Word Formation & Derivatives

determinate C2

/dɪˈtɝːməˌneɪt/ not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex Meaning Off Sound Off

simper C2

/ˈsɪmpɚ/ To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner. Meaning Off Sound Off

roentgen C2

/ˈrent.ɡən/ a non-SI unit of exposure to X-rays or gamma rays, equal to 0.000258 coulomb per kilogram of dry air Meaning Off Sound Off

electrolytic C2

/ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis Meaning Off Sound Off

legalistic C2

/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/ excessively concerned with the strict and literal application of laws or rules, often at the expense of their purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

euphemistic C2

/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/ Using mild or indirect words to replace ones that seem harsh or offensive. Meaning Off Sound Off

telegraphy C2

/təˈlɛɡɹəfi/ the practice or technology of transmitting coded messages over long distances by electrical, optical, or radio signals Meaning Off Sound Off

oarsman C2

/ˈɔɹzmən/ a male rower, especially a member of a boat's racing or working crew Meaning Off Sound Off

fallibility C2

/fæləˈbɪləti/ The state of being prone to error. Meaning Off Sound Off

preferment C2

/pɹɪˈfəːmənt/ the act of preferring Meaning Off Sound Off

ichthyologist C2

/ˌɪkθiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ a scientist or specialist who studies fish Meaning Off Sound Off

adulterate C2

/əˈdʌltəɹət/ To make something weaker or lower in quality by adding another substance. Meaning Off Sound Off

amortize C2

/ˈæmɚtaɪz/ to liquidate gradually Meaning Off Sound Off

calculative C2

/ˈkælkjələtɪv/ concerned with calculation, especially deliberate reasoning about means and consequences Meaning Off Sound Off

mesmeric C2

/mɛzˈmɛɹɪk/ So fascinating that it holds your complete attention, as if by magic. Meaning Off Sound Off

multitudinous C2

/ˌməltəˈt(j)ud(ɪ)n̩əs/ Existing in multitudes or great numbers; very numerous; innumerable. Meaning Off Sound Off

demotic C2

/dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ of or for the common people Meaning Off Sound Off

leafless C2

/ˈliːfləs/ Of plants or trees, without leaves. Meaning Off Sound Off

perambulator C2

/pəˈræmbjəˌleɪtɚ/ a baby carriage; a chiefly British and now dated term for a pram Meaning Off Sound Off

coquetry C2

/ˈkoʊkətri/ playfully flirtatious behavior intended to attract interest, often without serious romantic intent Meaning Off Sound Off

sweetbriar C2

/ˈswiːtˌbraɪər/ a Eurasian wild rose with prickly stems, fragrant leaves, pink flowers, and red hips Meaning Off Sound Off

lineal C2

/ˈlɪni.əl/ in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child Meaning Off Sound Off

scapular C2

/ˈskæpjələr/ relating to the scapula or shoulder blade Meaning Off Sound Off

intolerably C2

/ˌɪnˈtɑːlɝəbli/ to an unacceptable degree Meaning Off Sound Off

polymorphic C2

/ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/ having or occurring in several distinct forms Meaning Off Sound Off

striation C2

[stɹaɪˈeɪ.ʃən] one of a series of narrow parallel lines, grooves, ridges, or bands Meaning Off Sound Off

hierophant C2

/ˈhaɪərəˌfænt/ in ancient Greece, a priest who revealed and interpreted sacred mysteries, especially at Eleusis Meaning Off Sound Off

splutter C2

/ˈsplʌtɚ/ to speak rapidly or confusedly with spitting sounds, especially from anger or excitement Meaning Off Sound Off

spectroscopic C2

/ˌspɛktrəˈskɑpɪk/ relating to spectroscopy or to the production, measurement, or analysis of spectra Meaning Off Sound Off

relegate C2

/ˈɹɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ To move someone or something to a lower or less important position. Meaning Off Sound Off

importunate C2

/ɪmˈpɔrtʃənət/ persistently demanding or pleading, often to an annoying degree Meaning Off Sound Off

tautology C2

/tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ useless repetition Meaning Off Sound Off

unenforceable C2

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔːr.sə.bəl/ of a law, rule, or policy, impossible or impracticable to make people obey Meaning Off Sound Off

obstreperous C2

/əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ boisterously and noisily aggressive Meaning Off Sound Off

pyramidal C2

/pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ Pyramid-shaped. Meaning Off Sound Off

affability C2

/ˌæfəˈbɪləti/ the quality of being friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to Meaning Off Sound Off

generalship C2

/ˈdʒɛnɝəlˌʃɪp/ skill or performance in commanding an army and directing military operations Meaning Off Sound Off

blubbery C2

/ˈblʌbəɹi/ Fat, soft, and wobbly, like blubber. Meaning Off Sound Off

inductive C2

/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ arising from inductance Meaning Off Sound Off

mutagenic C2

/ˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪk/ capable of causing genetic mutation, or relating to the production of mutations Meaning Off Sound Off

ratcatcher C2

/ˈrætˌkætʃɚ/ a person employed to catch or destroy rats and other vermin Meaning Off Sound Off

tyrannous C2

/ˈtɪɹənəs/ using authority in a cruel, oppressive, unjust, or arbitrary way; characteristic of a tyrant Meaning Off Sound Off

sociability C2

/ˌsoʊ.ʃəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality or disposition of enjoying and engaging readily in the company of others Meaning Off Sound Off

sacral C2

/ˈsækɹəl/ relating to or situated near the sacrum at the base of the spine Meaning Off Sound Off

capacious C2

/kəˈpeɪʃəs/ Having a lot of space inside; able to hold a great deal. Meaning Off Sound Off

protectress C2

/prəˈtɛktrɪs/ a woman who protects, guards, or acts as a patron; now uncommon Meaning Off Sound Off

lacerate C2

/ˈlæ.sɚ.ɛɪt/ irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn Meaning Off Sound Off

basaltic C2

/bəˈsɑːl.tɪk/ geology: relating to, formed from, containing, or resembling basalt Meaning Off Sound Off

prescience C2

/ˈpɹɛʃəns/ Knowledge of events before they take place. Meaning Off Sound Off

stigmatize C2

/ˈstɪɡ.mə.taɪz/ to describe or treat a person or group as shameful, disgraceful, or socially unacceptable Meaning Off Sound Off

instrumentality C2

/ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈtælɪti/ The condition or quality of being instrumental; being useful; serving a purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

agglomeration C2

/əˌglɑːmɝˈeɪʃən/ a mass or collection of different things gathered or clustered together Meaning Off Sound Off

revelling C2

/ˈɹɛvəlɪŋ/ boisterous or festive celebration, especially with drinking; revelry Meaning Off Sound Off

unambitious C2

/ˌʌnæmˈbɪʃəs/ having little desire for achievement, advancement, or honor Meaning Off Sound Off

stratification C2

/ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the formation, arrangement, or classification of something into distinct layers Meaning Off Sound Off

kinswoman C2

/ˈkɪnzwʊmən/ a female relative; a woman belonging to the same family or kin group Meaning Off Sound Off

unperturbed C2

/ˌənpɝˈtɝːbd/ free from emotional agitation or nervous tension Meaning Off Sound Off

formalism C2

/ˈfɔrməˌlɪzəm/ strict adherence to prescribed forms, rules, or procedures, sometimes at the expense of substance Meaning Off Sound Off

hydrodynamic C2

/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ relating to the motion of liquids and the forces acting on bodies in moving liquids Meaning Off Sound Off

abutment C2

/əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ a solid structure that supports the end or resists the outward thrust of a bridge, arch, dam, or similar construction Meaning Off Sound Off

irreducible C2

/ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/ incapable of being made smaller or simpler Meaning Off Sound Off

roundelay C2

/ˈɹaʊndəˌleɪ/ a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain Meaning Off Sound Off

petrify C2

/ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/ to make someone so frightened that they cannot move or think clearly Meaning Off Sound Off

dietetic C2

/ˌdaɪ.əˈtɛt.ɪk/ relating to diet, nutrition, or the regulation of food for health Meaning Off Sound Off

galvanism C2

/ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ electricity produced by chemical action, especially as understood in early electrical science Meaning Off Sound Off

iconoclastic C2

/ˌaɪkənəˈklæstɪk/ Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm. Meaning Off Sound Off

impetuosity C2

/ɪmˌpɛtʃuˈɑːsəti/ the quality of acting suddenly and forcefully without considering the consequences Meaning Off Sound Off

narrowness C2

/ˈnɛroʊnəs/ a restriction of range or scope Meaning Off Sound Off

inextricable C2

/ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbəl/ so closely connected or entangled that separation is impossible Meaning Off Sound Off

flatcar C2

/ˈflæt.kɑːr/ chiefly North American, a railroad freight car with a flat open deck and no permanent sides or roof, used for containers, vehicles, machinery, and other bulky loads Meaning Off Sound Off

illustrative C2

/ɪˈlʌs.tɹə.tɪv/ Demonstrative, exemplative, showing an example or demonstrating. Meaning Off Sound Off

ptarmigan C2

/ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage Meaning Off Sound Off

yeasty C2

/ˈjiːsti/ containing yeast or having the smell or taste of yeast Meaning Off Sound Off

propulsive C2

/prəˈpʌlsɪv/ tending to or capable of propelling Meaning Off Sound Off

disparagement C2

The act of criticizing someone or something in a way that lowers their value; belittlement. Meaning Off Sound Off

tantalizingly C2

/ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋli/ In a way that tempts you with something desirable but just out of reach. Meaning Off Sound Off

starless C2

/ˈstɑɹləs/ having no stars visible Meaning Off Sound Off

circumnavigation C2

The act of travelling all the way around something, especially the world. Meaning Off Sound Off

bushranger C2

/ˈbʊʃˌreɪn.dʒɚ/ historical Australian usage: an escaped convict or other outlaw who lived in the bush and survived by robbery Meaning Off Sound Off

convergent C2

/kənˈvɝ.dʒənt/ tending to come together, meet, or become more alike from different directions Meaning Off Sound Off

edify C2

/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ To improve someone morally or intellectually through teaching. Meaning Off Sound Off

vestment C2

/ˈvɛstmənt/ a ceremonial garment worn by a member of the clergy during worship Meaning Off Sound Off

empiricism C2

/ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/ A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation. Meaning Off Sound Off

recumbent C2

Lying down, especially in a relaxed position. Meaning Off Sound Off

incautious C2

/ɪnˈkɑʃəs/ not sufficiently cautious; acting or speaking without proper care Meaning Off Sound Off

unverifiable C2

/ˌʌnˌvɛrəˈfaɪəbəl/ not capable of being checked, confirmed, or established as true by available evidence or method Meaning Off Sound Off

invective C2

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another. Meaning Off Sound Off

legatee C2

/ˌlɛɡəˈti/ law: a person or organization that receives a legacy under a will Meaning Off Sound Off

infernally C2

Extremely; to an annoying degree. Meaning Off Sound Off

miscalculate C2

/mɪsˈkælkjəleɪt/ to calculate a number, amount, distance, or other quantity incorrectly Meaning Off Sound Off

pragmatically C2

/prægˈmætɪkəli/ in a realistic manner Meaning Off Sound Off

twiddly C2

/ˈtwɪdəli/ informal: winding, twisting, or intricately shaped Meaning Off Sound Off

shilly-shally C2

/ˈʃɪl.iˌʃæl.i/ to hesitate, waver, or waste time because one is unable or unwilling to make a decision Meaning Off Sound Off

unmodified C2

not changed in form or character Meaning Off Sound Off

piggery C2

/ˈpɪɡəri/ a place where pigs are kept or raised Meaning Off Sound Off

magnanimously C2

/mæɡˈnænɪməsli/ In a generous and forgiving way, especially toward a rival. Meaning Off Sound Off