jamesian
How to pronounce jamesian?
The word jamesian sounds like james-i-an
/'dʒeɪmziən/
What is the definition of jamesian?
of or relating to or characteristic of William James or his philosophy or his teachings
of or relating to or characteristic of Henry James or his writing
How to say jamesian and what does jamesian mean?
alloy
verb, noun
How to pronounce alloy?
The word alloy sounds like al-loy
/'ælOi/
What is the definition of alloy?
nouna mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Examples
- brass is an alloy of zinc and copper
verblower in value by increasing the base-metal content
nounthe state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
verbmake an alloy of
How to say alloy and what does alloy mean?
throne
verb, noun
How to pronounce throne?
The word throne sounds like throne
/θroʊn/
What is the definition of throne?
nouna plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
verbput a monarch on the throne
Examples
- The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago
verbsit on the throne as a ruler
nounthe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
Examples
- the king sat on his throne
nounthe position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
How to say throne and what does throne mean?
dumpling
noun
How to pronounce dumpling?
The word dumpling sounds like dump-ling
/'dəmplɪŋ/
What is the definition of dumpling?
nounsmall balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
noundessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry
How to say dumpling and what does dumpling mean?
squishy
adjective
How to pronounce squishy?
The word squishy sounds like squish-y
/'skwɪʃi/
What is the definition of squishy?
adjectiveeasily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
How to say squishy and what does squishy mean?
wrestling
noun
How to pronounce wrestling?
The word wrestling sounds like wres-tling
/'rɛslɪŋ/
What is the definition of wrestling?
nounthe sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
nounthe act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Examples
- we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
How to say wrestling and what does wrestling mean?
rostrum
noun
How to pronounce rostrum?
The word rostrum sounds like ros-trum
/'rɑstrəm/
What is the definition of rostrum?
nounbeaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils
nouna platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
How to say rostrum and what does rostrum mean?
ambulant
adjective
How to pronounce ambulant?
The word ambulant sounds like am-bu-lant
/'æmbjələnt/
What is the definition of ambulant?
adjectiveable to walk about
How to say ambulant and what does ambulant mean?
fairly
adverb
How to pronounce fairly?
The word fairly sounds like fair-ly
/fɜrli/
What is the definition of fairly?
adverbwithout favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
Examples
- deal fairly with one another
adverbto certain extent or degree
Examples
- he is fairly clever with computers
adverbin conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
Examples
- they played fairly
How to say fairly and what does fairly mean?
impractical
adjective
How to pronounce impractical?
The word impractical sounds like im-prac-ti-cal
/ɪm'præktəkəl/
What is the definition of impractical?
adjectivenot practical or realizable; speculative
adjectivenot practical; not workable or not given to practical matters
Examples
- refloating the ship proved impractical because of the expense
- he is intelligent but too impractical for commercial work
- an impractical solution
How to say impractical and what does impractical mean?
disaccord
verb
How to pronounce disaccord?
The word disaccord sounds like dis-ac-cord
/,dɪsə'kɔrd/
What is the definition of disaccord?
verbbe different from one another
How to say disaccord and what does disaccord mean?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)