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-ide
unknown · 78% connection
A suffix used to denote: (a) The nonmetallic, or negative, element or radical in a binary compound; as, oxide, sulphide, chloride. (b)…
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A-
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A, as a prefix to English words, is derived from various sources. (1) It frequently signifies on or in (from an, a forms of AS. on), d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
Anacrusis
noun · 78% connection
A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse properly beginning with an accented syllable.
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Ante-
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A Latin preposition and prefix; akin to Gr. 'anti`, Skr. anti, Goth. and-, anda- (only in comp.), AS. and-, ond-, (only in comp.: cf.…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
Appoggiatura
noun · 78% connection
A passing tone preceding an essential tone, and borrowing the time it occupies from that; a short auxiliary or grace note one degree a…
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Basanite
noun · 78% connection
Lydian stone, or black jasper, a variety of siliceous or flinty slate, of a grayish or bluish black color. It is employed to test the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
C. G. S.
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An abbreviation for Centimeter, Gram, Second. -- applied to a system of units much employed in physical science, based upon the centim…
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Dative
adjective · 78% connection
Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
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Deca-
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A prefix, from Gr. de`ka, signifying ten; specifically (Metric System), a prefix signifying the weight or measure that is ten times th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
Decompound
verb · 78% connection
To compound or mix with that is already compound; to compound a second time.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
Degree
noun · 78% connection
A step, stair, or staircase.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
Dyne
noun · 78% connection
The unit of force, in the C. G. S. (Centimeter Gram Second) system of physical units; that is, the force which, acting on a gram for a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
Ex-
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A prefix from the latin preposition, ex, akin to Gr. 'ex or 'ek signifying out of, out, proceeding from. Hence, in composition, it sig…
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Eye
noun · 78% connection
A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.
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Homology
noun · 78% connection
The quality of being homologous; correspondence; relation; as, the homologyof similar polygons.
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Hypo-
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A prefix signifying a less quantity, or a low state or degree, of that denoted by the word with which it is joined, or position under…
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Instrumentation
noun · 78% connection
The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments; means; agency.
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Interference
noun · 78% connection
The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the interference of some of its parts; a meddlesome interference in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, formerly, properly, indicated, second.
