English to English Dictionary

surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

susurrus

A whispering or rustling sound.

syncarp

An aggregate or multiple fruit formed by the union of several carpels or flowers.

synovial

Relating to or denoting a type of joint that is surrounded by a thick flexible membrane enclosing a lubricating fluid.

syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

tactics

The methods and actions used to achieve a particular goal or objective.

tanning

The process of making animal skin into leather, or the process of becoming brown by exposure to the sun.

tax-jurisdiction

A legally defined geographic territory or authority with the power to levy and collect taxes.

technopole

A center of high-technology industry and research, often established with government support to promote economic development.

telescope

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses.

temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.

tenet

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.