ics: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of ics
- politics«Word Popularity Bar5/5
politics
- noun social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
political relation.
- office politics is often counterproductive
- noun the study of government of states and other political units
government; political science.
- noun social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
- tactics«5/5
tactics
- noun the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
maneuver; manoeuvre; tactic.
- noun the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
- critics«5/5
critic
- noun a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
- noun anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something
- noun a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
- economics«5/5
economics
- noun the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
economic science; political economy.
- noun the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
- physics«5/5
physics
- noun the science of matter and energy and their interactions
natural philosophy.
- his favorite subject was physics
- noun the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something
physical science.
- he studied the physics of radiation
- noun the science of matter and energy and their interactions
- characteristics«5/5
characteristic
- noun a prominent attribute or aspect of something
feature.
- the map showed roads and other features
- generosity is one of his best characteristics
- noun a distinguishing quality
- noun a prominent attribute or aspect of something
- statistics«5/5
statistics
- noun a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
- noun a datum that can be represented numerically
statistic.
- noun a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
- ethics«5/5
ethics
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethical motive; morals; morality.
- noun the philosophical study of moral values and rules
moral philosophy.
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
- topics«5/5
topic
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
theme; subject.
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
- noun some situation or event that is thought about
matter; issue; subject.
- he kept drifting off the topic
- he had been thinking about the subject for several years
- it is a matter for the police
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
- mathematics«5/5
mathematics
- noun a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
maths; math.
- noun a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
- mechanics«5/5
mechanics
- noun the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
- noun the technical aspects of doing something
mechanism.
- a mechanism of social control
- mechanisms of communication
- the mechanics of prose style
- noun the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
- genetics«5/5
genetics
- noun the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
genetic science.
- noun the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
- electronics«5/5
electronics
- noun the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
- noun the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
- dynamics«5/5
dynamics
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
kinetics.
- noun an efficient incentive
dynamic; moral force.
- they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
- graphics«5/5
graphics
- noun photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
nontextual matter; art; artwork.
- the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book
- noun the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book
- noun photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
- catholics«5/5
catholic
- noun a member of a Catholic church
- adjective of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
- the Catholic Church
- noun a member of a Catholic church
- metrics«4/5
metrics
- noun the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
prosody.
- noun a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
metric function; metric.
- noun the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
- athletics«4/5
athletics
- noun an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
sport.
- noun a contest between athletes
athletic competition; athletic contest.
- noun an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
- linguistics«4/5
linguistics
- noun the scientific study of language
- noun the humanistic study of language and literature
philology.
- noun the scientific study of language
- academics«4/5
academic
- noun an educator who works at a college or university
academician; faculty member.
- adjective associated with academia or an academy
- the academic curriculum
- academic gowns
- noun an educator who works at a college or university
- clinics«4/5
clinic
- noun a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
- noun meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity
- noun a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
- fabrics«4/5
fabric
- noun artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
textile; cloth; material.
- the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent
- woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC
- she measured off enough material for a dress
- noun the underlying structure
framework.
- providing a factual framework for future research
- it is part of the fabric of society
- noun artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
- republics«4/5
republic
- noun a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
commonwealth; democracy.
- noun a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch
- the head of state in a republic is usually a president
- noun a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
- relics«4/5
relic
- noun an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
- noun something of sentimental value
token; souvenir; keepsake.
- noun an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
- semantics«4/5
semantics
- noun the study of language meaning
- noun the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text
- a petty argument about semantics
- noun the study of language meaning
- aesthetics«4/5
aesthetics
- noun (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
esthetics.
- traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
esthetic; aesthetic.
- he despised the esthetic of minimalism
- noun (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
- basics«4/5
basics
- noun a statement of fundamental facts or principles
rudiments.
- noun principles from which other truths can be derived
fundamentals; fundamental principle; bedrock; basic principle.
- first you must learn the fundamentals
- let's get down to basics
- noun a statement of fundamental facts or principles
- classics«4/5
classics
- noun study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
- noun a creation of the highest excellence
classic.
- noun study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
- logistics«4/5
logistics
- noun handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
- noun handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
- optics«4/5
optics
- noun the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- noun optical properties
- the optics of a telescope
- noun the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- ceramics«4/5
ceramics
- noun the art of making and decorating pottery
- noun an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
ceramic.
- noun the art of making and decorating pottery
- hermeneutics«4/5
hermeneutics
- noun the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis
- noun the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis
- comics«4/5
comic
- noun a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
comedian.
- adjective satellite arousing or provoking laughter
funny; risible; mirthful; amusing; laughable; comical.
- an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
- an amusing fellow
- a comic hat
- a comical look of surprise
- funny stories that made everybody laugh
- a very funny writer
- it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
- a mirthful experience
- risible courtroom antics
- noun a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
- thermodynamics«4/5
thermodynamics
- noun the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy
- noun the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy
- metaphysics«4/5
metaphysics
- noun the philosophical study of being and knowing
- noun the philosophical study of being and knowing
- lyrics«4/5
lyric
- noun the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
language; words.
- his compositions always started with the lyrics
- he wrote both words and music
- the song uses colloquial language
- noun a short poem of songlike quality
lyric poem.
- noun the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
- kinetics«4/5
kinetics
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
dynamics.
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
- poetics«4/5
poetics
- noun study of poetic works
- noun study of poetic works
- plastics«4/5
plastic
- noun generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
- noun a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
charge plate; charge card; credit card.
- do you take plastic?
- noun generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
- pediatrics«4/5
pediatrics
- noun the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
pediatric medicine; pedology; paediatrics.
- noun the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
- demographics«4/5
demographic
- noun a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.)
- adjective of or relating to demography
- demographic surveys
- noun a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.)
- olympics«4/5
olympic
Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods, or to Olympia, a small plain in Elis.
- hispanics«4/5
hispanic
- noun an American whose first language is Spanish
Spanish American; Hispanic American.
- adjective related to a Spanish-speaking people or culture
Latino.
- the Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly
- noun an American whose first language is Spanish
- narcotics«4/5
narcotic
- noun a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
- adjective of or relating to or designating narcotics
- narcotic addicts
- narcotic stupor
- noun a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
- cosmetics«4/5
cosmetic
- noun a toiletry designed to beautify the body
- adjective satellite serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
decorative; ornamental.
- cosmetic fenders on cars
- the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative
- noun a toiletry designed to beautify the body
- heretics«4/5
heretic
- noun a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
misbeliever; religious outcast.
- noun a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
- noun a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
- alcoholics«4/5
alcoholic
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; lush; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective characteristic of or containing alcohol
- alcoholic drinks
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- italics«4/5
italic
- noun a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
- noun a branch of the Indo-European languages of which Latin is the chief representative
Italic language.
- noun a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
- specifics«4/5
specific
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
particular.
- he always reasons from the particular to the general
- noun a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
- quinine is a specific for malaria
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
- tropics«4/5
tropics
- noun the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
tropical zone; Torrid Zone.
- noun either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics
tropic.
- noun the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
- epidemics«4/5
epidemic
- noun a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
- adjective (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously
- an epidemic outbreak of influenza
- noun a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
- antibiotics«4/5
antibiotic
- noun a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
antibiotic drug.
- when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs
- adjective of or relating to antibiotic drugs
- noun a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
- geopolitics«3/5
geopolitics
- noun the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state
- noun the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state
- publics«3/5
public
- noun people in general considered as a whole
world; populace.
- he is a hero in the eyes of the public
- noun a body of people sharing some common interest
- the reading public
- noun people in general considered as a whole
- dialectics«3/5
dialectics
- noun a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces
- noun any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments
dialectic.
- noun a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces
- gymnastics«3/5
gymnastics
- noun a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
gymnastic exercise.
- noun a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
- picnics«3/5
picnic
- noun a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
field day; outing.
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
walkover; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; cinch; snap; pushover.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
- panics«3/5
panic
- noun an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
terror; affright.
- noun sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
scare.
- panic in the stock market
- a war scare
- a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building
- noun an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- civics«3/5
civics
- noun the social science of municipal affairs
- noun the social science of municipal affairs
- clerics«3/5
cleric
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
divine; ecclesiastic; churchman.
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
- logics«3/5
logic
- noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
- noun reasoned and reasonable judgment
- it made a certain kind of logic
- noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
- pragmatics«3/5
pragmatics
- noun the study of language use
- noun an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
pragmatic sanction; pragmatic.
- noun the study of language use
- semiotics«3/5
semiotics
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
semiology.
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
- informatics«3/5
informatics
- noun the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information
IP; information processing; information science.
- noun the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information
- antics«3/5
antic
- noun a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
caper; joke; trick; put-on; prank.
- verb act as or like a clown
clown around; clown.
- noun a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- ergonomics«3/5
ergonomics
- noun the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
biotechnology; bioengineering.
- noun the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
- aeronautics«3/5
aeronautics
- noun the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
astronautics.
- noun the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
- tectonics«3/5
tectonics
- noun the science of architecture
architectonics.
- noun the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
plate tectonics; plate tectonic theory.
- noun the science of architecture
- macroeconomics«3/5
macroeconomics
- noun the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy
- noun the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy
- cybernetics«3/5
cybernetics
- noun (biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems)
- noun (biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems)
- systematics«3/5
systematics
- noun the science of systematic classification
- noun the science of systematic classification
- rubrics«3/5
rubric
- noun an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
- noun an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
gloss.
- noun an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
- econometrics«3/5
econometrics
- noun the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data
- noun the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data
- paramedics«3/5
paramedic
- noun a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
paramedical.
- noun a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
- ascetics«3/5
ascetic
- noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
abstainer.
- adjective pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
ascetical.
- ascetic practices
- noun someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
- sociolinguistics«3/5
sociolinguistics
- noun the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context
- noun the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context
- diagnostics«3/5
diagnostics
- noun the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease
nosology.
- noun the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease
- eugenics«3/5
eugenics
- noun the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
- noun the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
- heuristics«3/5
heuristic
- noun a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
heuristic program; heuristic rule.
- adjective of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
- noun a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
- mystics«3/5
mystic
- noun someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
religious mystic.
- adjective satellite having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
mystical; occult; secret; orphic; mysterious.
- mysterious symbols
- the mystical style of Blake
- occult lore
- the secret learning of the ancients
- noun someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
- genomics«3/5
genomics
- noun the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences)
- noun the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences)
- obstetrics«3/5
obstetrics
- noun the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
tocology; midwifery; OB.
- noun the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
- harmonics«3/5
harmonics
- noun the study of musical sound
- noun a tone that is a component of a complex sound
harmonic.
- noun the study of musical sound
- robotics«3/5
robotics
- noun the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots
- noun the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots
- bioethics«3/5
bioethics
- noun the branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences
- noun the branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences
- mosaics«3/5
mosaic
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- noun viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
- noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
- therapeutics«3/5
therapeutics
- noun branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease
- noun a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
curative; remedy; cure; therapeutic.
- noun branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease
- mimics«3/5
mimic
- noun someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
mimicker.
- verb imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
mime.
- The actor mimicked the President very accurately
- noun someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
- skeptics«3/5
skeptic
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
sceptic; doubter.
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- anesthetics«3/5
anesthetic
- noun a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
anesthetic agent; anaesthetic; anaesthetic agent.
- adjective relating to or producing insensibility
anaesthetic.
- noun a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
- stoics«3/5
stoic
- noun a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
- a Stoic achieves happiness by submission to destiny
- noun someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions
unemotional person.
- noun a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
- kinematics«3/5
kinematics
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass
- romantics«3/5
romantic
- noun a soulful or amorous idealist
- noun an artist of the Romantic Movement or someone influenced by Romanticism
romanticist.
- noun a soulful or amorous idealist
- polemics«3/5
polemics
- noun the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
- noun a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)
polemic; polemist; polemicist.
- noun the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
- proteomics«3/5
proteomics
- noun the branch of genetics that studies the full set of proteins encoded by a genome
- noun the branch of genetics that studies the full set of proteins encoded by a genome
- diabetics«3/5
diabetic
- noun someone who has diabetes
- adjective of or relating to or causing diabetes
- noun someone who has diabetes
- astrophysics«3/5
astrophysics
- noun the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies
- noun the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies
- biometrics«3/5
biometrics
- noun a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
biostatistics; biometry.
- noun a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
- forensics«3/5
forensics
- noun scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
- noun scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
- aerobics«3/5
aerobics
- noun exercise that increases the need for oxygen
aerobic exercise.
- noun exercise that increases the need for oxygen
- domestics«3/5
domestic
- noun a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
house servant; domestic help.
- adjective of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
- domestic issues such as tax rate and highway construction
- noun a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
- geophysics«3/5
geophysics
- noun geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
geophysical science.
- noun geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
- phonetics«3/5
phonetics
- noun the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis
- noun the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis
- organics«3/5
organic
- noun a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
organic fertilizer; organic fertiliser.
- adjective relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
- hydrocarbons are organic compounds
- noun a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
- geriatrics«3/5
geriatrics
- noun the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
gerontology.
- noun the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
- gnostics«3/5
gnostic
- noun an advocate of Gnosticism
- adjective of or relating to Gnosticism
- Gnostic writings
- noun an advocate of Gnosticism
- hydraulics«3/5
hydraulics
- noun study of the mechanics of fluids
fluid mechanics.
- noun study of the mechanics of fluids
- sceptics«3/5
sceptic
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
skeptic; doubter.
- noun someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
- lunatics«3/5
lunatic
- noun an insane person
madman; maniac.
- noun a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
harum-scarum; swashbuckler; madcap; daredevil; hothead.
- noun an insane person
- microelectronics«3/5
microelectronics
- noun the branch of electronics that deals with miniature components
- noun the branch of electronics that deals with miniature components
- diuretics«3/5
diuretic
- noun any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
diuretic drug; water pill.
- noun any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
- pharmacokinetics«3/5
pharmacokinetics
- noun the study of the action of drugs in the body: method and rate of excretion; duration of effect; etc.
- noun the study of the action of drugs in the body: method and rate of excretion; duration of effect; etc.
- analgesics«3/5
analgesic
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
anodyne; pain pill; painkiller.
- adjective satellite capable of relieving pain
anodyne; analgetic.
- the anodyne properties of certain drugs
- an analgesic effect
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
- acoustics«3/5
acoustics
- noun the study of the physical properties of sound
- noun a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
acoustic.
- noun the study of the physical properties of sound
- antipsychotics«3/5
antipsychotic
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
neuroleptic agent; major tranquilliser; neuroleptic; antipsychotic agent; major tranquilizer; antipsychotic drug; neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer.
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
- medics«3/5
medic
- noun any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
trefoil; medick.
- noun a medical practitioner in the armed forces
medical officer.
- noun any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
- hieroglyphics«3/5
hieroglyphic
- noun writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
hieroglyph.
- noun a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
hieroglyph.
- noun writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
- epics«3/5
epic
- noun a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
heroic poem; epic poem; epos.
- adjective satellite very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
larger-than-life; heroic.
- an epic voyage
- of heroic proportions
- heroic sculpture
- noun a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
- phonics«3/5
phonics
- noun teaching reading by training beginners to associate letters with their sound values
- noun teaching reading by training beginners to associate letters with their sound values
- fanatics«3/5
fanatic
- noun a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
fiend.
- A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject"--Winston Churchill
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
rabid; overzealous; fanatical.
- rabid isolationist
- noun a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
- tics«3/5
tic
- noun a local and habitual twitching especially in the face
- noun a local and habitual twitching especially in the face
- biomechanics«3/5
biomechanics
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- analytics«3/5
analytic
- adjective using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus
- analytic statics
- adjective using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
analytical.
- an analytic experiment
- an analytic approach
- a keenly analytic man
- analytical reasoning
- an analytical mind
- adjective using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus
- energetics«3/5
energetic
- adjective possessing or exerting or displaying energy
- an energetic fund raiser for the college
- an energetic group of hikers
- it caused an energetic chemical reaction
- adjective satellite working hard to promote an enterprise
gumptious; up-and-coming; industrious.
- adjective possessing or exerting or displaying energy
- automatics«2/5
automatic
- noun light machine gun
automatic rifle; machine rifle.
- noun a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released
automatic pistol.
- noun light machine gun
- musics«2/5
music
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- noun any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphony.
- he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- acrobatics«2/5
acrobatics
- noun the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
tumbling.
- noun the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
aerobatics; stunt flying; stunting.
- noun the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
- frolics«2/5
frolic
- noun gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
caper; play; gambol; romp.
- it was all done in play
- their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
- verb play boisterously
disport; rollick; cavort; romp; run around; skylark; sport; frisk; lark; lark about; gambol.
- The children frolicked in the garden
- the gamboling lambs in the meadows
- The toddlers romped in the playroom
- noun gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- didactics«2/5
didactics
- noun the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
instruction; educational activity; teaching; pedagogy; education.
- he received no formal education
- our instruction was carefully programmed
- good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded
- noun the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
- aquatics«2/5
aquatics
- noun sports that involve bodies of water
water sport.
- noun a plant that lives in or on water
aquatic.
- noun sports that involve bodies of water
- traffics«2/5
traffic
- noun the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
- noun buying and selling; especially illicit trade
- noun the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
- proxemics«2/5
proxemics
- noun the study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations
- noun the study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations
- cynics«2/5
cynic
- noun someone who is critical of the motives of others
faultfinder.
- noun a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
- noun someone who is critical of the motives of others
- ecclesiastics«2/5
ecclesiastic
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
cleric; divine; churchman.
- adjective of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
ecclesiastical.
- ecclesiastic history
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
- apologetics«2/5
apologetics
- noun the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
- noun the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
- microeconomics«2/5
microeconomics
- noun the branch of economics that studies the economy of consumers or households or individual firms
- noun the branch of economics that studies the economy of consumers or households or individual firms
- biophysics«2/5
biophysics
- noun physics as applied to biological problems
- noun physics as applied to biological problems
- heroics«2/5
heroics
- noun ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct
- heroics are for those epic films they make in Hollywood
- noun a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
heroic verse; heroic meter; heroic.
- noun ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct
- dielectrics«2/5
dielectric
- noun a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
nonconductor; insulator.
- noun a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
- ethnics«2/5
ethnic
- noun a person who is a member of an ethnic group
- adjective satellite denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
cultural; ethnical.
- influenced by ethnic and cultural ties"- J.F.Kennedy
- ethnic food
- noun a person who is a member of an ethnic group
- tonics«2/5
tonic
- noun lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
tonic water; quinine water.
- noun a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
soda pop; soda water; pop; soda.
- in New England they call sodas tonics
- noun lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
- attics«2/5
attic
- noun floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
loft; garret.
- noun the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
Ionic dialect; Ionic; Classical Greek.
- noun floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
- esthetics«2/5
esthetics
- noun (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
aesthetics.
- traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value
- noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
esthetic; aesthetic.
- he despised the esthetic of minimalism
- noun (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
- pics«2/5
pic
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
flick; picture; picture show; movie; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; film; moving picture.
- they went to a movie every Saturday night
- the film was shot on location
- noun a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
photo; photograph; picture; exposure.
- noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
- asthmatics«2/5
asthmatic
- noun a person suffering from asthma
- she is a chronic asthmatic
- the painful gasps of a dying asthmatic
- adjective satellite relating to breathing with a whistling sound
wheezing; wheezy.
- noun a person suffering from asthma
- asiatics«2/5
asiatic
- noun a native or inhabitant of Asia
Asian.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
Asian.
- Asian countries
- noun a native or inhabitant of Asia
- calisthenics«2/5
calisthenics
- noun the practice of calisthenic exercises
callisthenics.
- calisthenics is recommended for general good health
- noun light exercises designed to promote general fitness
callisthenics.
- several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video
- noun the practice of calisthenic exercises
- acrylics«2/5
acrylic
- noun polymerized from acrylonitrile
acrylic fiber.
- noun a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
acrylic resin; acrylate resin.
- noun polymerized from acrylonitrile
- conspecifics«2/5
conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- adjective belonging to the same species
- cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- agnostics«2/5
agnostic
- noun someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something
doubter.
- noun a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist)
- noun someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something
- dramatics«2/5
dramatics
- noun participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
- noun the art of writing and producing plays
dramatic art; dramaturgy; theater; theatre.
- noun participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
- pyrotechnics«2/5
pyrotechnics
- noun (music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
- noun the craft of making fireworks
pyrotechny.
- noun (music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
- astronautics«2/5
astronautics
- noun the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
aeronautics.
- noun the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
- electrostatics«2/5
electrostatics
- noun the branch of physics that deals with static electricity
- noun the branch of physics that deals with static electricity
- psychometrics«2/5
psychometrics
- noun any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
psychometry; psychometrika.
- noun any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements
- electromagnetics«2/5
electromagnetics
- noun the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
electromagnetism.
- noun the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
- homiletics«2/5
homiletics
- noun the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies
- noun the art of preaching
- noun the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies
- numismatics«2/5
numismatics
- noun the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)
numismatology; coin collection; coin collecting.
- noun the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)
- elastics«2/5
elastic
- noun a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
rubber band; elastic band.
- noun a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
- noun a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
- strategics«2/5
strategics
- noun the science or art of strategy
- noun the science or art of strategy
- cryogenics«2/5
cryogenics
- noun the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures
cryogeny.
- noun the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures
- statics«2/5
statics
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
- noun a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
atmospherics; static; atmospheric static.
- noun the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
- hydrodynamics«2/5
hydrodynamics
- noun study of fluids in motion
hydrokinetics.
- noun study of fluids in motion
- aerodynamics«2/5
aerodynamics
- noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
aeromechanics.
- noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
- generics«2/5
generic
- noun a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape
generic wine.
- noun any product that can be sold without a brand name
- noun a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape
- rhetorics«2/5
rhetoric
- noun using language effectively to please or persuade
- noun high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
grandiosity; grandiloquence; ornateness; magniloquence.
- the grandiosity of his prose
- an excessive ornateness of language
- noun using language effectively to please or persuade
- hemodynamics«2/5
hemodynamics
- noun the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved
- noun the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved
- scholastics«2/5
scholastic
- noun a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
pedant; bookworm.
- noun a Scholastic philosopher or theologian
- noun a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
- psychophysics«2/5
psychophysics
- noun the branch of psychology concerned with quantitative relations between physical stimuli and their psychological effects
- noun the branch of psychology concerned with quantitative relations between physical stimuli and their psychological effects
- psychics«2/5
psychic
- noun a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
- adjective satellite affecting or influenced by the human mind
psychical.
- psychic energy
- psychic trauma
- noun a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
- avionics«2/5
avionics
- noun science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
- avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program
- noun science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
- mnemonics«2/5
mnemonics
- noun a method or system for improving the memory
- noun a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall
mnemonic.
- noun a method or system for improving the memory
- anaesthetics«2/5
anaesthetic
- noun a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
anesthetic; anesthetic agent; anaesthetic agent.
- adjective relating to or producing insensibility
anesthetic.
- noun a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
- psycholinguistics«2/5
psycholinguistics
- noun the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance
- noun the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance
- bishoprics«2/5
bishopric
- noun the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
episcopate; diocese.
- noun the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
- synoptics«2/5
synoptic
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptical.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- dietetics«2/5
dietetics
- noun the scientific study of food preparation and intake
- noun the scientific study of food preparation and intake
- eccentrics«2/5
eccentric
- noun a person with an unusual or odd personality
eccentric person; geek; oddball; flake.
- noun a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
case; character; type.
- a real character
- a strange character
- a friendly eccentric
- the capable type
- a mental case
- noun a person with an unusual or odd personality
- cytogenetics«2/5
cytogenetics
- noun the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes)
- noun the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes)
- erotics«2/5
erotic
- noun an erotic person
- adjective satellite giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
titillating.
- noun an erotic person
- prosthetics«2/5
prosthetics
- noun the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts
- noun the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts
- synthetics«2/5
synthetic
- noun a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
synthetic substance.
- adjective satellite not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
man-made; semisynthetic.
- man-made fibers
- synthetic leather
- noun a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
- paediatrics«2/5
paediatrics
- noun the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
pediatric medicine; pedology; pediatrics.
- noun the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
- pharmacogenetics«2/5
pharmacogenetics
- noun the branch of genetics that studies the genetically determined variations in responses to drugs in humans or laboratory organisms
- noun the branch of genetics that studies the genetically determined variations in responses to drugs in humans or laboratory organisms
- psychodynamics«2/5
psychodynamics
- noun the interrelation of conscious and unconscious processes and emotions that determine personality and motivation
- noun the branch of social psychology that deals with the processes and emotions that determine psychology and motivation
- noun the interrelation of conscious and unconscious processes and emotions that determine personality and motivation
- biostatistics«2/5
biostatistics
- noun a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
biometrics; biometry.
- noun a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
- polytechnics«2/5
polytechnic
- noun a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
polytechnic institute; engineering school.
- noun a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
- rustics«2/5
rustic
- noun an unsophisticated country person
- adjective satellite characteristic of rural life
countrified; countryfied.
- countrified clothes
- rustic awkwardness
- noun an unsophisticated country person
- neurotics«2/5
neurotic
- noun a person suffering from neurosis
mental case; psychoneurotic.
- adjective characteristic of or affected by neurosis
- neurotic disorder
- neurotic symptoms
- noun a person suffering from neurosis
- monastics«2/5
monastic
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monk.
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistral; monastical; cloistered; conventual.
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
- histrionics«2/5
histrionics
- noun a performance of a play
theatrical; theatrical performance; representation.
- noun a deliberate display of emotion for effect
- noun a performance of a play
- electrics«2/5
electric
- noun a car that is powered by electricity
electric automobile; electric car.
- adjective using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
electrical.
- electric current
- electric wiring
- electrical appliances
- an electrical storm
- noun a car that is powered by electricity
- epileptics«2/5
epileptic
- noun a person who has epilepsy
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy
- epileptic seizure
- noun a person who has epilepsy
- panegyrics«2/5
panegyric
- noun a formal expression of praise
pean; paean; eulogy; encomium.
- adjective satellite formally expressing praise
encomiastic; panegyrical; eulogistic.
- noun a formal expression of praise
- anorexics«2/5
anorexic
- noun a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
anorectic.
- adjective satellite suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin
anorectic.
- noun a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
- caustics«2/5
caustic
- noun any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
- adjective satellite harsh or corrosive in tone
blistering; acerbic; acrid; vitriolic; virulent; sulphurous; acerb; sulfurous; acid; bitter.
- an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
- a barrage of acid comments
- her acrid remarks make her many enemies
- bitter words
- blistering criticism
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
- a sulfurous denunciation
- a vitriolic critique
- noun any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
- hydroponics«2/5
hydroponics
- noun a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients
tank farming; aquiculture.
- noun a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients
- workaholics«2/5
workaholic
- noun person with a compulsive need to work
- noun person with a compulsive need to work
- psychotics«2/5
psychotic
- noun a person afflicted with psychosis
psychotic person; psycho.
- adjective satellite characteristic of or suffering from psychosis
- noun a person afflicted with psychosis
- cladistics«2/5
cladistics
- noun a system of biological taxonomy based on the quantitative analysis of comparative data and used to reconstruct cladograms summarizing the (assumed) phylogenetic relations and evolutionary history of groups of organisms
cladistic analysis.
- noun a system of biological taxonomy based on the quantitative analysis of comparative data and used to reconstruct cladograms summarizing the (assumed) phylogenetic relations and evolutionary history of groups of organisms
- endemics«2/5
endemic
- noun a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
endemic disease.
- noun a plant that is native to a certain limited area
- it is an endemic found only this island
- noun a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
- peripatetics«2/5
peripatetic
- noun a person who walks from place to place
- noun a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism
Aristotelean; Aristotelian.
- noun a person who walks from place to place
- syndics«2/5
syndic
- noun one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
- noun one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
- aphasics«2/5
aphasic
- noun someone affected by aphasia or inability to use or understand language
- adjective related to or affected by aphasia
- aphasic speech
- noun someone affected by aphasia or inability to use or understand language
- geodesics«2/5
geodesic
- noun (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere)
geodesic line.
- adjective of or relating to or determined by geodesy
geodetic; geodesical.
- noun (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere)
- pharmaceutics«2/5
pharmaceutics
- noun the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,
pharmacy.
- noun drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
pharmaceutical; pharmaceutic.
- noun the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,
- bulimics«2/5
bulimic
- noun a person suffering from bulimia
- adjective suffering from bulimia
- noun a person suffering from bulimia
- pneumatics«2/5
pneumatics
- noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
- noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
- hysterics«2/5
hysterics
- noun an attack of hysteria
- noun a person suffering from hysteria
hysteric.
- noun an attack of hysteria
- schizophrenics«2/5
schizophrenic
- noun someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia
- adjective satellite suffering from some form of schizophrenia
- schizophrenic patients
- noun someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia
- neuroleptics«2/5
neuroleptic
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
antipsychotic; neuroleptic agent; major tranquilliser; antipsychotic agent; major tranquilizer; antipsychotic drug; neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer.
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
- probiotics«2/5
probiotic
- noun a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant
probiotic microflora; probiotic bacterium; probiotic flora.
- noun a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant
- schematics«2/5
schematic
- noun diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
schematic drawing.
- adjective satellite represented in simplified or symbolic form
conventional; formal.
- noun diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
- orthopedics«2/5
orthopedics
- noun the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
orthopaedics.
- noun the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
- hypnotics«2/5
hypnotic
- noun a drug that induces sleep
soporific.
- adjective of or relating to hypnosis
- noun a drug that induces sleep
- ballistics«2/5
ballistics
- noun the trajectory of an object in free flight
ballistic trajectory.
- noun the science of flight dynamics
- noun the trajectory of an object in free flight
- orthopaedics«2/5
orthopaedics
- noun the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
orthopedics.
- noun the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
- anticholinergics«2/5
anticholinergic
- noun a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
anticholinergic drug.
- adjective inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site
- anticholinergic drugs
- noun a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
- antiseptics«2/5
antiseptic
- noun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- adjective thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
- doctors in antiseptic green coats
- the antiseptic effect of alcohol
- it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities
- noun a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- orthodontics«2/5
orthodontics
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
dental orthopedics; dental orthopaedics; orthodontia; orthodonture.
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
- ebonics«2/5
ebonics
- noun a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States
Black Vernacular English; Black English Vernacular; African American Vernacular English; Black Vernacular; African American English; AAVE; Black English.
- noun a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States
- diacritics«2/5
diacritic
- noun a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation
diacritical mark.
- adjective satellite capable of distinguishing
diacritical.
- students having superior diacritic powers
- the diacritic elements in culture"- S.F.Nadel
- noun a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation
- antiemetics«2/5
antiemetic
- noun a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
antiemetic drug.
- noun a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
- anxiolytics«2/5
anxiolytic
- noun a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
anxiolytic drug; antianxiety drug; minor tranquilliser; minor tranquilizer; minor tranquillizer.
- adjective anxiety relieving
- noun a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
- subtropics«2/5
subtropics
- noun regions adjacent to the tropics
semitropics.
- noun regions adjacent to the tropics
- emetics«2/5
emetic
- noun a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
nauseant; vomit; vomitive.
- noun a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
- ionics«2/5
ionic
- noun the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
Attic; Ionic dialect; Classical Greek.
- adjective containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions
- ionic charge
- ionic crystals
- ionic hydrogen
- noun the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
- magnetics«2/5
magnetics
- noun the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetism.
- noun the branch of science that studies magnetism
- antiarrhythmics«2/5
antiarrhythmic
- noun a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
antiarrhythmic medication; antiarrhythmic drug.
- noun a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
- honorifics«2/5
honorific
- noun an expression of respect
- the Japanese use many honorifics
- adjective satellite conferring or showing honor or respect
- honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession
- noun an expression of respect
- endodontics«2/5
endodontics
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
endodontia.
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
- antipyretics«2/5
antipyretic
- noun any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
febrifuge.
- adjective preventing or alleviating fever
- noun any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
- cathartics«2/5
cathartic
- noun a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
aperient; purgative; physic.
- adjective satellite emotionally purging
psychotherapeutic.
- noun a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
- tunics«2/5
tunic
- noun an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
tunica; adventitia.
- noun any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
- noun an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
- celtics«2/5
celtic
- noun a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
Celtic language.
- adjective relating to or characteristic of the Celts
Gaelic.
- noun a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
- thermoplastics«2/5
thermoplastic
- noun a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled
thermoplastic resin.
- adjective having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled
- thermoplastic materials can be remelted and cooled time after time without undergoing any appreciable chemical change
- noun a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled
- phenolics«2/5
phenolic
- noun a thermosetting resin
phenolic resin; phenoplast.
- noun a thermosetting resin
- tricyclics«2/5
tricyclic
- noun an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
tricyclic antidepressant drug; tricyclic antidepressant.
- noun an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
- pandemics«2/5
pandemic
- noun an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world
- adjective satellite epidemic over a wide geographical area
- a pandemic outbreak of malaria
- noun an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world
- atmospherics«2/5
atmospherics
- noun a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
static; atmospheric static.
- noun a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
- colonics«2/5
colonic
- noun a water enema given to flush out the colon
colonic irrigation.
- adjective of or relating to the colon
- noun a water enema given to flush out the colon
- thrombolytics«2/5
thrombolytic
- noun a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle
thrombolytic agent; clot buster.
- noun a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle
- lymphatics«2/5
lymphatic
- adjective of or relating to or produced by lymph
- adjective of or relating to or produced by lymph
- clitics«2/5
clitics
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- dogmatics«2/5
dogmatic
- adjective satellite characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
dogmatical.
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
- adjective satellite characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
- electrodynamics«2/5
electrodynamics
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- aromatics«2/5
aromatic
- adjective (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
- an aromatic organic compound
- adjective satellite having a strong pleasant odor
redolent.
- the pine woods were more redolent"- Jean Stafford
- adjective (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
- pharmacodynamics«2/5
pharmacodynamics
That branch of pharmacology which considers the mode of action, and the effects, of medicines. Dunglison.
- photonics«2/5
photonics
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- mics«2/5
mics
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- problematics«2/5
problematic
- adjective satellite open to doubt or debate
problematical; debatable.
- If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic
- adjective satellite making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
tough; elusive; baffling; problematical; knotty.
- a baffling problem
- I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast
- a problematic situation at home
- adjective satellite open to doubt or debate
- toxics«2/5
toxic
- adjective of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
- suffering from exposure to toxic substances
- adjective of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
- xenobiotics«2/5
- exotics«2/5
exotic
- adjective satellite being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
alien.
- alien customs
- exotic plants in a greenhouse
- exotic cuisine
- adjective satellite strikingly strange or unusual
- an exotic hair style
- protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants
- the exotic landscape of a dead planet
- adjective satellite being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
- stylistics«2/5
stylistic
- adjective satellite of or relating to style (especially in the use of language)
- stylistic devices
- adjective satellite of or relating to style (especially in the use of language)
- telematics«2/5
- theatrics«2/5
theatric
Theatrical. Woods over woods in gay, theatric pride. Goldsmith.
- technics«2/5
technics
The doctrine of arts in general; such branches of learning as respect the arts.
- subtopics«2/5
subtopics
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- georgics«2/5
georgic
A rural poem; a poetical composition on husbandry, containing rules for cultivating lands, etc.; as, the .Georgics of Virgil
- orthotics«2/5
- volcanics«2/5
volcanic
- adjective relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
- volcanic steam
- volcanic islands such as Iceland
- a volcanic cone is a conical mountain or hill built up of material from volcanic eruptions
- adjective satellite explosively unstable
- a volcanic temper
- adjective relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
- dyslexics«2/5
dyslexic
- adjective of or relating to or symptomatic of dyslexia
- adjective satellite having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder
dyslectic.
- adjective of or relating to or symptomatic of dyslexia
- thematics«2/5
thematic
- adjective relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
- adjective of or relating to a melodic subject
- adjective relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
- schismatics«2/5
schismatic
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
schismatical.
- schismatic sects
- adjective of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism
- photovoltaics«2/5
photovoltaic
- adjective producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
- adjective producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
- psychosomatics«2/5
psychosomatic
- adjective satellite used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis
- adjective satellite used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis
- ultrasonics«2/5
ultrasonic
- adjective satellite having frequencies above those of audible sound
supersonic.
- adjective satellite having frequencies above those of audible sound
- optoelectronics«2/5
- biologics«2/5
biologic
- adjective pertaining to biology or to life and living things
biological.
- adjective pertaining to biology or to life and living things
- lithics«2/5
lithic
- adjective of or containing lithium
- adjective relating to or composed of stone
- lithic sandstone
- adjective of or containing lithium
- charismatics«2/5
charismatic
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
magnetic.
- a charismatic leader
- a magnetic personality
- adjective satellite possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
- ferroelectrics«2/5
- bioenergetics«2/5
bioenergetics
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- combinatorics«2/5
- empirics«2/5
empiric
- adjective relying on medical quackery
empirical.
- empiric treatment
- adjective derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
empirical.
- an empirical basis for an ethical theory
- empirical laws
- empirical data
- an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known
- adjective relying on medical quackery
- mechatronics«2/5
- psychedelics«2/5
psychedelic
- adjective satellite producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis
- psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and mescaline
- adjective satellite having the vivid colors and bizarre patterns associated with psychedelic states
- a psychedelic painting
- adjective satellite producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis
- intermetallics«2/5
- sympathomimetics«2/5
sympathomimetic
- adjective relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
adrenergic.
- adjective relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
- transgenics«2/5
- haptics«2/5
haptic
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tactual; tactile.
- haptic data
- a tactile reflex
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
- psychographics«2/5
- parasitics«2/5
parasitic
- adjective relating to or caused by parasites
parasitical.
- parasitic infection
- adjective of or pertaining to epenthesis
epenthetic.
- adjective relating to or caused by parasites
- reprographics«2/5
- reaganomics«2/5
reaganomics
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- microphysics«2/5
microphysics
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- kinesics«2/5
kinesics
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- socratics«2/5
socratic
- adjective of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching
- Socratic teaching
- adjective of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching
- metaethics«2/5
- geodynamics«2/5
- micromechanics«2/5
- aerobatics«1/5
aerobatics
- noun the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
stunt flying; acrobatics; stunting.
- noun the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
- futuristics«1/5
futuristics
- noun the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions
futurology.
- noun the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions
- architectonics«1/5
architectonics
- noun the science of architecture
tectonics.
- noun the science of architecture
- neurolinguistics«1/5
neurolinguistics
- noun the branch of linguistics that studies the relation between language and the structure and function of the nervous system
- noun the branch of linguistics that studies the relation between language and the structure and function of the nervous system
- bionics«1/5
bionics
- noun application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)
- noun application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)
- patronymics«1/5
patronymic
- noun a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)
patronym.
- adjective of or derived from a personal or family name
- noun a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)
- bionomics«1/5
bionomics
- noun the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
ecology; environmental science.
- noun the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
- metallics«1/5
metallic
- noun a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
- noun a yarn made partly or entirely of metal
- noun a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
- eurythmics«1/5
eurythmics
- noun the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
eurhythmy; eurythmy; eurhythmics.
- noun the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
- phonemics«1/5
phonemics
- noun the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
phonology.
- noun the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
- nucleonics«1/5
nucleonics
- noun the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
nuclear physics; atomic physics.
- noun the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
- eurhythmics«1/5
eurhythmics
- noun the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
eurhythmy; eurythmy; eurythmics.
- noun the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
- callisthenics«1/5
callisthenics
- noun the practice of calisthenic exercises
calisthenics.
- calisthenics is recommended for general good health
- noun light exercises designed to promote general fitness
calisthenics.
- several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video
- noun the practice of calisthenic exercises
- eristics«1/5
eristic
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
disputant; controversialist.
- noun the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
- cambrics«1/5
cambric
- noun a finely woven white linen
- noun a finely woven white linen
- magics«1/5
magic
- noun any art that invokes supernatural powers
thaumaturgy.
- noun an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
thaumaturgy; legerdemain; conjuring trick; trick; deception; conjuration; magic trick; illusion.
- noun any art that invokes supernatural powers
- prognostics«1/5
prognostic
- noun a sign of something about to happen
omen; prodigy; prognostication; presage; portent.
- he looked for an omen before going into battle
- adjective satellite of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions
prognosticative; predictive.
- noun a sign of something about to happen
- philippics«1/5
philippic
- noun a speech of violent denunciation
tirade; broadside.
- noun a speech of violent denunciation
- deictics«1/5
deictic
- noun a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs
deictic word.
- words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"- R.Rommetveit
- adjective relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use
- deictic pronouns
- noun a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs
- arithmetics«1/5
arithmetic
- noun the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
- adjective relating to or involving arithmetic
arithmetical.
- arithmetical computations
- noun the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
- eclectics«1/5
eclectic
- noun someone who selects according to the eclectic method
eclecticist.
- adjective satellite selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
- noun someone who selects according to the eclectic method
- conics«1/5
conic
- noun (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
conic section.
- adjective relating to or resembling a cone
conelike; conical; cone-shaped.
- conical mountains
- conelike fruit
- noun (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
- paraplegics«1/5
paraplegic
- noun a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down)
- adjective satellite suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord
- noun a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down)
- cryonics«1/5
cryonics
- noun the freezing of a seriously ill or recently deceased person to stop tissues from decomposing; the body is preserved until new medical cures are developed that might bring the person back to life
- cryonics is more science fiction than serious science
- noun the freezing of a seriously ill or recently deceased person to stop tissues from decomposing; the body is preserved until new medical cures are developed that might bring the person back to life
- pedagogics«1/5
pedagogics
- noun the principles and methods of instruction
teaching method; pedagogy.
- noun the principles and methods of instruction
- sics«1/5
sic
- verb urge to attack someone
set.
- The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
- the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits
- adverb intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
- verb urge to attack someone
- patristics«1/5
patristics
- noun the writings of the early Church Fathers
patrology.
- noun the study of the lives, writings, and doctrines of the Church Fathers
patrology.
- noun the writings of the early Church Fathers
- metamathematics«1/5
metamathematics
- noun the logical analysis of mathematical reasoning
- noun the logical analysis of mathematical reasoning
- eutectics«1/5
eutectic
- noun a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
- noun a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
- paralytics«1/5
paralytic
- noun a person suffering from paralysis
- adjective relating to or of the nature of paralysis
paralytical.
- paralytic symptoms
- noun a person suffering from paralysis
- amnesics«1/5
amnesic
- noun a person suffering from amnesia
amnesiac.
- adjective of or relating to or caused by amnesia
amnestic.
- noun a person suffering from amnesia
- rheumatics«1/5
rheumatic
- noun a person suffering with rheumatism
- adjective satellite of or pertaining to arthritis
rheumy; arthritic; rheumatoid; creaky.
- my creaky old joints
- rheumy with age and grief
- noun a person suffering with rheumatism
- quadratics«1/5
quadratics
- noun a branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations
- noun an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
quadratic equation; quadratic.
- noun a branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations
- gothics«1/5
gothic
- noun extinct East Germanic language of the ancient Goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the Bible by Bishop Ulfilas
- noun a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries
black letter.
- noun extinct East Germanic language of the ancient Goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the Bible by Bishop Ulfilas
- quadriplegics«1/5
quadriplegic
- noun a person who is paralyzed in both arms and both legs
- noun a person who is paralyzed in both arms and both legs
- anorectics«1/5
anorectic
- noun a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
anorexic.
- adjective satellite suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin
anorexic.
- noun a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
- fiberoptics«1/5
fiberoptics
- noun the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
fiber optics; fibreoptics; fibre optics.
- noun the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
- bucolics«1/5
bucolic
- noun a country person
provincial; peasant.
- noun a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
idyll; eclogue; idyl.
- noun a country person
- archbishoprics«1/5
archbishopric
- noun the territorial jurisdiction of an archbishop
- noun the territorial jurisdiction of an archbishop
- geographics«1/5
geographics
- noun study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
geography.
- noun study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
- dermatoglyphics«1/5
dermatoglyphics
- noun the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet
- some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics
- noun the lines that form patterns on the skin (especially on the fingertips and the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet)
dermatoglyphic.
- noun the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet
- syphilitics«1/5
syphilitic
- noun a person suffering from syphilis
- adjective of or relating to or infected with syphilis
- syphilitic symptoms
- noun a person suffering from syphilis
- morphophonemics«1/5
morphophonemics
- noun the study of the phonological realization of the allomorphs of the morphemes of a language
- noun the study of the phonological realization of the allomorphs of the morphemes of a language
- biosystematics«1/5
biosystematics
- noun use of data (e.g. cytogenetic or biochemical) to assess taxonomic relations especially within an evolutionary framework
biosystematy.
- noun use of data (e.g. cytogenetic or biochemical) to assess taxonomic relations especially within an evolutionary framework
- neurasthenics«1/5
neurasthenic
- noun a person suffering a nervous breakdown
- adjective of or relating to or suffering from neurasthenia
- neurasthenic tendencies
- noun a person suffering a nervous breakdown
- astrodynamics«1/5
astrodynamics
- noun the branch of astronomy that studies the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space
- noun the branch of astronomy that studies the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space
- narcoleptics«1/5
narcoleptic
- noun a person who has narcolepsy
- noun a soporific drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep
- noun a person who has narcolepsy
- dyspeptics«1/5
dyspeptic
- noun a person suffering from indigestion
- adjective satellite suffering from dyspepsia
- noun a person suffering from indigestion
- psychotherapeutics«1/5
psychotherapeutics
- noun the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
psychotherapy; mental hygiene.
- noun the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods
- agarics«1/5
agaric
- noun fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses
Fomes igniarius.
- noun a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
- noun fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses
- lexicostatistics«1/5
lexicostatistics
- noun a statistical technique used in glottochronology; used to estimate how long ago different languages evolved from a common source language
- noun a statistical technique used in glottochronology; used to estimate how long ago different languages evolved from a common source language
- aeromechanics«1/5
aeromechanics
- noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
aerodynamics.
- noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
- shopaholics«1/5
shopaholic
- noun a compulsive shopper
- shopaholics can never resist a bargain
- noun a compulsive shopper
- euthenics«1/5
euthenics
- noun the study of methods of improving human well-being and efficient functioning by improving environmental conditions
- noun the study of methods of improving human well-being and efficient functioning by improving environmental conditions
- alphanumerics«1/5
alphanumerics
- noun a character set that includes letters and digits and punctuation
alphanumeric characters.
- noun a character set that includes letters and digits and punctuation
- catoptrics«1/5
catoptrics
- noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- semiautomatics«1/5
semiautomatic
- noun a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously
semiautomatic pistol.
- adjective satellite partially automatic
- noun a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously
- heterocyclics«1/5
heterocyclic
- noun a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
heterocyclic compound; heterocycle.
- adjective satellite containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
- noun a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
- arthritics«1/5
arthritic
- noun a person afflicted with arthritis
- the hands of an elderly arthritic
- adjective satellite of or pertaining to arthritis
rheumatic; rheumy; rheumatoid; creaky.
- my creaky old joints
- rheumy with age and grief
- noun a person afflicted with arthritis
- psychoneurotics«1/5
psychoneurotic
- noun a person suffering from neurosis
mental case; neurotic.
- adjective affected with emotional disorder
neurotic.
- noun a person suffering from neurosis
- enterics«1/5
enterics
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
enteric bacteria; enterobacteria; entric.
- noun rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
- matrics«1/5
matric
- noun admission to a group (especially a college or university)
matriculation.
- noun admission to a group (especially a college or university)
- periodontics«1/5
periodontics
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
periodontia.
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
- hydrostatics«1/5
hydrostatics
- noun study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
- noun study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
- acrostics«1/5
acrostic
- noun a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
word square.
- noun verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message
- noun a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
- metics«1/5
metic
- noun an alien who paid a fee to reside in an ancient Greek city
- noun an alien who paid a fee to reside in an ancient Greek city
- prosthodontics«1/5
prosthodontics
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices
prosthodontia.
- noun the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices
- antispasmodics«1/5
antispasmodic
- noun a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
spasmolytic; antispasmodic agent.
- noun a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
- prophylactics«1/5
prophylactic
- noun remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
preventive; preventative.
- the doctor recommended several preventatives
- noun contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
rubber; safe; safety; condom.
- noun remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
- isometrics«1/5
isometrics
- noun muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
isometric exercise.
- noun a line connecting isometric points
isometric; isometric line.
- noun muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
- antiepileptics«1/5
antiepileptic
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
anticonvulsant; antiepileptic drug; anticonvulsant drug.
- noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
- macrobiotics«1/5
macrobiotics
- noun the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)
- noun the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)
- anthelmintics«1/5
anthelmintic
- noun a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
anthelminthic; helminthic; vermifuge.
- adjective satellite capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
helminthic; parasiticidal; anthelminthic.
- noun a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
- onomastics«1/5
onomastics
- noun the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper names
- noun the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper names
- magnetohydrodynamics«1/5
magnetohydrodynamics
- noun the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal)
- noun the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal)
- miotics«1/5
miotic
- noun a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye)
miotic drug; myotic drug; myotic.
- adjective of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye
myotic.
- a miotic drug
- noun a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye)
- animatronics«1/5
animatronics
- noun the construction of robots to look like animals (developed for Disneyland)
- noun the construction of robots to look like animals (developed for Disneyland)
- mydriatics«1/5
mydriatic
- noun a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
mydriatic drug.
- noun a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
- colics«1/5
colic
- noun acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
griping; intestinal colic; gripes.
- noun acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
- antidiabetics«1/5
antidiabetic
- noun a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
antidiabetic drug.
- noun a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
- telerobotics«1/5
telerobotics
- noun the area of robotics that is concerned with the control of robots from a distance
- noun the area of robotics that is concerned with the control of robots from a distance
- melancholics«1/5
melancholic
- noun someone subject to melancholia
melancholiac.
- adjective satellite characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
melancholy.
- growing more melancholy every hour
- her melancholic smile
- we acquainted him with the melancholy truth
- noun someone subject to melancholia
- spastics«1/5
spastic
- noun a person suffering from spastic paralysis
- adjective relating to or characterized by spasm
- a spastic colon
- spastic paralysis is a spastic form of cerebral palsy
- noun a person suffering from spastic paralysis
- mastics«1/5
mastic
- noun an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes
- noun a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
- noun an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes
- orthoptics«1/5
orthoptics
- noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
- noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
- semitics«1/5
semitic
- noun a major branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family
- adjective of or relating to the group of Semitic languages
- Semitic tongues have a complicated morphology
- noun a major branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family
- oxytocics«1/5
oxytocic
- noun a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
oxytocic drug.
- noun a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
- arctics«1/5
arctic
- noun the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
North Frigid Zone; Arctic Zone.
- noun a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
rubber; gumshoe; galosh; golosh.
- noun the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
- hypodermics«1/5
hypodermic
- noun a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
hypodermic syringe; hypo.
- adjective relating to or located below the epidermis
subcutaneous.
- hypodermic needle
- subcutaneous implant
- noun a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
- soporifics«1/5
soporific
- noun a drug that induces sleep
hypnotic.
- adjective satellite sleep inducing
hypnagogic; hypnogogic; soporiferous; somniferous; somnific.
- noun a drug that induces sleep
- diaphoretics«1/5
diaphoretic
- noun used to produce perspiration
- adjective inducing perspiration
sudorific.
- noun used to produce perspiration
- autogenics«1/5
autogenics
- noun training patients in self-induced relaxation
autogenic training; autogenic therapy.
- noun training patients in self-induced relaxation
- neuroethics«1/5
neuroethics
- noun the study of ethical implications of treatments for neurological diseases
- noun the study of ethical implications of treatments for neurological diseases
- garlics«1/5
garlic
- noun bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
Allium sativum.
- noun aromatic bulb used as seasoning
ail.
- noun bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
- chiropractics«1/5
chiropractic
- noun a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure
- noun a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure
- cytoarchitectonics«1/5
cytoarchitectonics
- noun the cellular composition of a bodily structure
cytoarchitecture.
- noun the cellular composition of a bodily structure
- hepatics«1/5
hepatic
- noun any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
liverwort.
- adjective pertaining to or affecting the liver
- hepatic ducts
- hepatic cirrhosis
- noun any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
- iambics«1/5
iambic
- noun a verse line consisting of iambs
- adjective of or consisting of iambs
- iambic pentameter
- noun a verse line consisting of iambs
- antineoplastics«1/5
antineoplastic
- noun any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function
antineoplastic drug; cancer drug.
- adjective used in the treatment of cancer
anticancer; antitumor; antitumour.
- anticancer drug
- an antineoplastic effect
- noun any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function
- quadrics«1/5
quadric
- noun a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree
quadric surface.
- noun a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree
- germanics«1/5
germanic
- noun a branch of the Indo-European family of languages; members that are spoken currently fall into two major groups: Scandinavian and West Germanic
Germanic language.
- adjective of or relating to the language of Germans
- the Germanic sound shifts
- noun a branch of the Indo-European family of languages; members that are spoken currently fall into two major groups: Scandinavian and West Germanic
- cellulosics«1/5
cellulosic
- noun a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
- noun a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
- kinesthetics«1/5
kinesthetics
- noun the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body
kinaesthesia; kinesthesis; sense of movement; kinaesthesis; muscle sense; kinesthesia.
- noun the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body
- alembics«1/5
alembic
- noun an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube
- noun an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube
- spics«1/5
spic
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
spick; spik.
- adjective satellite completely neat and clean
spick; speckless; spick-and-span; spic-and-span; spotless; immaculate.
- the apartment was immaculate
- in her immaculate white uniform
- a spick-and-span kitchen
- their spic red-visored caps
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
- anionics«1/5
anionic
- noun a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
anionic detergent; non-ionic detergent.
- adjective of or relating to anions
- noun a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
- antipruritics«1/5
antipruritic
- noun a substance that relieves or prevents itching
- noun a substance that relieves or prevents itching
- nordics«1/5
nordic
- noun the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
North Germanic language; Scandinavian language; Norse; Scandinavian; North Germanic.
- adjective of or relating to or constituting the Scandinavian group of languages
- Nordic languages have a gender system
- noun the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
- geomechanics«1/5
- neotropics«1/5
- numerics«1/5
numeric
- adjective of or relating to or denoting numbers
numeral; numerical.
- a numeral adjective
- adjective satellite measured or expressed in numbers
numerical.
- numerical value
- the numerical superiority of the enemy
- adjective of or relating to or denoting numbers
- epigenetics«1/5
epigenetic
Of or pertaining to the epigenesis; produced according to the theory of epigenesis.
- organometallics«1/5
- epizootics«1/5
epizootic
- adjective satellite (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
- an epizootic disease
- adjective satellite (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
- psychotropics«1/5
psychotropic
- adjective affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes
psychoactive.
- psychoactive drugs
- adjective affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes
- sonics«1/5
sonic
- adjective (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
transonic.
- a sonic boom
- adjective satellite relating to audible sound
- a sonic wave
- adjective (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
- phobics«1/5
phobic
- adjective satellite suffering from irrational fears
- adjective satellite suffering from irrational fears
- dianetics«1/5
- erratics«1/5
erratic
- adjective satellite liable to sudden unpredictable change
mercurial; fickle; quicksilver.
- erratic behavior
- fickle weather
- mercurial twists of temperament
- a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next
- adjective satellite having no fixed course
planetary; wandering.
- an erratic comet
- his life followed a wandering course
- a planetary vagabond
- adjective satellite liable to sudden unpredictable change
- paralympics«1/5
paralympics
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- symbolics«1/5
symbolic
- adjective relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
symbolical.
- symbolic logic
- symbolic operations
- symbolic thinking
- adjective satellite serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
symbolical; emblematical; emblematic.
- a crown is emblematic of royalty
- the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish
- adjective relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
- immunogenetics«1/5
immunogenetics
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- plyometrics«1/5
- haemodynamics«1/5
- synectics«1/5
- geotechnics«1/5
- chromodynamics«1/5
chromodynamics
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- meteoritics«1/5
meteoritic
- adjective of or relating to or caused by meteorites
meteoritical.
- adjective of or relating to or caused by meteorites
- phonotactics«1/5
- criminalistics«1/5
- memetics«1/5
- hypoglycemics«1/5
hypoglycemic
- adjective of or relating to hypoglycemia
hypoglycaemic.
- hypoglycemic agents
- adjective of or relating to hypoglycemia
- psychoacoustics«1/5
- axiomatics«1/5
axiomatic
- adjective satellite evident without proof or argument
self-evident; taken for granted.
- an axiomatic truth
- we hold these truths to be self-evident
- adjective containing aphorisms or maxims
aphoristic.
- axiomatic wisdom
- adjective satellite evident without proof or argument
- eleatics«1/5
eleatic
Of or pertaining to a certain school of Greek philosophers who taught that the only certain science is that which owes nothing to the senses, and all to the reason. --n. A philosopher of the Eleatic school.
- multics«1/5
multics
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- biodynamics«1/5
biodynamics
(Biol.) The doctrine of vital forces or energy.
- nondiabetics«1/5
- autistics«1/5
autistic
- adjective satellite characteristic of or affected with autism
- autistic behavior
- autistic children
- adjective satellite characteristic of or affected with autism
- flics«1/5
- chemotherapeutics«1/5
chemotherapeutic
- adjective of or relating to chemotherapy
chemotherapeutical.
- adjective of or relating to chemotherapy
- antipolitics«1/5
- bioelectronics«1/5
bioelectronics
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- atomics«1/5
atomic
- adjective of or relating to or comprising atoms
- atomic structure
- atomic hydrogen
- adjective (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
nuclear.
- nuclear war
- nuclear weapons
- atomic bombs
- adjective of or relating to or comprising atoms
- radionics«1/5
- cosmopolitics«1/5
- scenics«1/5
scenic
- adjective satellite used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
- scenic drives
- adjective of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
- scenic design
- adjective satellite used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
- enclitics«1/5
enclitics
(Gram.) The art of declining and conjugating words.
- fluidics«1/5
fluidics
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- biopics«1/5
biopics
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- chromatics«1/5
chromatic
- adjective able to refract light without spectral color separation
- chromatic lens
- adjective based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones
- a chromatic scale
- adjective able to refract light without spectral color separation
- catechetics«1/5
catechetic
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
catechistic.
- the catechistic method
- adjective of or relating to or involving catechesis
catechetical.
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
- systemics«1/5
systemic
- adjective satellite affecting an entire system
- a systemic poison
- adjective satellite affecting an entire system
- psychogeriatrics«1/5
- clastics«1/5
clastic
- adjective satellite of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone)
- adjective satellite capable of being taken apart
- the professor had a clastic model of the human brain
- adjective satellite of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone)
- somatics«1/5
somatic
- adjective satellite affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
corporal; corporeal; bodily.
- bodily needs
- a corporal defect
- corporeal suffering
- a somatic symptom or somatic illness
- adjective satellite affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
- electrokinetics«1/5
- supersonics«1/5
supersonic
- adjective (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
- a supersonic bomber flies so fast that it must release its bombs while the target is still over the horizon
- adjective satellite having frequencies above those of audible sound
ultrasonic.
- adjective (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
- diplomatics«1/5
diplomatic
- adjective relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
- diplomatic immunity
- adjective using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people
diplomatical.
- the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject
- adjective relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
- neurogenetics«1/5
- agoraphobics«1/5
agoraphobic
- adjective satellite suffering from agoraphobia; abnormally afraid of open or public places
- adjective satellite suffering from agoraphobia; abnormally afraid of open or public places
- pontics«1/5
pontic
Of or pertaining to the Pontus, Euxine, or Black Sea.
- physiognomics«1/5
physiognomic
Of or pertaining to physiognomy; according with the principles of physiognomy. --Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al*ly , adv.
- dioptrics«1/5
dioptrics
(Optics) The science of the refraction of light; that part of geometrical optics which treats of the laws of the refraction of light in passing from one medium into another, or through different mediums, as air, water, or glass, and esp. through different lenses; -- distinguished from catoptrics, which refers to reflected light.
- leics«1/5
leics
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- laics«1/5
laic
- adjective satellite characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
secular; lay.
- set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
- the lay ministry
- adjective satellite characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
- ecstatics«1/5
ecstatic
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; enraptured; rapt.
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
- cirrhotics«1/5
cirrhotic
Pertaining to, caused by, or affected with, cirrhosis; as, cirrhotic degeneration; acirrhotic liver.
- cyrenaics«1/5
cyrenaic
Pertaining to Cyrenaica, an ancient country of northern Africa, and to Cyrene, its principal city; also, to a school of philosophy founded by Aristippus, a native of Cyrene. --n. A native of Cyrenaica; also, a disciple of the school of Aristippus. See Cyrenian , n.
- biomathematics«1/5
biomathematics
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- ekistics«1/5
ekistics
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- polyclinics«1/5
polyclinic
(Med.) A clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated; especially, an institution in which clinical instruction is given in all kinds of disease.
- geometrics«1/5
geometric
- adjective satellite characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration
geometrical.
- a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs
- adjective of or relating to or determined by geometry
geometrical.
- adjective satellite characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration
- bioacoustics«1/5
bioacoustics
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- epistemics«1/5
epistemic
- adjective of or relating to epistemology
epistemological.
- epistemic modal
- adjective of or relating to epistemology
- pataphysics«1/5
- pyroclastics«1/5
- optronics«1/5
- antonovics«1/5
- syntactics«1/5
syntactic
- adjective of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
syntactical.
- the syntactic rules of a language
- adjective of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
- animatics«1/5
- cliometrics«1/5
cliometrics
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- floristics«1/5
- nonalcoholics«1/5
nonalcoholic
- adjective characterized by the absence of alcohol
- nonalcoholic beverages
- adjective characterized by the absence of alcohol
- environics«1/5
- hedonics«1/5
hedonic
- adjective satellite devoted to pleasure
hedonistic; epicurean.
- a hedonic thrill
- lives of unending hedonistic delight
- epicurean pleasures
- adjective satellite devoted to pleasure
- cinematics«1/5
cinematic
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema
- electroacoustics«1/5
- biotics«1/5
biotic
- adjective of or relating to living organisms
- adjective of or relating to living organisms
- subharmonics«1/5
- antinarcotics«1/5
antinarcotics
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- biogenetics«1/5
biogenetic
- adjective of or relating to the production of living organisms from other living organisms
- adjective of or relating to the production of living organisms from other living organisms
- proclitics«1/5
proclitic
(Gr. Gram.) Leaning forward; -- said of certain monosyllabic words which are so closely attached to the following word as not to have a separate accent.
- noetics«1/5
noetic
- adjective satellite of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
rational; intellectual.
- intellectual problems
- the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man
- adjective satellite of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
- radiophysics«1/5
- cubics«1/5
cubic
- adjective having three dimensions
three-dimensional.
- adjective having three dimensions
- humanics«1/5
humanics
The study of human nature. R. T. W. Collins.
- calorics«1/5
caloric
- adjective relating to or associated with heat
thermal; thermic.
- thermal movements of molecules
- thermal capacity
- thermic energy
- the caloric effect of sunlight
- adjective of or relating to calories in food
- comparison of foods on a caloric basis
- the caloric content of foods
- adjective relating to or associated with heat
- phenetics«1/5
- ethnolinguistics«1/5
- nonacademics«1/5
nonacademics
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- esoterics«1/5
esoteric
- adjective confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
- a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories
- adjective confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
- syllabics«1/5
syllabic
- adjective of or relating to syllables
- syllabic accent
- syllabic characters each represent a syllable
- adjective consisting of or using a syllabary
- eskimos of the eastern Arctic have a system of syllabic writing
- adjective of or relating to syllables
- geotectonics«1/5
- psionics«1/5
- manics«1/5
manic
- adjective satellite affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
frenzied.
- a frenzied attack
- a frenzied mob
- the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused"- H.W.Carter
- outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity
- adjective satellite affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
- hics«1/5
hics
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- sapphics«1/5
sapphic
- adjective satellite of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
lesbian.
- adjective satellite a meter used by Sappho and named after her
- adjective satellite of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
- geoeconomics«1/5
- hermetics«1/5
hermetic
- adjective satellite completely sealed; completely airtight
- adjective satellite completely sealed; completely airtight
- elastodynamics«1/5
- paralinguistics«1/5
- biokinetics«1/5
biokinetics
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- agonistics«1/5
agonistic
- adjective of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
- adjective satellite striving to overcome in argument
combative; agonistical.
- a dialectical and agonistic approach
- adjective of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
- sympathetics«1/5
sympathetic
- adjective of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
- sympathetic neurons
- sympathetic stimulation
- adjective expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
- sympathetic to the students' cause
- a sympathetic observer
- a sympathetic gesture
- adjective of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
- rhythmics«1/5
rhythmic
- adjective recurring with measured regularity
rhythmical.
- the rhythmic chiming of church bells"- John Galsworthy
- rhythmical prose
- adjective recurring with measured regularity
- sympatholytics«1/5
- mnemotechnics«1/5
mnemotechnic
- adjective of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory
mnemonic; mnemotechnical.
- mnemonic device
- adjective of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory
- electromechanics«1/5
- micromeritics«1/5
- erics«1/5
eric
(Old Irish Law) A recompense formerly given by a murderer to the relatives of the murdered person.
- metapolitics«1/5
- metalinguistics«1/5
- hallucinogenics«1/5
hallucinogenic
- adjective satellite capable of producing hallucinations
- LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic drug
- adjective satellite capable of producing hallucinations
- chronics«1/5
chronic
- adjective being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
- chronic indigestion
- a chronic shortage of funds
- a chronic invalid
- adjective satellite of long duration
continuing.
- chronic money problems
- adjective being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
- theoretics«1/5
theoretic
- adjective concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
theoretical.
- theoretical science
- adjective concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
- chocoholics«1/5
chocoholics
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- islamics«1/5
islamic
- adjective of or relating to or supporting Islamism
Muslim; Moslem.
- Islamic art
- adjective of or relating to or supporting Islamism
- hydromechanics«1/5
hydromechanics
That branch of physics which treats of the mechanics of liquids, or of their laws of equilibrium and of motion.
- ecumenics«1/5
ecumenic
- adjective satellite concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
oecumenical; oecumenic; ecumenical.
- ecumenical thinking
- ecumenical activities
- the ecumenical movement
- adjective satellite concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
- maieutics«1/5
maieutics
The art of giving birth (i. e., clearness and conviction) to ideas, which are conceived as struggling for birth. Payne.
- micrographics«1/5
micrographic
Of or pertaining to micrography.
- darics«1/5
daric
(Antiq.) (a) A gold coin of ancient Persia, weighing usually a little more than 128 grains, and bearing on one side of the figure of an archer .(b) A silver coin of about 86 grains, having the figure of an archer, and hence, in modern times, called a daric.
- psychodiagnostics«1/5
psychodiagnostics
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- microphonics«1/5
microphonics
The science which treats of the means of increasing the intensity of low or weak sounds, or of the microphone.
- melodramatics«1/5
melodramatic
- adjective satellite having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
- a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea
- adjective satellite characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
histrionic.
- histrionic gestures
- an attitude of melodramatic despair
- a theatrical pose
- adjective satellite having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
- cytostatics«1/5
- petrophysics«1/5
- glossematics«1/5
- vocalics«1/5
vocalic
- adjective being or containing or characterized by vowels
- vocalic sounds
- the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic"- Walter Scott
- adjective relating to or associated with or containing a vowel
- vocalic segments
- the vocalic ablaut
- adjective being or containing or characterized by vowels
- trisomics«1/5
- fantastics«1/5
fantastic
- adjective satellite ludicrously odd
grotesque; antic; fantastical.
- Hamlet's assumed antic disposition
- fantastic Halloween costumes
- a grotesque reflection in the mirror
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; wondrous; rattling; tremendous.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement
- adjective satellite ludicrously odd
- electrooptics«1/5
- ophthalmics«1/5
ophthalmic
- adjective of or relating to the eye
- ophthalmic defect
- adjective of or relating to ophthalmology
- ophthalmic surgery
- adjective of or relating to the eye
- hypocoristics«1/5
hypocoristic
Endearing; diminutive; as, the .hypocoristic form of a nameThe hypocoristic or pet form of William. Dr. Murray.
- antihistaminics«1/5
- grammatics«1/5
grammatic
- adjective of or pertaining to grammar
grammatical.
- the grammatic structure of a sentence
- grammatical rules
- grammatical gender
- adjective of or pertaining to grammar
- silvics«1/5
- authentics«1/5
authentic
- adjective satellite conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
reliable.
- an authentic account by an eyewitness
- reliable information
- adjective satellite not counterfeit or copied
veritable; bona fide; unquestionable.
- an authentic signature
- a bona fide manuscript
- an unquestionable antique
- photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
- adjective satellite conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
- exegetics«1/5
exegetic
- adjective relating to exegesis
exegetical.
- adjective relating to exegesis
- tagmemics«1/5
- nootropics«1/5
- anacreontics«1/5
anacreontic
Pertaining to, after the manner of, or in the meter of, the Greek poet Anacreon; amatory and convivial. De Quincey.
- dalmatics«1/5
dalmatic
(R. C. Ch.) A vestment with wide sleeves, and with two stripes, worn at Mass by deacons, and by bishops at pontifical Mass; -- imitated from a dress originally worn in Dalmatia.
- transuranics«1/5
transuranic
- adjective having an atomic number greater than 92
- adjective having an atomic number greater than 92
- dyadics«1/5
dyadic
- adjective of or relating to a dyad or based on two
- adjective of or relating to a dyad or based on two
- platonics«1/5
platonic
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
- Platonic dialogues
- adjective satellite free from physical desire
- platonic love
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
- psychotechnics«1/5
- dicentrics«1/5
Suffixes of ics
- icsh«Word Popularity Bar1/5
icsh
- noun a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
luteinizing hormone; LH; interstitial cell-stimulating hormone.
- noun a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
Derived words of ics
- ericsson«Word Popularity Bar3/5
ericsson
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- frolicsome«2/5
frolicsome
- adjective satellite given to merry frolicking
sportive; coltish; frolicky; rollicking.
- frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes
- adjective satellite given to merry frolicking
- ericson«2/5
ericson
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