NewstaR/OxfordDictionary · Datasets at Hugging Face

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Absolute majority n. Majority over all rivals combined.

Absolute pitch n. Ability to recognize or sound any given note.

Absolute temperature n. One measured from absolute zero.

Absolute zero n. Theoretical lowest possible temperature calculated as –273.15° c (or 0° k).

Absolution n. Formal forgiveness of sins.

Absolutism n. Principle or practice of absolute government. absolutist n.

Absolve v. (-ving) (often foll. By from, of) set or pronounce free from blame or obligation etc. [latin: related to *solve]

Absorb v. 1 incorporate as part of itself or oneself. 2 take in, suck up (liquid, heat, knowledge, etc.). 3 reduce the effect or intensity of; deal easily with (an impact, sound, difficulty, etc.). 4 consume (resources etc.). 5 (often as absorbing adj.) Engross the attention of. [latin sorbeo suck in]

Absorbent —adj. Tending to absorb. —n. Absorbent substance or organ.

Absorption n. 1 absorbing or being absorbed. 2 mental engrossment. absorptive adj.

Abstain v. 1 (usu. Foll. By from) refrain from indulging (abstained from smoking). 2 decline to vote. [latin teneo tent- hold]

Abstemious adj. Moderate or ascetic, esp. In eating and drinking. abstemiously adv. [latin: related to *ab-, temetum strong drink]

Abstention n. Abstaining, esp. From voting. [latin: related to *abstain]

Abstinence n. Abstaining, esp. From food or alcohol. abstinent adj. [french: related to *abstain]

Abstract —adj. 1 a of or existing in thought or theory rather than matter or practice; not concrete. B (of a word, esp. A noun) denoting a quality, condition, etc., not a concrete object. 2 (of art) achieving its effect by form and colour rather than by realism. —v. 1 (often foll. By from) extract, remove. 2 summarize. —n. 1 summary. 2 abstract work of art. 3 abstraction or abstract term. [latin: related to *tract1]

Abstracted adj. Inattentive, distracted. abstractedly adv.

Abstraction n. 1 abstracting or taking away. 2 abstract or visionary idea. 3 abstract qualities (esp. In art). 4 absent-mindedness.

Abstruse adj. Hard to understand, profound. [latin abstrudo -trus- conceal]

Absurd adj. Wildly illogical or inappropriate; ridiculous. absurdity n. (pl. -ies). Absurdly adv. [latin: related to *surd]

Abta abbr. Association of british travel agents.

Abundance n. 1 plenty; more than enough; a lot. 2 wealth. [latin: related to *abound]
Abundance n. 1 plenty; more than enough; a lot. 2 wealth. [latin: related to *abound]

Abundant adj. 1 plentiful. 2 (foll. By in) rich (abundant in fruit). abundantly adv.

Abuse —v. (-sing) 1 use improperly, misuse. 2 insult verbally. 3 maltreat. —n. 1 misuse. 2 insulting language. 3 unjust or corrupt practice. 4 maltreatment (child abuse). abuser n. [latin: related to *use]

Abusive adj. Insulting, offensive. abusively adv.

Abut v. (-tt-) 1 (foll. By on) (of land) border on. 2 (foll. By on, against) (of a building) touch or lean upon (another). [anglo-latin butta strip of land: related to *butt1]

Abutment n. Lateral supporting structure of a bridge, arch, etc.

Abuzz adv. & adj. In a state of excitement or activity.

Abysmal adj. 1 colloq. Extremely bad (abysmal food). 2 profound, utter (abysmal ignorance). abysmally adv. [latin: related to *abyss]

Abyss n. 1 deep chasm. 2 immeasurable depth (abyss of despair). [latin from greek, = bottomless]

Ac abbr. 1 (also ac) alternating current. 2 aircraftman.

Ac symb. Actinium.

A/c abbr. Account. [account current]

-ac suffix forming adjectives often (or only) used as nouns (cardiac; maniac). [latin -acus, greek -akos]

Acacia n. Tree with yellow or white flowers, esp. One yielding gum arabic. [latin from greek]

Academia n. The academic world; scholastic life.

Academic —adj. 1 scholarly, of learning. 2 of no practical relevance; theoretical. —n. Teacher or scholar in a university etc. academically adv.

Academician n. Member of an academy. [french académicien]

Academy n. (pl. -ies) 1 place of specialized training (military academy). 2 (usu. Academy) society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, scientists, etc. (royal academy). 3 scot. Secondary school. [greek akademeia the place in athens where plato taught]

Acanthus n. (pl. -thuses) 1 herbaceous plant with spiny leaves. 2 archit. Representation of its leaf. [latin from greek]

A cappella adj. & adv. (of choral music) unaccompanied. [italian, = in church style]

Acas abbr. Advisory, conciliation, and arbitration service.

Accede v. (-ding) (foll. By to) 1 take office, esp. As monarch. 2 assent or agree. [latin: related to *cede]

Accelerate v. (-ting) move or cause to move or happen more quickly. acceleration n. [latin: related to *celerity]

Accelerator n. 1 device for increasing speed, esp. The pedal controlling the speed of a vehicle's engine. 2 physics apparatus for imparting high speeds to charged particles.

Accent —n. 1 particular (esp. Local or national) mode of pronunciation. 2 distinctive feature or emphasis (accent on speed). 3 prominence given to a syllable by stress or pitch. 4 mark on a letter or word to indicate pitch, stress, or vowel quality. —v. 1 emphasize (a word or syllable etc.). 2 write or print accents on (words etc.). 3 accentuate. [latin cantus song]

Accentuate v. (-ting) emphasize, make prominent. accentuation n. [medieval latin: related to *accent]

Accept v. 1 (also absol.) Willingly receive (a thing offered). 2 (also absol.) Answer affirmatively (an offer etc.). 3 regard favourably; treat as welcome (felt accepted). 4 believe, receive (an opinion, explanation, etc.) As adequate or valid. 5 take as suitable (does accept cheques). 6 undertake (an office or duty). [latin capio take]

Acceptable adj. 1 worth accepting, welcome. 2 tolerable. acceptability n. Acceptably adv. [french: related to *accept]

Acceptance n. 1 willingness to accept. 2 affirmative answer to an invitation etc. 3 approval, belief (found wide acceptance).

Access —n. 1 way of approach or entry (shop with rear access). 2 a right or opportunity to reach or use or visit; admittance (access to secret files, to the prisoner). B accessibility. 3 archaic outburst (an access of anger). —v. 1 computing gain access to (data etc.). 2 accession. [french: related to *accede]

Absolute majority n. Majority over all rivals combined.

Absolute pitch n. Ability to recognize or sound any given note.

Absolute temperature n. One measured from absolute zero.

Absolute zero n. Theoretical lowest possible temperature calculated as –273.15° c (or 0° k).

Absolution n. Formal forgiveness of sins.

Absolutism n. Principle or practice of absolute government. absolutist n.

Absolve v. (-ving) (often foll. By from, of) set or pronounce free from blame or obligation etc. [latin: related to *solve]

Absorb v. 1 incorporate as part of itself or oneself. 2 take in, suck up (liquid, heat, knowledge, etc.). 3 reduce the effect or intensity of; deal easily with (an impact, sound, difficulty, etc.). 4 consume (resources etc.). 5 (often as absorbing adj.) Engross the attention of. [latin sorbeo suck in]

Absorbent —adj. Tending to absorb. —n. Absorbent substance or organ.

Absorption n. 1 absorbing or being absorbed. 2 mental engrossment. absorptive adj.

Abstain v. 1 (usu. Foll. By from) refrain from indulging (abstained from smoking). 2 decline to vote. [latin teneo tent- hold]

Abstemious adj. Moderate or ascetic, esp. In eating and drinking. abstemiously adv. [latin: related to *ab-, temetum strong drink]

Abstention n. Abstaining, esp. From voting. [latin: related to *abstain]

Abstinence n. Abstaining, esp. From food or alcohol. abstinent adj. [french: related to *abstain]

Abstract —adj. 1 a of or existing in thought or theory rather than matter or practice; not concrete. B (of a word, esp. A noun) denoting a quality, condition, etc., not a concrete object. 2 (of art) achieving its effect by form and colour rather than by realism. —v. 1 (often foll. By from) extract, remove. 2 summarize. —n. 1 summary. 2 abstract work of art. 3 abstraction or abstract term. [latin: related to *tract1]

Abstracted adj. Inattentive, distracted. abstractedly adv.

Abstraction n. 1 abstracting or taking away. 2 abstract or visionary idea. 3 abstract qualities (esp. In art). 4 absent-mindedness.

Abstruse adj. Hard to understand, profound. [latin abstrudo -trus- conceal]

Absurd adj. Wildly illogical or inappropriate; ridiculous. absurdity n. (pl. -ies). Absurdly adv. [latin: related to *surd]

Abta abbr. Association of british travel agents.

Abundance n. 1 plenty; more than enough; a lot. 2 wealth. [latin: related to *abound]

Abundant adj. 1 plentiful. 2 (foll. By in) rich (abundant in fruit). abundantly adv.

Abuse —v. (-sing) 1 use improperly, misuse. 2 insult verbally. 3 maltreat. —n. 1 misuse. 2 insulting language. 3 unjust or corrupt practice. 4 maltreatment (child abuse). abuser n. [latin: related to *use]

Abusive adj. Insulting, offensive. abusively adv.

Abut v. (-tt-) 1 (foll. By on) (of land) border on. 2 (foll. By on, against) (of a building) touch or lean upon (another). [anglo-latin butta strip of land: related to *butt1]

Abutment n. Lateral supporting structure of a bridge, arch, etc.

Abuzz adv. & adj. In a state of excitement or activity.

Abysmal adj. 1 colloq. Extremely bad (abysmal food). 2 profound, utter (abysmal ignorance). abysmally adv. [latin: related to *abyss]

Abyss n. 1 deep chasm. 2 immeasurable depth (abyss of despair). [latin from greek, = bottomless]

Ac abbr. 1 (also ac) alternating current. 2 aircraftman.

Ac symb. Actinium.

A/c abbr. Account. [account current]

-ac suffix forming adjectives often (or only) used as nouns (cardiac; maniac). [latin -acus, greek -akos]

Acacia n. Tree with yellow or white flowers, esp. One yielding gum arabic. [latin from greek]

Academia n. The academic world; scholastic life.

Academic —adj. 1 scholarly, of learning. 2 of no practical relevance; theoretical. —n. Teacher or scholar in a university etc. academically adv.

Academician n. Member of an academy. [french académicien]

Academy n. (pl. -ies) 1 place of specialized training (military academy). 2 (usu. Academy) society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, scientists, etc. (royal academy). 3 scot. Secondary school. [greek akademeia the place in athens where plato taught]

Acanthus n. (pl. -thuses) 1 herbaceous plant with spiny leaves. 2 archit. Representation of its leaf. [latin from greek]

A cappella adj. & adv. (of choral music) unaccompanied. [italian, = in church style]

Acas abbr. Advisory, conciliation, and arbitration service.

Accede v. (-ding) (foll. By to) 1 take office, esp. As monarch. 2 assent or agree. [latin: related to *cede]

Accelerate v. (-ting) move or cause to move or happen more quickly. acceleration n. [latin: related to *celerity]

Accelerator n. 1 device for increasing speed, esp. The pedal controlling the speed of a vehicle's engine. 2 physics apparatus for imparting high speeds to charged particles.

Accent —n. 1 particular (esp. Local or national) mode of pronunciation. 2 distinctive feature or emphasis (accent on speed). 3 prominence given to a syllable by stress or pitch. 4 mark on a letter or word to indicate pitch, stress, or vowel quality. —v. 1 emphasize (a word or syllable etc.). 2 write or print accents on (words etc.). 3 accentuate. [latin cantus song]

Accentuate v. (-ting) emphasize, make prominent. accentuation n. [medieval latin: related to *accent]

Accept v. 1 (also absol.) Willingly receive (a thing offered). 2 (also absol.) Answer affirmatively (an offer etc.). 3 regard favourably; treat as welcome (felt accepted). 4 believe, receive (an opinion, explanation, etc.) As adequate or valid. 5 take as suitable (does accept cheques). 6 undertake (an office or duty). [latin capio take]

Acceptable adj. 1 worth accepting, welcome. 2 tolerable. acceptability n. Acceptably adv. [french: related to *accept]

Acceptance n. 1 willingness to accept. 2 affirmative answer to an invitation etc. 3 approval, belief (found wide acceptance).

Access —n. 1 way of approach or entry (shop with rear access). 2 a right or opportunity to reach or use or visit; admittance (access to secret files, to the prisoner). B accessibility. 3 archaic outburst (an access of anger). —v. 1 computing gain access to (data etc.). 2 accession. [french: related to *accede]