Glossary · Adjectives · D
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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
Diffusedadjective(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent materialcandidate
Digestibleadjectivecapable of being converted into assimilable condition in the alimentary canalcandidate
Digitigradeadjective(of mammals) walking on the toes with the posterior part of the foot raised (as cats, dogs, and horses do)candidate
Digressiveadjective(of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjectscandidate
Dimensionaladjectivehaving dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a personcandidate
Diminishedadjective(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of usecandidate
Dioestrousadjectivein a period of sexual inactivity, referring to animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding seasoncandidate
Dioestrualadjective(of animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding season) in a period of sexual inactivitycandidate
Diploidadjectiveof a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid numbercandidate
Dipolaradjectivehaving equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles having opposite signs and separated by a small distancecandidate
Directedadjectivehaving a specified direction, often used with an indicator of that directioncandidate
Disadvantagedadjectivemarked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influencescandidate