English to English Dictionary

Circadian

Happening or recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals, especially in reference to biological processes.

Clairvoyance

The supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Clast

A constituent fragment of a sedimentary rock, produced by the mechanical weathering of pre-existing rocks and transported to a new location of deposition.

Claustrophobia

Extreme or irrational fear of confined places, such as elevators, small rooms, or crowded areas.

Clinician

A healthcare professional, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, or psychologist, who provides direct patient care rather than working exclusively in research or administration.

Clinicopathological

Relating to the clinical and pathological aspects of a disease.

Closed-circle

An exclusive group of people who associate only with each other and are reluctant to admit outsiders.

Clout

Influence or power, especially in politics, business, or social media.

Cloying

Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental to the point of being unpleasant.

Clubbish

Characteristic of or relating to a club, especially in terms of exclusivity or social interaction.

Coagulation

The process by which a liquid, especially blood, changes to a solid or semi-solid state.

Coattails

The success or status achieved by association with a more successful or popular person.