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-mere
unknown · 78% connection
A combining form meaning part, portion; as, blastomere, epimere.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
-oid
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A suffix or combining form meaning like, resembling, in the form of; as in anthropoid, asteroid, spheroid.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Abandon
verb · 78% connection
Reflexively: To give (one's self) up without attempt at self-control; to yield (one's self) unrestrainedly; -- often in a bad sense.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Aero-
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The combining form of the Greek word meaning air.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Anglo-
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A combining form meaning the same as English; or English and, or English conjoined with; as, Anglo-Turkish treaty, Anglo-German, Anglo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Antero-
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A combining form meaning anterior, front; as, antero-posterior, front and back; antero-lateral, front side, anterior and at the side.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Ascetic
noun · 78% connection
In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Astro-
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The combining form of the Greek word 'a`stron, meaning star.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Blend
noun · 78% connection
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "‘smog’ is a blend of ‘smoke’ and ‘fog’"; "‘motel’ is a portmant…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Boast
verb · 78% connection
To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belong…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Chondro-
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A combining form meaning a grain, granular, granular cartilage, cartilaginous; as, the chondrocranium, the cartilaginous skull of the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Confidence
noun · 78% connection
The state of mind characterized by one's reliance on himself, or his circumstances; a feeling of self-sufficiency; such assurance as l…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Conico-
adjective · 78% connection
A combining form, meaning somewhat resembling a cone; as, conico-cylindrical, resembling a cone and a cylinder; conico-hemispherical;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Cyclo-
unknown · 78% connection
A combining form meaning circular, of a circle or wheel.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Diazo-
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A combining form (also used adjectively), meaning pertaining to, or derived from, a series of compounds containing a radical of two ni…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Distort
verb · 78% connection
To wrest from the true meaning; to pervert; as, to distort passages of Scripture, or their meaning.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Egotism
noun · 78% connection
The practice of too frequently using the word I; hence, a speaking or writing overmuch of one's self; self-exaltation; self-praise; th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
Expound
verb · 78% connection
To lay open the meaning of; to explain; to clear of obscurity; to interpret; as, to expound a text of Scripture, a law, a word, a mean…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: combining, meaning, self.
