ˌɪn.sɪˈpɪd.ɪ.t̬i/ the quality of being dull, lifeless, or lacking character and interest Meaning Off Sound Off
adjuration C2
/ˌædʒəˈreɪʃən/ an earnest appeal, solemn command, or urgent entreaty Meaning Off Sound Off
irrevocability C2
/iˌɹɛvəkəˈbɪləti/ The state or condition of being irrevocable Meaning Off Sound Off
intercommunication C2
/ˌɪntəkəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ Mutual communication. Meaning Off Sound Off
incoherency C2
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənsi/ lack of logical connection, clarity, or orderly organization Meaning Off Sound Off
priggishness C2
/ˈprɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/ exaggerated and arrogant properness Meaning Off Sound Off
contradistinction C2
/ˌkɑntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ a distinction made by directly contrasting one thing with another Meaning Off Sound Off
isotropy C2
/aɪˈsɑtɹəpi/ the property of a system or medium whose relevant physical or statistical properties are the same in every direction; invariance under rotation at a given point Meaning Off Sound Off
intestacy C2
/ɪnˈtɛstəsi/ the legal condition of dying without a valid will, or of having property not disposed of by a valid will Meaning Off Sound Off
crepitation C2
/ˌkrɛp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ a crackling, rattling, or popping sound Meaning Off Sound Off
despondence C2
/dɪˈspɑndəns/ a state of deep dejection, discouragement, and loss of hope Meaning Off Sound Off
jacinth C2
/ˈdʒæ.sɪnθ/ a transparent reddish-orange or reddish-brown variety of zircon used as a gemstone Meaning Off Sound Off
practicability C2
/ˌpræk.tɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ the quality of being feasible, workable, or capable of being put into practice Meaning Off Sound Off
repartition C2
/ˌriː.pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/ a new or different distribution or apportionment of something Meaning Off Sound Off
emendation C2
/ˌiːmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ a correction by emending Meaning Off Sound Off
interpenetration C2
/ˌɪntərˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən/ mutual penetration or overlapping presence within the same space or system Meaning Off Sound Off
polydactylism C2
/ˌpɑːliˈdæktəlɪzəm/ the congenital condition of having more than the usual number of fingers or toes Meaning Off Sound Off
contrariety C2
/kɒntɹəˈɹʌɪəti/ Opposition or contrariness; cross-purposes, marked contrast. Meaning Off Sound Off
copartnership C2
/ˌkoʊˈpɑɹtnɚˌʃɪp/ the state or right of being a copartner in a joint enterprise Meaning Off Sound Off
gustation C2
/ɡʌˈsteɪʃən/ the sense or faculty of taste Meaning Off Sound Off
recrudescence C2
/ˌɹiːkɹuˈdɛsəns/ the renewed outbreak or return of something undesirable after a period of decline or inactivity Meaning Off Sound Off
asepsis C2
/eɪˈsɛpsɪs/ the state of being free from disease-causing microorganisms Meaning Off Sound Off
contumacy C2
/ˈkɑːntʊməsi/ stubborn resistance to authority; deliberate and obstinate disobedience Meaning Off Sound Off
nonage C2
/ˈnoʊnəd͡ʒ/ the state or period of being below the legal age of adulthood; minority Meaning Off Sound Off
garrulity C2
/ɡəˈɹuːləti/ the quality of talking excessively, especially about unimportant things Meaning Off Sound Off
indefeasibility C2
/ɪn.dɪˌfiː.zɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality of being impossible to annul, invalidate, or defeat, especially as a legal right or title Meaning Off Sound Off
nescience C2
/ˈnɛʃəns/ absence of knowledge; ignorance Meaning Off Sound Off
inexpediency C2
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈspiː.di.ən.si/ the quality of being unsuitable, unwise, or unlikely to achieve the intended result Meaning Off Sound Off
sonship C2
/ˈsʌnʃɪp/ the state, status, or relation of being a son Meaning Off Sound Off
fusibility C2
/ˌfjuːzəˈbɪləti/ the quality or degree of being capable of melting or being fused by heat Meaning Off Sound Off
unobtrusiveness C2
The quality of being quiet and not drawing attention to oneself Meaning Off Sound Off
honorableness C2
the quality of deserving honor or respect Meaning Off Sound Off
subsidiarity C2
/səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/ the principle that decisions and responsibilities should be handled by the lowest or most local level capable of dealing with them effectively Meaning Off Sound Off
jocosity C2
/dʒoʊˈkɑːsəti/ the quality or practice of merry joking Meaning Off Sound Off
metic C2
/ˈmɛtɪk/ in an ancient Greek city-state, a resident foreigner who lacked full citizen rights and usually paid a special tax Meaning Off Sound Off
catholicity C2
/ˌkæθəˈlɪsəti/ the quality of being broad, universal, or inclusive in range or sympathies Meaning Off Sound Off
perpendicularity C2
/ˌpɝpənˌdɪkjuˈlɛrəti/ the state or relation of meeting a line or plane at a right angle Meaning Off Sound Off
verifiability C2
/ˌvɛrəfaɪəˈbɪləti/ the quality of being capable of being checked or confirmed by evidence, observation, or a specified procedure Meaning Off Sound Off
consilience C2
/kənˈsɪ.li.əns/ agreement between conclusions reached independently from different kinds of evidence Meaning Off Sound Off
arbitrament C2
/ɑːrˈbɪtrəmənt/ an authoritative judgment or the power of deciding a matter; arbitration Meaning Off Sound Off

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