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titularadjectiveExisting in name only.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The nominal (or titular) head of his party.

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) ↗

toastnounA person in desperate straits; someone doomed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

One mistake and you're toast.

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) ↗

toastedadjectiveBrowned over by exposure to heat.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He liked toasted marshmallows.

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

toastingnounCooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Proper toasting should brown both sides of a piece of bread.

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todadjectiveAlone and on your own.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Don't just sit there on your tod.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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todaynounThe present time or age.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The world of today.

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) ↗

toddleverbWalk unsteadily.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Small children toddle.

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

toeholdnounA relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His father gave him a toehold in the oil business.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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togetheradjectiveMentally and emotionally stable.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She's really together.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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toiletnounThe act of dressing and preparing yourself.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He made his morning toilet and went to breakfast.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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toilingadjectiveDoing arduous or unpleasant work.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Toiling coal miners in the black deeps.

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tokenadjectiveInsignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A token gesture of resistance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tolenounEnameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The Pennsylvania Dutch tole watering can might be a reproduction but it looks convincing.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tolerableadjectiveCapable of being borne or endured.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The climate is at least tolerable.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tolerantadjectiveShowing or characterized by broad-mindedness.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Tolerant of his opponent's opinions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tolerateverbPut up with something or somebody unpleasant.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He learned to tolerate the heat.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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tolerationnounA disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

All people should practice toleration and live together in peace.

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tollverbCharge a fee for using.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Toll the bridges into New York City.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

tomorrownounThe day after today.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

What are our tasks for tomorrow?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tonaladjectiveEmploying variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Chinese is a tonal language.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. 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) ↗

tonenounThe quality of a person's voice.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He began in a conversational tone.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tonguenounA manner of speaking.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She has a glib tongue.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tonicadjectiveUsed of syllables.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. 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) ↗

toothlessadjectiveLacking necessary force for effectiveness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A toothless piece of legislation.

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) ↗

topnounThe upper part of anything.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The title should be written at the top of the first page.

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) ↗

topicnounThe subject matter of a conversation or discussion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was a very sensitive topic.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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topicaladjectivePertaining to the surface of a body part.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A topical anesthesia.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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topologynounTopographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Greenland's topology has been shaped by the glaciers of the ice age.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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topsadjectiveOf the highest quality.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She is absolutely tops.

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

tormentedadjectiveExperiencing intense pain especially mental pain.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A small tormented schoolboy.

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

tornadjectiveDisrupted by the pull of contrary forces.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Torn between love and hate.

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

torpidadjectiveSlow and apathetic.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A mind grown torpid in old age.

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

torpornounA state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He fell into a deep torpor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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torrentnounA violently fast stream of water (or other liquid).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The houses were swept away in the torrent.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian, 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) ↗

torrentialadjectiveResembling a torrent in force and abundance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Torrential applause.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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torridadjectiveExtremely hot.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The torrid noonday sun.

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

tortuousadjectiveHighly complex or intricate and occasionally devious.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Tortuous legal procedures.

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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tossnounAn abrupt movement.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A toss of his head.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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totaledadjectiveUsed of automobiles; completely demolished.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The insurance adjuster declared the automobile totaled.

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totalitarianadjectiveCharacterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A totalitarian regime crushes all autonomous institutions in its drive to seize the human soul.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Georgian, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle Georgian, Old English, Old French, Old Georgian. 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) ↗

totalitynounThe state of being total and complete.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Appalled by the totality of the destruction.

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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totallyadverbTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly').intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A totally new situation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: 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) ↗

totteringadjectiveUnsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A tottering skeleton of a horse.

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touchverbMake physical contact with, come in contact with.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Touch the stone for good luck.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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touchedadjectiveBeing excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Very touched by the stranger's kindness.

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

touchingadjectiveArousing affect.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His gratitude was simple and touching.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Frankish, 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) ↗

toughadjectiveVery difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was a tough job.

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) ↗

toughenverbMake tough or tougher.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This experience will toughen her.

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) ↗

tournounA journey or route all the way around a particular place or area.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They took an extended tour of Europe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, 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) ↗

tourismnounThe business of providing services to tourists.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Tourism is a major business in Bermuda.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, 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) ↗

townounThe act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The truck gave him a tow to the garage.

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) ↗

townnounAn urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They drive through town on their way to work.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Gaulish, 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) ↗

toxicadjectiveOf or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Suffering from exposure to toxic substances.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, 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) ↗

toynounA device regarded as providing amusement.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Private airplanes are a rich man's toy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old Dutch. 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) ↗

traceverbFollow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Trace the student's progress.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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traceableadjective(usually followed by `to') able to be traced to.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A failure traceable to lack of energy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tracingnounThe discovery and description of the course of development of something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The tracing of genealogies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

tracknounA line or route along which something travels or moves.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The track of an animal.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old French, Old Norse. 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) ↗

trackballnounAn electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A trackball is essentially an upside-down mouse.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. 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) ↗

trackedadjectiveHaving tracks.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

New snow tracked by rabbits.

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tractableadjectiveEasily managed (controlled or taught or molded).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Tractable young minds.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tractionnoun(orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His leg was in traction for several days.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tradenounThe skilled practice of a practical occupation.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He learned his trade as an apprentice.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tradeoffnounAn exchange that occurs as a compromise.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I faced a tradeoff between eating and buying my medicine.

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traditionaladjectiveConsisting of or derived from tradition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Traditional history.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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traditionallyadverbAccording to tradition; in a traditional manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Traditionally, we eat fried foods on Hanukah.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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trafficnounThe amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Heavy traffic overloaded the trunk lines.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tragicallyadverbIn a tragic manner; with tragic consequences.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The adventure ended tragically.

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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tragicomicadjectiveOf or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A playwright specializing in tragicomic drama.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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trailnounA track or mark left by something that has passed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

There as a trail of blood.

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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trainnounA sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A train of thought.

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trainedadjectiveShaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Well-trained servants.

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traitorousadjectiveHaving the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A lying traitorous insurrectionist.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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trampnounA heavy footfall.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The tramp of military boots.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tramplenounThe sound of heavy treading or stomping.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He heard the trample of many feet.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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tranquiladjective(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transactverbConduct business.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transact with foreign governments.

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transcendentadjectiveBeyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The notion of any transcendent reality beyond thought.

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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transcendentaladjectiveExisting outside of or not in accordance with nature.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Find transcendental motives for sublunary action.

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transcribeverbWrite out from speech, notes, etc.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transcribe the oral history of this tribe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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transcriptnounSomething that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He read a transcript of the interrogation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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transectverbCut across or divide transversely.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The trails transect the property.

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transferverbMove from one place to another.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transfer the patient to another hospital.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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transferabilitynounThe quality of being transferable or exchangeable.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Sterling transferability affords a means of multilateral settlement for....trade between nondollar countries.

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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transformverbConvert (one form of energy) to another.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transform energy to light.

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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transformedadjectiveGiven a completely different form or appearance.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Shocked to see the transformed landscape.

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transfuseverbImpart gradually.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transfuse love of music into the students.

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transientnounOne who stays for only a short time.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transient laborers.

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transitverbCause or enable to pass through.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The canal will transit hundreds of ships every day.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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transitionaladjectiveOf or relating to or characterized by transition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transitoryadjectiveLasting a very short time.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Love is transitory but it is eternal.

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

translateverbRestate (words) from one language into another language.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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translationnounThe act of changing in form or shape or appearance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transmitverbSend from one person or place to another.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transmit a message.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transmittedadjectiveOccurring among members of a family usually by heredity.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Genetically transmitted features.

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

transoceanicadjectiveOn or from the other side of an ocean.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transoceanic crossing.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transparentadjectiveTransmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transparent crystal.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transplantverbLift and reset in another soil or situation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Transplant the young rice plants.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

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

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transplantationnounThe act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation.

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transportationnounThe act of expelling a person from their native land.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The sentence was one of transportation for life.

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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