English to English Dictionary

Absconder

A person who has escaped from a place or is hiding, especially to avoid arrest or legal prosecution.

Absent-minded professor

An academic or intellectual who is chronically forgetful, inattentive to everyday practical matters, and excessively preoccupied with scholarly pursuits.

Absinthe

A strong green anise-flavored liqueur made from wormwood and other herbs, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Absolute

Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.

Absolute Government

A form of government in which a single entity or ruler holds absolute power and authority over the state, with no legal limitations.

Absolute State

A condition or situation that is complete and not subject to any limitations or restrictions.

Absolute size

A fixed measurement or dimension that does not change relative to other objects, contexts, or viewing conditions.

Absolute-threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity that is required for a sensory system to detect a stimulus.

Absolutism

A political doctrine and practice where a single ruler or authority holds absolute power, often characterized by the lack of checks and balances.

Absolve

To set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Absorptivity

The ability of a material to absorb radiation, typically expressed as a ratio of absorbed radiation to incident radiation.

Abstract Number

A number that represents a quantity without reference to a specific object or physical entity.