English to English Dictionary

Absenteeism

The practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason.

Absolutely Delightful

Causing great pleasure or joy.

Absorb

To take in or soak up (liquid or energy) through a surface.

Absorbent

Tending to absorb or having the capacity to soak up liquid, moisture, or other substances easily.

Absorber

A device or material that absorbs energy, sound, or other substances.

Absorption

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Abstain

To deliberately choose not to do something.

Abstainer

A person who refrains from indulging in something, especially alcohol or certain behaviors.

Abstention

The act of refraining from voting or participating in a decision.

Abstinence

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol, food, or sex.

Abstinent

Characterized by self-denial or restraint, especially in relation to indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.

Abstract Data

A data type that is defined by its behavior (operations) rather than its implementation.