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Word Formation & Derivatives

Prefixes, suffixes, compounds, inflections, and derived word families.

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captor C1
/ˈkæptɚ/ a person or group that captures and holds a person, animal, or place Meaning Off Sound Off
interchangeable C1
/ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged Meaning Off Sound Off
kingship C1
/ˈkɪŋ.ʃɪp/ the office, rank, or institution of a king Meaning Off Sound Off
absurdly C1
/æbˈsɝd.li/ in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree Meaning Off Sound Off
respectively C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ In the order already mentioned, matching each item to the one before it. Meaning Off Sound Off
marginally C1
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ By a very small amount; slightly. Meaning Off Sound Off
complementary C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Combining well with something else to make a complete or better whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
self-worth C1
The sense that you are a good and valuable person. Meaning Off Sound Off
hawker C1
/ˈhɔkɚ/ someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) Meaning Off Sound Off
commemoration C1
/kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən/ the act of formally remembering and honoring a person or event, often through a ceremony Meaning Off Sound Off
deductive C1
/dɪˈdʌktəv/ relating to logical deduction Meaning Off Sound Off
torturous C1
/ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/ Causing great physical or mental pain; extremely difficult to endure. Meaning Off Sound Off
structurally C1
/ˈstrʌktʃɝəli/ In a way that relates to the way something is built or put together. Meaning Off Sound Off
enviable C1
/ˈɛn.vɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ So good or desirable that others would envy it. Meaning Off Sound Off
spry C1
/spraɪ/ active, nimble, and energetic, especially despite advanced age Meaning Off Sound Off
heighten C1
/ˈhaɪ̯.tən/ To make a feeling, effect, or quality stronger or more intense. Meaning Off Sound Off
allocate C1
/ˈæl.əˌkeɪt/ To give out or set aside money, time, or resources for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
aesthetically C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses. Meaning Off Sound Off
triumphantly C1
/traɪˈʌmfəntli/ in a triumphant manner Meaning Off Sound Off
antler C1
/ˈænt.lɚ/ one of the branching bony structures grown and usually shed each year by deer and related animals Meaning Off Sound Off
canter C1
/ˈkæn.tɚ/ a controlled three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop Meaning Off Sound Off
deary C1
/ˈdɪri/ an affectionate, old-fashioned, or sometimes patronizing form of address, especially to a woman or child Meaning Off Sound Off
extricate C1
/ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ release from entanglement of difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off
fearfully C1
/ˈfɪɹfəli/ in an alarming manner Meaning Off Sound Off
extremity C1
/ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ the greatest or utmost degree Meaning Off Sound Off
enrichment C1
/ɛnˈɹɪtʃmənt/ the act or process of improving the quality, value, or interest of something Meaning Off Sound Off
arbitrarily C1
/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛrəli/ In an arbitrary manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
heredity C1
/həˈɹɛdəti/ Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants. Meaning Off Sound Off
devotional C1
/dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ relating to religious worship, prayer, or private devotion Meaning Off Sound Off
ventilate C1
/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ To let fresh air move through a room or building. Meaning Off Sound Off
preserver C1
/prɪˈzɝː.vɚ/ a person or thing that protects someone or keeps something safe from harm or destruction Meaning Off Sound Off
mountaineer C1
/ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure. Meaning Off Sound Off
redness C1
/ˈrɛdnəs/ a response of body tissues to injury or irritation Meaning Off Sound Off
charmingly C1
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/ In a charming manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
dewy C1
/ˈdjuː.i/ wet or covered with dew Meaning Off Sound Off
privatization C1
/ˌpɹaɪvətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The transfer of a company or service from government to private ownership. Meaning Off Sound Off
hamstring C1
/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/ any of the muscles and tendons at the back of the thigh that bend the knee Meaning Off Sound Off
panoramic C1
/ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ Showing a wide view of a large area. Meaning Off Sound Off
deflection C1
/dəˈflɛkʃən/ The act of deflecting or something deflected. Meaning Off Sound Off
coolly C1
/ˈkuːl.li/ in a composed and unconcerned manner Meaning Off Sound Off
tubular C1
/ˈtuːbjələr/ shaped like a tube or made from one or more tubes Meaning Off Sound Off
glean C1
/ɡlin/ To gather information or knowledge slowly, bit by bit and often with effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
immemorial C1
/ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ That is beyond memory; ancient. Meaning Off Sound Off
unjustified C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/ not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted Meaning Off Sound Off
unilateral C1
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ affecting, occurring on, or involving only one side of the body or another structure Meaning Off Sound Off
medial C1
/ˈmiːdiəl/ situated in or toward the middle, especially nearer the midline of the body Meaning Off Sound Off
deafness C1
/ˈdɛfnəs/ The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear. Meaning Off Sound Off
crudely C1
/ˈkɹudli/ In a rough, simple, or poorly made way. Meaning Off Sound Off
decapitate C1
/diˈkæpəteɪt/ to cut off or otherwise remove the head of a person, animal, or figure Meaning Off Sound Off
gladness C1
/ˈɡlædnəs/ The state of being glad; joy. Meaning Off Sound Off
repartee C1
/ˌrɛpɚˈteɪ/ a quick, witty reply Meaning Off Sound Off
settee C1
/sɛˈtiː/ A long padded seat with a back and arms for two or more people; a sofa. Meaning Off Sound Off
darkly C1
/ˈdɑɹkli/ without light Meaning Off Sound Off
beguiling C1
/bɪˈgaɪlɪŋ/ Charming and attractive in a way that draws you in. Meaning Off Sound Off
parabolic C1
/ˌpærəˈbɑlɪk/ mathematics: having the shape or properties of a parabola Meaning Off Sound Off
stiffness C1
/ˈstɪfnəs/ firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action Meaning Off Sound Off
petitioner C1
/pəˈtɪʃənɚ/ Someone who presents a petition to some person in authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
inertial C1
/ɪˈnɝ.ʃəl/ of or relating to inertia Meaning Off Sound Off
propagation C1
/pɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/ The multiplication or natural increase in a population. Meaning Off Sound Off
cylindrical C1
/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ Shaped like a cylinder. Meaning Off Sound Off
triumphal C1
/traɪˈʌm.fəl/ relating to, commemorating, or performed in celebration of a victory Meaning Off Sound Off
sufferer C1
/ˈsʌfɝɝ/ One who suffers; one who is afflicted. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsustainable C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ Unable to continue at the current level without causing harm or running out of resources. Meaning Off Sound Off
exhibitionist C1
/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənɪst/ someone who behaves in a way designed to attract attention to themselves Meaning Off Sound Off
ruthlessness C1
/ˈruːθləsnəs/ The quality of showing no pity or mercy. Meaning Off Sound Off
unrestrained C1
/ˌənriːˈstreɪnd/ not subject to restraint Meaning Off Sound Off
candidly C1
/ˈkændɪdli/ In an honest, open way; frankly. Meaning Off Sound Off
waxy C1
/ˈwæk.si/ made of, coated with, or resembling wax in texture, surface, or lustre Meaning Off Sound Off
kingly C1
/ˈkɪŋli/ having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king Meaning Off Sound Off
gruelling C1
/ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ extremely tiring and demanding Meaning Off Sound Off
principally C1
/ˈprɪnsɪpli/ Mainly; for the most part. Meaning Off Sound Off
versatility C1
/ˌvɜɹ.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ The quality of having many different skills or uses Meaning Off Sound Off
stiffen C1
/ˈstɪfən/ To become stiff, hard, or tense. Meaning Off Sound Off
egoist C1
/ˈiːɡoʊɪst/ a person who is chiefly concerned with their own interests and gives little regard to others Meaning Off Sound Off
naivety C1
/nɑːˈiːvti/ A lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement; the quality of being too trusting. Meaning Off Sound Off
duality C1
/d(j)uːˈælɪti/ A classification into two subclasses or opposed parts. Meaning Off Sound Off
scathing C1
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ Very harsh and severely critical. Meaning Off Sound Off
wickedly C1
/ˈwɪkɪdli/ In an evil or cruel way. Meaning Off Sound Off
shipbuilding C1
/ˈʃɪpˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ the activity, craft, or industry of designing and constructing ships Meaning Off Sound Off
exhilaration C1
/ɪgˌzɪlɝˈeɪʃən/ A feeling of great happiness and excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off
oddity C1
/ˈɑdɪti/ A strange or unusual thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
zany C1
/ˈzeɪni/ Amusingly unusual, silly, and unpredictable. Meaning Off Sound Off
insofar C1
/ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹ/ to the degree or extent that; used chiefly in the construction 'insofar as' Meaning Off Sound Off
inhumanity C1
/ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/ lack of compassion or the quality of being cruel to other people Meaning Off Sound Off
fermentation C1
/ˌfɝmənˈteɪʃən/ a metabolic process in which microorganisms or enzymes convert organic substances, often sugars, without oxygen Meaning Off Sound Off
inaction C1
/ɪnˈækʃən/ the state of doing nothing, especially a failure to act when action is needed Meaning Off Sound Off
undaunted C1
/ənˈdɔntɪd/ Not discouraged or frightened by difficulty or danger. Meaning Off Sound Off
seedling C1
/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ A young plant that has just grown from a seed. Meaning Off Sound Off
whaler C1
/ˈweɪlɚ/ a person who hunts whales or works in the whaling industry Meaning Off Sound Off
roadway C1
/ˈɹoʊdˌweɪ/ a path made for vehicular travel Meaning Off Sound Off
amply C1
/ˈæm.pli/ In a way that is more than enough; fully or generously. Meaning Off Sound Off
eye-opener C1
/ˈaɪˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/ an experience, fact, or revelation that produces a sudden and surprising understanding Meaning Off Sound Off
decanter C1
/dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ A receptacle for decanted liquor, especially a crystal bottle with a stopper. Meaning Off Sound Off
unshakable C1
/ʌnˈʃeɪ.kə.bəl/ of a belief, fact, relationship, or system, so firm or secure that it cannot easily be weakened, changed, or disproved Meaning Off Sound Off
cessation C1
/sɛˈseɪʃən/ The stopping or ending of something, whether for a while or for good. Meaning Off Sound Off
ceaseless C1
/ˈsiːsləs/ Continuing without ever stopping. Meaning Off Sound Off

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