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contingentnounA gathering of persons representative of some larger group.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

continualadjectiveOccurring without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The continual banging of the shutters.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

continuallyadverbSeemingly without interruption.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Complained continually that there wasn't enough money.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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continueverbKeep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Continue the family tradition.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

continuedadjectiveWithout stop or interruption.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The continued popularity of Westerns.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

continuingadjectiveRemaining in force or being carried on without letup.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The continuing struggle to put food on the table.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

continuousadjectiveContinuing in time or space without interruption.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Lived in continuous fear.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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continuouslyadverbAt every point.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The function is continuously differentiable.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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contortedadjectiveTwisted (especially as in pain or struggle).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His mad contorted smile.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

contournounA feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It defines a major contour of this administration.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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contraceptiveadjectiveCapable of preventing conception or impregnation.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Contraceptive devices and medications.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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contractedadjectiveReduced in size or pulled together.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The contracted pupils of her eyes.

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contractualadjectiveRelating to or part of a binding legal agreement.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Contractual obligations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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contradictionnoun(logic) a statement that is necessarily false.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

contradictorilyadverbIn a contradictory manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He argued contradictorily.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

contradictoryadjectiveOf words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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contraryadjectiveVery opposed in nature or character or purpose.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Acts contrary to our code of ethics.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

contrastverbTo show differences when compared; be different.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian, Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

contrastingadjectiveStrikingly different; tending to contrast.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Contrasting (or contrastive) colors.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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contributingadjectiveTending to bring about; being partly responsible for.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

contributionnounThe part played by a person in bringing about a result.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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contributoryadjectiveTending to bring about; being partly responsible for.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A contributory factor.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

contrivancenounThe faculty of contriving; inventive skill.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His skillful contrivance of answers to every problem.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

contrivedadjectiveShowing effects of planning or manipulation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A novel with a contrived ending.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

controlverbLessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Control your anger.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

controlledadjectiveRestrained or managed or kept within certain bounds.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Controlled emotions.

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controllernounA mechanism that controls the operation of a machine.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The speed controller on his turntable was not working properly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Arabic, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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controversialadjectiveMarked by or capable of arousing controversy.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rushdie's controversial book.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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contusionnounThe action of bruising.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The bruise resulted from a contusion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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convalescentadjectiveReturning to health after illness or debility.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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conveniencenounThe state of being suitable or opportune.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Chairs arranged for his own convenience.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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convenientadjectiveSuitable and easy to use or reach.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The bus stop is in a convenient location.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Latin

Original teaching entry.

convenientlyadverbIn a convenient manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The switch was conveniently located.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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conventionnounSomething regarded as a normative example.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The convention of not naming the main character.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

conventionaladjectiveFollowing accepted customs and proprieties.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Conventional wisdom.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

conventionallyadverbIn a conventional manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He usually behaves rather conventionally.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

convergeverbBe adjacent or come together.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The lines converge at this point.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

conversantadjective(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Conversant with business trends.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

conversationaladjectiveCharacteristic of informal spoken language or conversation.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

converseadjectiveOf words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

`parental' and `filial' are converse terms.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

converselyadverbWith the terms of the relation reversed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Conversely, not all women are mothers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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conversionnounA change of religion.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His conversion to the Catholic faith.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

convertibleadjectiveCapable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Convertible securities.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

conveyernounA person who conveys (carries or transmits).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The conveyer of good tidings.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

convictionnoun(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The conviction came as no surprise.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

convincedadjectivePersuaded of; very sure.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

convincingadjectiveCausing one to believe the truth of something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A convincing story.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

convincinglyadverbIn a convincing manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He argued convincingly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

convivialadjectiveOccupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A woman of convivial nature.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

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convolutedadjectiveHighly complex or intricate and occasionally devious.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Convoluted reasoning.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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convulsiveadjectiveAffected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Convulsive motions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

cookverbPrepare for eating by applying heat.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cook me dinner, please.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

cookingnounThe act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cooking can be a great art.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

cooladjectiveNeither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cool summer dresses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

coolantnounA fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The atomic reactor used a gas coolant.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

coolingnounA mechanism for keeping something cool.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The cooling was overhead fans.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

coollyadverbIn a composed and unconcerned manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

coolnessnounCalm and unruffled self-assurance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He performed with all the coolness of a veteran.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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coonnounAn eccentric or undignified rustic.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I'll be a gone coon when the battle starts.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Powhatan.

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cooperationnounJoint operation or action.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

cooperativeadjectiveInvolving the joint activity of two or more.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A cooperative effort.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

coordinateverbBring into common action, movement, or condition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Coordinate our efforts.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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coordinatedadjectiveBeing dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was usually good with her hands and well coordinated.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

copiousadjectiveAffording an abundant supply.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Copious provisions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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copynounA thing made to be similar or identical to another thing.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The clone was a copy of its ancestor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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cordnounA line made of twisted fibers or threads.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The bundle was tied with a cord.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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cordialadjectiveDiffusing warmth and friendliness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A cordial greeting.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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cordlessadjectiveNot having a cord.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cordless telephone.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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corenounA small group of indispensable persons or things.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hebrew, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

cornnounSomething sentimental or trite.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

That movie was pure corn.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

cornernounA place off to the side of an area.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He tripled to the rightfield corner.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

corneredadjectiveForced to turn and face attackers.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She had me cornered between the porch and her car.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

corollanoun(botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We cultivate the flower for its corolla.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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corollarynounA practical consequence that follows naturally.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin.

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corporaladjectivePossessing or existing in bodily form.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

What seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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corporateadjectiveOf or belonging to a corporation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Corporate structure.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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corpsenounThe dead body of a human being.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

corpusnounA collection of writings.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He edited the Hemingway corpus.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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correctadjectiveFree from error; especially conforming to fact or truth.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The correct answer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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correctedadjectiveHaving something undesirable neutralized.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

With glasses her corrected vision was 20:20.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

correctionnounTreatment of a specific defect.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The correction of his vision with eye glasses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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correctionsnounThe department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

For a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

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correctiveadjectiveTending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Corrective measures.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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correctlyadverbIn an accurate manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The flower had been correctly depicted by his son.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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correlateverbTo bear a reciprocal or mutual relation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Do these facts correlate?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Biblical Hebrew, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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correspondencenounCompatibility of observations.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The results of two tests were in correspondence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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correspondingadjectiveAccompanying.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

All rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities.

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correspondinglyadverbIn a corresponding manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The temperature decreases correspondingly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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corrigibleadjectiveCapable of being corrected or set right.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A corrigible defect.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

corrosiveadjectiveSpitefully sarcastic.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Corrosive cristism.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old French.

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corrugatedadjectiveShaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The surface of the ocean was rippled and corrugated.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

corruptadjectiveLacking in integrity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A corrupt and incompetent city government.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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corruptedadjectiveContaining errors or alterations.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Spoke a corrupted version of the language.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

corruptibleadjectiveCapable of being corrupted.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Corruptible judges.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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corruptingadjectiveHarmful to the mind or morals.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Corrupt judges and their corrupting influence.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

corruptionnounInducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was held on charges of corruption and racketeering.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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cosmeticadjectiveServing an esthetic rather than a useful purpose.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cosmetic fenders on cars.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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cosmicadjectiveOf or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cosmic catastrophe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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costverbBe priced at.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

These shoes cost $100.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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costumenounThe attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He won the prize for best costume.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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