English to English Dictionary

Acephalous

Having no head; headless.

Acerbic

Sharp and forthright in a manner that is often sarcastic, biting, or critically severe.

Acetonuria

The presence of abnormal quantities of acetone or ketone bodies in the urine, often indicative of diabetes mellitus, starvation, or metabolic disorders.

Acetylene

A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and cutting metals and in organic synthesis.

Achene

A small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed at maturity.

Aciniform

Resembling a cluster of grapes in form or arrangement.

Acneous

Relating to, resembling, or affected with acne.

Acousto-optic

Relating to the interaction between sound waves and light waves, particularly in solid or liquid media.

Acquigny

A commune situated in the Eure department in the Normandy region in northern France.

Acrimony

Bitterness or ill feeling, especially in a speech, discussion, or relationship.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood, resulting in the enlargement of bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Actant

A participant in a narrative, whether human or non-human, that is characterized by its function rather than its psychological properties.