indent
noun, verb
How to pronounce indent?
The word indent sounds like in-dent
/ɪn'dɛnt/
What is the definition of indent?
nounthe space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
verbbind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
Examples
- an indentured servant
verbmake a depression into
nounan order for goods to be exported or imported
verbcut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
Examples
- indent the documents
verbnotch the edge of or make jagged
verbset in from the margin
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meditation
noun
How to pronounce meditation?
The word meditation sounds like med-i-ta-tion
/,mɛdɪ'teɪʃən/
What is the definition of meditation?
nouncontinuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
Examples
- the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
noun(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
How to say meditation and what does meditation mean?
orthotropous
adjective
How to pronounce orthotropous?
The word orthotropous sounds like or-thot-ro-pous
/ɔr'θɑtrəpəs/
What is the definition of orthotropous?
adjective(of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex
How to say orthotropous and what does orthotropous mean?
caustic
adjective, noun
How to pronounce caustic?
The word caustic sounds like caus-tic
/'kɔstɪk/
What is the definition of caustic?
adjectiveof a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjectiveharsh or corrosive in tone
Examples
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
nounany chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
How to say caustic and what does caustic mean?
anharmonic
How to pronounce anharmonic?
The word anharmonic sounds like an-har-mon-ic
/,ænhɑr'mɑnɪk/
How to say anharmonic and what does anharmonic mean?
heavily
adverb
How to pronounce heavily?
The word heavily sounds like heav-i-ly
/'hɛvəli/
What is the definition of heavily?
adverbslowly as if burdened by much weight
adverbto a considerable degree
Examples
- he relied heavily on others' data
adverbindulging excessively
Examples
- he drank heavily
in a heavy-footed manner
Examples
- he walked heavily up the three flights to his room
with great force
Examples
- she hit her arm heavily against the wall
in a manner designed for heavy duty
Examples
- a heavily constructed car
- heavily armed
in a labored manner
Examples
- he breathed heavily
How to say heavily and what does heavily mean?
proprietorship
noun
How to pronounce proprietorship?
The word proprietorship sounds like pro-pri-e-tor-ship
What is the definition of proprietorship?
nounan unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
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third
adjective, noun, adverb
How to pronounce third?
The word third sounds like third
/θɜrd/
What is the definition of third?
adjectivecoming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
nounthe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
Examples
- he is playing third
nounone of three equal parts of a divisible whole
Examples
- it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
nounthe third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle
Examples
- you shouldn't try to start in third gear
adverbin the third place
Examples
- third we must consider unemployment
nounthe base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
Examples
- he was cut down on a close play at third
nounfollowing the second position in an ordering or series
Examples
- a distant third
- he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment
nounthe musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it
Examples
- a simple harmony written in major thirds
How to say third and what does third mean?
serviceman
noun
How to pronounce serviceman?
The word serviceman sounds like ser-vice-man
/'sɜrvɪs,mæn/
What is the definition of serviceman?
nounsomeone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
How to say serviceman and what does serviceman mean?
presentment
noun
How to pronounce presentment?
The word presentment sounds like pre-sent-ment
/pri'zɛntmənt/
What is the definition of presentment?
nouna show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
nounan accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
nouna document that must be accepted and paid by another person
How to say presentment and what does presentment mean?
claptrap
noun
How to pronounce claptrap?
The word claptrap sounds like clap-trap
/'klæp,træp/
What is the definition of claptrap?
nounpompous or pretentious talk or writing
How to say claptrap and what does claptrap mean?
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