English to English Dictionary

monosyllabic

Consisting of one syllable.

ne'er-do-well

A lazy, irresponsible person who achieves nothing worthwhile.

neurotypical

Having a style of neurocognitive development that is considered normal or typical; not autistic or otherwise neurodivergent.

nimble

Quick and light in movement or action; agile.

nitpicker

A person who finds faults in details that are not important, or is excessively critical of minor mistakes.

nucleosynthesis

The natural formation of atomic nuclei more complex than the hydrogen-1 nucleus, through nuclear fusion reactions in stars, supernovae, or the early universe.

nullification

The action of a state impeding or attempting to impede the operation and enforcement within its territory of a law of the federal union.

obstetrics

The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

organ-stop

A component of a pipe organ that controls a particular set of pipes of the same timbre, operated by a knob or lever.

ornamentation

Things added to something to provide decoration; the act or process of ornamenting.

orthodoxy

Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.

ostracism

Exclusion from a society, group, or privilege.