English to English Dictionary

Syconium

A type of aggregate fleshy fruit characteristic of figs, consisting of a hollow, fleshy receptacle containing numerous small flowers or fruits on the inside.

Sycophancy

The act or practice of flattering someone important or powerful in order to gain an advantage.

Sycosis

A chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicles, particularly affecting the bearded regions of the face.

Sydney

The state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia, located on the country's southeastern coast.

Syllabary

A table of syllables, or a system of written characters representing syllables, used in certain languages.

Syllable

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.

Symbiosis

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups, or in biology, between two different organisms.

Symbol

A mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process.

Symbol Collection

A group of symbols or signs that are gathered together for a specific purpose.

Symbolic

Representing something else, especially an idea or quality.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Symbolize

To represent or stand for something else, especially an abstract idea.