English to English Dictionary

Casuistic

Involving or relating to the resolution of moral problems by the application of general ethical principles to specific cases, often used pejoratively to imply sophisticated but misleading reasoning.

Catamenia

The periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina; menstruation.

Catharize

To purge, cleanse, or purify, particularly in a spiritual, psychological, or ritualistic sense.

Cause célèbre

A controversial issue, trial, or incident that becomes the subject of widespread public attention, debate, and dispute.

Cenozoic

Relating to the current geological era, which began about 66 million years ago and is characterized by the dominance of mammals, birds, and flowering plants.

Cerculogic

A system of reasoning or argumentation that covertly assumes the conclusion as part of its premise, resulting in a closed loop of logic.

Cerebration

The action or process of thinking; thought or mental activity.

Cerebrovascular

Relating to the blood vessels supplying the brain.

Cernuous

Describing a plant or flower that is bent or drooping.

Ceromancy

A form of divination involving the interpretation of patterns formed by melted wax.

Charlatan

A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud, impostor, or quack.

Charnel House

A building or vault where corpses or bones are stored.