English to English Dictionary

Absorbent

Tending to absorb or having the capacity to soak up liquid, moisture, or other substances easily.

Absorber

A device or material that absorbs energy, sound, or other substances.

Absorption

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Absorptivity

The ability of a material to absorb radiation, typically expressed as a ratio of absorbed radiation to incident radiation.

Abstain

To deliberately choose not to do something.

Abstainer

A person who refrains from indulging in something, especially alcohol or certain behaviors.

Abstention

The act of refraining from voting or participating in a decision.

Abstinence

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol, food, or sex.

Abstinent

Characterized by self-denial or restraint, especially in relation to indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.

Abstract Concept

A general idea or notion that is not associated with any specific instance or physical object.

Abstract Data

A data type that is defined by its behavior (operations) rather than its implementation.

Abstract Number

A number that represents a quantity without reference to a specific object or physical entity.