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Describing Qualities

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suctorial C2
/sʌkˈtɔɹiəl/ adapted for drawing in food or liquid by sucking Meaning Off Sound Off
mutinously C2
In a rebellious way that refuses to obey authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
flocculent C2
/ˈflɑːkjələnt/ resembling wool in being loose, soft, and fluffy Meaning Off Sound Off
distingué C2
/dɪsˈtæŋ.ɡeɪ/ fashionably distinguished, elegant, or marked by an air of refinement Meaning Off Sound Off
fluviatile C2
/ˈfluːviəˌtaɪl/ of, relating to, living in, or produced by a river Meaning Off Sound Off
monocotyledonous C2
/ˌmɑːnəˌkɑːtəˈliːdənəs/ having or relating to a single cotyledon in the seed, as in grasses, lilies, palms, and other monocots Meaning Off Sound Off
dimensionless C2
/dɪˈmɛnʃənləs/ having no physical units or measurable dimensions Meaning Off Sound Off
dissentient C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃənt/ expressing disagreement with a prevailing opinion, decision, or majority Meaning Off Sound Off
seriocomic C2
/ˌsɪɹioʊˈkɑːmɪk/ combining serious and comic elements, subjects, or moods Meaning Off Sound Off
prepotent C2
/ˌpriːˈpoʊtənt/ having exceptional power, authority, or influence; dominant over others Meaning Off Sound Off
pedimented C2
/ˈpɛd.əˌmɛn.tɪd/ architecture: furnished, crowned, or decorated with a pediment, or shaped like one Meaning Off Sound Off
unconciliatory C2
/ˌʌnkənˈsɪliətɔri/ not intended or likely to end disagreement or restore goodwill; unwilling to compromise Meaning Off Sound Off
confrontationally C2
In an aggressive, argument-seeking way. Meaning Off Sound Off
composedly C2
/kəmˈpoʊ.zɪd.li/ In a composed manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
flagitious C2
/fləˈdʒɪʃ.əs/ shamefully wicked or criminal; marked by outrageous vice or cruelty Meaning Off Sound Off
vendible C2
/ˈvɛndəbəl/ capable of being sold or suitable for sale; marketable Meaning Off Sound Off
foreknowable C2
/fɔrˈnoʊəbəl/ capable of being known in advance Meaning Off Sound Off
excisable C2
/ˈeksaɪzəbəl/ finance and law: liable to an excise duty or tax Meaning Off Sound Off
extensional C2
/ɪkˈstɛn.ʃən.əl/ in logic and semantics, relating to or determined by the extension of an expression: the objects to which it applies rather than its meaning or intension Meaning Off Sound Off
unremitted C2
/ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪd/ continued without pause, relaxation, or reduction; unceasing; literary Meaning Off Sound Off
impressionistically C2
In a way based on personal impressions rather than careful facts. Meaning Off Sound Off
precessional C2
/priˈsɛʃənəl/ relating to precession, the slow change in the orientation of a rotating body's axis or orbit Meaning Off Sound Off
methodologically C2
In a way that relates to the methods used in research. Meaning Off Sound Off
feldspathic C2
/feldˈspæθɪk/ relating to, containing, or rich in feldspar Meaning Off Sound Off
saltatory C2
/ˈsæltəˌtɔːri/ relating to, adapted for, or characterized by leaping Meaning Off Sound Off
attributive C2
/əˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ Describing a word, usually an adjective, that comes directly before the noun it modifies. Meaning Off Sound Off
dithyrambic C2
/ˌdɪθəˈræm.bɪk/ wildly or extravagantly enthusiastic in expression Meaning Off Sound Off
anticlimactically C2
In a way that is disappointing because it is much less exciting than expected. Meaning Off Sound Off
genomically C2
In a way that relates to a genome or genetic makeup. Meaning Off Sound Off
philanthropically C2
In a generous, charitable way; for the good of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
exaltedly C2
In a way that shows great joy or a sense of high importance. Meaning Off Sound Off
undiminishing C2
Not getting any smaller, weaker, or less over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
undemonstratively C2
In a reserved way, without openly showing emotion. Meaning Off Sound Off
unharried C2
Free from pressure, worry, or harassment. Meaning Off Sound Off
arcanely C2
In a mysterious way that few can understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
vestigially C2
In a way that survives only as a small trace of something once larger. Meaning Off Sound Off
patchily C2
In an uneven or incomplete way, with some parts done well and others poorly Meaning Off Sound Off
inchoately C2
In a way that is only just beginning and not yet fully formed Meaning Off Sound Off
amorphously C2
In a way that has no clear shape, form, or structure. Meaning Off Sound Off
counterproductively C2
In a way that works against the goal you are trying to achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off
unexceptionally C2
In an ordinary, unremarkable way; without anything special. Meaning Off Sound Off
aphoristic C2
/ˌæf.əˈɹɪs.tɪk/ relating to or characterized by a concise statement or principle expressing a general truth; terse and pithy Meaning Off Sound Off
consanguineous C2
/ˌkɑnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/ related by blood or descended from the same ancestor Meaning Off Sound Off
counterfactual C2
/ˌkaʊntərˈfæktʃuəl/ relating to or expressing what has not happened but could happen under different conditions Meaning Off Sound Off
crufty C2
/ˈkrʌfti/ poorly designed or inelegant, often referring to software or code Meaning Off Sound Off
perspicaciously C2
/ˌpɜːrspɪˈkeɪʃəsli/ in a manner showing keen mental perception and understanding Meaning Off Sound Off
quaffable C2
/ˈkwɑfəbəl/ easy and pleasant to drink, often referring to wine or other beverages Meaning Off Sound Off
quixotically C2
/kwɪkˈsɑtɪkli/ in a manner that is exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic, often without regard for practicality Meaning Off Sound Off
reticulate C2
/rəˈtɪkjəlɪt/ forming or resembling a network; having a net-like structure Meaning Off Sound Off
sclerotic C2
/skləˈɹɑtɪk/ relating to or affected by sclerosis, a condition characterized by hardening of tissue Meaning Off Sound Off
underpeopled C2
Short of people; underpopulated. Meaning Off Sound Off
coleopterous C2
Of or pertaining to beetles of the order Coleoptera. Meaning Off Sound Off
classificatory C2
relating to or involving classification:'classificatory criteria' Meaning Off Sound Off
insuperably C2
to an insuperable degree Meaning Off Sound Off
clangorous C2
having a loud resonant metallic sound Meaning Off Sound Off
timelike C2
/ˈtaɪmˌlaɪk/ relating to a spacetime interval that can connect events by a signal slower than light Meaning Off Sound Off
spacelike C2
/ˈspeɪsˌlaɪk/ relating to a spacetime interval whose endpoints cannot be connected by a light-speed or slower signal Meaning Off Sound Off
spatiotemporal C2
/ˌspeɪʃioʊˈtɛmpərəl/ relating to both space and time Meaning Off Sound Off
tactual C2
/ˈtæktʃuəl/ relating to the sense of touch Meaning Off Sound Off
mnemic C2
/ˈniːmɪk/ relating to memory or the persistence of memory traces Meaning Off Sound Off
non-Euclidean C2
/ˌnɑn juˈklɪdiən/ not based on Euclidean geometry, especially geometry in which Euclid's parallel postulate does not hold Meaning Off Sound Off
anthropomorphous C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfəs/ having human form or humanlike characteristics Meaning Off Sound Off
commutative C2
/kəˈmjutətɪv/ having the property that changing the order of operands does not change the result Meaning Off Sound Off
undulatory C2
/ˈʌndʒələˌtɔri/ moving in waves or relating to wave motion Meaning Off Sound Off
behavioristic C2
/bɪˌheɪvjəˈrɪstɪk/ relating to behaviorism or the study of observable behavior Meaning Off Sound Off
joint-stock C2
/ˈdʒɔɪntˌstɑk/ owned by shareholders who hold stock jointly in a company Meaning Off Sound Off
well-ordered C2
/ˌwɛlˈɔrdərd/ arranged according to a clear order; in mathematics, ordered so every nonempty subset has a first element Meaning Off Sound Off
four-dimensional C2
/ˌfɔr dəˈmɛnʃənəl/ having or involving four dimensions, especially three spatial dimensions plus time Meaning Off Sound Off
first-order C2
/ˌfɜrstˈɔrdər/ belonging to the first level, degree, or order; in logic, quantifying over individuals rather than predicates Meaning Off Sound Off
second-order C2
/ˌsɛkəndˈɔrdər/ belonging to the second level or order; in logic, quantifying over predicates or sets Meaning Off Sound Off
three-term C2
/ˈθriˌtɜrm/ involving three terms or elements Meaning Off Sound Off
self-regarding C2
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/ chiefly concerned with oneself or with actions affecting oneself Meaning Off Sound Off
quasiperiodic C2
/ˌkwɑː.zaɪˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪk/ physics and mathematics: combining two or more incommensurate periods, so that a pattern recurs without repeating after one fixed interval Meaning Off Sound Off
metrizable C2
/ˈmɛt.raɪ.zə.bəl/ topology: having a metric that induces the space's given topology Meaning Off Sound Off
quasipermanent C2
/ˌkwɑː.zaɪˈpɝː.mə.nənt/ lasting or remaining stable for so long that it appears permanent, although it is not truly permanent Meaning Off Sound Off
undermost C2
/ˈʌn.dɚˌmoʊst/ occupying the lowest position relative to other things Meaning Off Sound Off
unpitied C2
/ʌnˈpɪt.id/ receiving no pity, sympathy, or compassionate concern Meaning Off Sound Off
cryptogamic C2
/ˌkrɪptəˈɡæmɪk/ relating to cryptogams, the formerly grouped plants and plant-like organisms that reproduce by spores rather than flowers or seeds Meaning Off Sound Off
foliaceous C2
/ˌfoʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃəs/ resembling a leaf or composed of leaflike parts Meaning Off Sound Off
consentaneous C2
/ˌkɑːn.sənˈteɪ.ni.əs/ in agreement or harmony with something; consistent or suitable Meaning Off Sound Off
parochialism C2
/pəˈroʊ.ki.ə.lɪ.zəm/ a narrow outlook limited to local concerns or one's own group, with little interest in wider issues or perspectives Meaning Off Sound Off
incongenial C2
/ˌɪn.kənˈdʒiː.ni.əl/ unpleasant or unsuited to a person's character, tastes, or abilities Meaning Off Sound Off
algebraical C2
/ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪkəl/ relating to algebra or carried out by algebraic methods; a now less common variant of algebraic Meaning Off Sound Off
unaccelerated C2
/ˌʌnəkˈsɛləreɪtɪd/ having zero acceleration in a specified inertial frame; remaining at rest or moving with an unchanging velocity vector Meaning Off Sound Off
unintermitted C2
/ˌʌn.ɪn.tɚˈmɪt.ɪd/ continuing without interruption or pause; ceaseless Meaning Off Sound Off
slumbrous C2
/ˈslʌmbrəs/ drowsy, sleepy, or suggestive of sleep Meaning Off Sound Off
radiational C2
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃənəl/ relating to, involving, or caused by radiation Meaning Off Sound Off
untechnical C2
/ˌʌnˈtɛknɪkəl/ not using specialist terminology or requiring technical knowledge Meaning Off Sound Off
berkeleian C2
/bɑrˈkliən/ relating to George Berkeley or to his philosophy of subjective idealism Meaning Off Sound Off
Aetolian C2
/iˈtoʊ.li.ən/ of or relating to Aetolia, a region of western Greece, or to its ancient people Meaning Off Sound Off
arrowy C2
/ˈæroʊi/ shaped, straight, swift, or moving like an arrow; literary Meaning Off Sound Off
dissoluble C2
/dɪˈsɑljəbəl/ capable of being dissolved or broken down into constituent parts Meaning Off Sound Off
unfashioned C2
/ʌnˈfæʃənd/ not made, shaped, or fully formed; unformed or incomplete; literary Meaning Off Sound Off
ungazed C2
/ʌnˈɡeɪzd/ not looked at or regarded, usually followed by at or upon; literary Meaning Off Sound Off
preux C2
/prø/ literary or archaic: chivalrous, valiant, or gallant Meaning Off Sound Off
pre-Copernican C2
/ˌpriː.koʊˈpɝː.nɪ.kən/ existing before Nicolaus Copernicus's work or before acceptance of the heliocentric model associated with him Meaning Off Sound Off

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