English to English Dictionary

Nacre

An iridescent inner layer of certain mollusk shells, composed of complex organic and inorganic components, commonly known as mother-of-pearl.

Nacreous

Showing a iridescent, pearly luster; resembling or containing nacre.

Nadir

The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.

Nahum

A male given name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical prophet.

Naltrexone

A synthetic drug that blocks opioid receptors in the body, commonly used in the management of alcohol and opioid dependence.

Namewu

A specific indigenous term or proper designation referenced in anthropological or linguistic studies within Lusophone contexts.

Nanomolar

Of, relating to, or having a concentration of one billionth of a mole per liter (10⁻⁹ M).

Nary

Not any; no.

Natator

A swimmer; an animal adapted for swimming.

Native-speaker judgment

The intuition or evaluation by a native speaker regarding the grammatical acceptability, semantic coherence, or pragmatic appropriateness of an utterance in their mother tongue.

Native-speakerism

An ideology in English language teaching that 'native speakers' represent a 'Western culture' model and are inherently superior teachers and models for international students compared to proficient non-native speakers.

Natural philosophy

The philosophical study of nature and the physical universe that was dominant before the development of modern science.