Glossary · Adjectives · A
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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
A La CarteadjectiveMWE(of a restaurant meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each itemcandidate
A PosterioriadjectiveMWEinvolving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causescandidate
A PrioriadjectiveMWEinvolving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effectcandidate
Abactinaladjective(of radiate animals) located on the surface or end opposite to that on which the mouth is situatedcandidate
Ableadjective(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do somethingcandidate
Able to Get a Word in EdgewiseadjectiveMWEable to participate in the conversation, or interrupt another person's monologue, often preceded by a negativecandidate
Abomasaladjectiverelating to the abomasum (the fourth compartment of the stomach of ruminants)candidate
Aboriginaladjectivecharacteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginningcandidate
Abreastadjectivebeing up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledgecandidate
Absorbentadjectivehaving power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)candidate
Absorptiveadjectivehaving power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)candidate
Abstractadjectivedealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intentioncandidate
Abstractionistadjectivenot representing or imitating external reality or the objects of naturecandidate