English to English Dictionary

Syntactic constituent

A word or a group of words that functions as a single unit within a hierarchical syntactic structure.

Syntagmatic

Relating to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Systemic

Relating to a system as a whole; affecting an entire system, body, or organization.

sacristan

An official in charge of a sacristy and church valuables, vestments, and related maintenance.

sagacity

The quality of being sagacious; keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewdness.

sanctum

A private place where one is free from intrusion.

scourge

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

semiotics

The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

serpentine

Of or like a serpent or snake; winding or turning repeatedly.

sestet

The last six lines of a sonnet, especially an Italian sonnet.

sexagesimal

Relating to or based on the number sixty, or counting by sixties.

shoddy

Badly made or done; of poor quality.