English to English Dictionary

nebula

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette.

neurotypical

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

nibbler

A person or animal that eats food in small bites.

nictitating

Blinking or winking, specifically used in biology to describe a transparent or translucent third eyelid found in certain animals.

nimble

Quick and light in movement or action; agile.

nincompoop

A foolish or stupid person.

nitpicker

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

noesis

The action or capacity of thought; the intellectual process of perceiving or understanding.

nominee

A person who is proposed as a candidate for an office or award.

novel

A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.

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.

nucleus

The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.