English to English Dictionary

Quandary

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

Quantifier

A word or phrase (such as 'some', 'all', or 'many') used before a noun to indicate the amount or quantity.

Quantity

The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing.

Quantum

A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.

Quarrelsome

Tending to argue, disagree, or fight frequently with others.

Quartation

The metallurgical process of alloying an impure gold sample with silver in a proportion of three parts silver to one part gold, allowing nitric acid to dissolve the silver and separate the gold.

Quarterback

An offensive position in American football who lines up behind the center and directs the team's offensive plays.

Quarterly

Occurring, done, produced, or appearing once every quarter of a year or every three months.

Quarters

A section or division of a city or town, often used to denote a specific area or neighborhood.

Quasar

A massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, and typically having a starlike image in a telescope.

Quash

To reject or void a legal decision, charge, or conviction through judicial procedure.

Quayside

The side of a quay or wharf where ships can be loaded and unloaded.