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detachedadjectiveShowing lack of emotional involvement.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she's not hypocritically effusive.

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

detailnounExtended treatment of particulars.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The essay contained too much detail.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old French.

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detailsnounTrue confidential information.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

After the trial he gave us the real details.

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

detectableadjectiveEasily seen or detected.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A detectable note of sarcasm.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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detectedadjectivePerceived or discerned.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The detected micrometeoritic material.

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detectionnounThe perception that something has occurred or some state exists.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Early detection can often lead to a cure.

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detentionnounA punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The detention of tardy pupils.

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) ↗

determinableadjectiveCapable of being determined or limited or fixed.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Determinable velocities.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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determinantnounA determining or causal element or factor.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

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determinateadjectivePrecisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A determinate number.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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determinationnounThe act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The determination of molecular structures.

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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determinedadjectiveCharacterized by great determination.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A struggle against a determined enemy.

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

determinedlyadverbWith determination; in a determined manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He clung to the past determinedly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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deterrentadjectiveTending to deter.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The deterrent effects of high prices.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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detractverbTake away a part from; diminish.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His bad manners detract from his good character.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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devastatingadjectiveWreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A devastating hurricane.

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

devastationnounThe feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her departure left him in utter devastation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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developverbGain through experience.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Develop a passion for painting.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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developedadjectiveBeing changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook.

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developmentnounAct of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They funded research and development.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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developmentaladjectiveOf or relating to or constituting development.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Developmental psychology.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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deviationnounA variation that deviates from the standard or norm.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The deviation from the mean.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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devicenounAn instrumentality invented for a particular purpose.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A device intended to conserve water.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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deviousadjectiveIndirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Used devious means to achieve success.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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deviseverbArrange by systematic planning and united effort.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Devise a plan to take over the director's office.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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devisingnounThe act that results in something coming to be.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The devising of plans.

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devoidadjectiveCompletely wanting or lacking.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The sentence was devoid of meaning.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old French.

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devotedadjectiveZealous in devotion or affection.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A devoted husband and father.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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devotionnounFeelings of ardent love.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Their devotion to each other was beautiful.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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devotionaladjectiveRelating to worship.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A devotional exercise.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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devouringadjective(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Fierce devouring affection.

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

devoutlyadverbIn a devout and pious manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was devoutly Catholic.

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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dewnounWater that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

In the morning the grass was wet with dew.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diacriticadjectiveCapable of distinguishing.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The diacritic elements in culture.

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

diagnosticadjectiveConcerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diagnostic reading test.

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

diagonaladjectiveConnecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diagonal line across the page.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diagonallyadverbIn a diagonal manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She lives diagonally across the street from us.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dialectnounThe usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dialecticnounA contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dialoguenounA discussion intended to produce an agreement.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They disagreed but kept an open dialogue.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diametricallyadverbAs from opposite ends of a diameter.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Three of these brushes were approximately 120 feet apart and the fourth diametrically opposite to one of the three.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diamondnounA playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He led a small diamond.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diaphanousadjectiveSo thin as to transmit light.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A hat with a diaphanous veil.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diaphragmnounA mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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diatomicadjectiveOf or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diatomic molecule.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, 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) ↗

dibbleverbPlant with a wooden hand tool.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dibble Spring bulbs.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, 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) ↗

dibsnounA claim of rights.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I have dibs on that last slice of pizza.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Arabic.

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

diceyadjectiveOf uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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dichotomynounBeing twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dichotomy between eastern and western culture.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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dickensnounA word used in exclamations of confusion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dickens you say.

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

dictatedadjectiveDetermined or decided upon as by an authority.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dictated terms of surrender.

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

dictationnounMatter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He signed and mailed his dictation without bothering to read it.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin.

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dictatornounA person who behaves in a tyrannical manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.

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) ↗

dieverbSuffer or face the pain of death.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Martyrs may die every day for their faith.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dietaryadjectiveOf or relating to the diet.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dietary restrictions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Medieval 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) ↗

differverbBe different.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

These two tests differ in only one respect.

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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differencenounA significant change.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The difference in her is amazing.

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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differentadjectiveUnlike in nature or quality or form or degree.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Came to a different conclusion.

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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differentialadjectiveRelating to or showing a difference.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Differential treatment.

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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differentiateverbBecome different during development.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cells differentiate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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differentiatedadjectiveMade different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The regionally differentiated results.

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differentiationnoun(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cell differentiation in the developing embryo.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, New Latin, Old 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) ↗

differentlyadverbIn another and different manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Very soon you will know differently.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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difficultadjectiveNot easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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difficultynounAn effort that is inconvenient.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Had difficulty walking.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diffuseadjectiveSpread out; not concentrated in one place.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A large diffuse organization.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diffusionnounThe act of dispersing or diffusing something.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The diffusion of knowledge.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, 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) ↗

dignounThe act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She gave me a sharp dig in the ribs.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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digestionnounLearning and coming to understand ideas and information.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His appetite for facts was better than his digestion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old French.

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digestiveadjectiveRelating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A digestive enzyme.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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digitaladjectiveRelating to or performed with the fingers.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Digital examination.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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digitallyadverbIn terms of integers.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The time was digitally displayed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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digitizeverbPut into digital form, as for use in a computer.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He bought a device to digitize the data.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dignifiedadjectiveHaving or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her dignified demeanor.

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dignifyverbRaise the status of.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old French.

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dignitynounThe quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was beneath his dignity to cheat.

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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digressverbLose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Don't digress when you give a lecture.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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digressionnounA turning aside (of your course or attention or concern).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A digression into irrelevant details.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dilationnounThe act of expanding an aperture.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dilation of the pupil of the eye.

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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diligencenounPersevering determination to perform a task.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His diligence won him quick promotions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diligentadjectiveQuietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diligent (or patient) worker.

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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diligentlyadverbWith diligence; in a diligent manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We may diligently observe the Lord's supper on the first day of the week, diligently preach the gospel, or minister to the saint.

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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diluteadjectiveReduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dilute acetic acid.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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dimadjectiveLacking in light; not bright or harsh.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A dim light beside the bed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dimensionverbIndicate the dimensions on.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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dimensionaladjectiveHaving dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Never matures as a dimensional character; he is pasty, bland, faceless.

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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dimensionalitynounThe spatial property of having dimensions.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

All matter has dimensionality.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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diminishedadjective(of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diminished fifth.

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diminishingadjectiveBecoming smaller or less or appearing to do so.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Diminishing returns.

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dimlyadverbIn a dim indistinct manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We perceived the change only dimly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dimmedadjectiveMade dim or less bright.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We like dimmed lights when we have dinner.

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dimorphicadjectiveOccurring or existing in two different forms.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dimorphic crystals.

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dimplenounA small natural hollow in the cheek or chin.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His dimple appeared whenever he smiled.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dineverbHave supper; eat dinner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We often dine with friends in this restaurant.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dingyadjective(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A dirty (or dingy) white.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dinkyadjectiveSmall and insignificant.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We stayed in a dinky old hotel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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dinnernounThe main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dinner will be at 8.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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dipverbImmerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dip the brush into the paint.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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diplomaticadjectiveRelating to or characteristic of diplomacy.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Diplomatic immunity.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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directverbIntend (something) to move towards a certain goal.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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