| ANTIMETABOLE | • antimetabole n. (Rhetoric) The technique of reversal, where accentuated by reversal of words, actions or grammatical structure. • ANTIMETABOLE n. repetition of words or ideas in different order e.g. to fail to plan is to plan to fail. |
| ANTITHROMBIN | • antithrombin n. A small molecule that inactivates several enzymes of the coagulation system. • ANTITHROMBIN n. a substance in blood preventing coagulation of blood. |
| AUTOMOBILIST | • automobilist n. (Archaic) The driver of a motor vehicle. • AUTOMOBILIST n. one with an interest in cars. |
| AUTOMOBILITY | • automobility n. The utilization of automobiles as the major means of transportation and mobility. • AUTOMOBILITY n. the use of automobiles as the major means of transportation. |
| BATHOMETRIES | • BATHOMETRY n. measurement of the depth of water. |
| MASTURBATION | • masturbation n. Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or a partner. • masturbation n. (Figurative) A vain activity. • MASTURBATION n. the act of masturbating. |
| METABOTROPIC | • metabotropic adj. Describing a neurotransmitter or cell receptor whose action is mediated by metabolic functions (e.g… • METABOTROPIC adj. describing a neurotransmitter or cell receptor whose action is mediated by metabolic functions (e.g. enzyme activation). |
| MICROHABITAT | • microhabitat n. A specific habitat, typically extremely small, such as a cave corner or a cardboard box. • MICROHABITAT n. the microenvironment in which an organism lives. |
| MOTORBOATING | • motorboating n. The act of travelling in a motorboat. • motorboating n. (Slang) The act of placing one’s head between a woman’s breasts and making the sound of a motorboat… • motorboating v. Present participle of motorboat. |
| NIMBOSTRATUS | • nimbostratus n. (Meteorology) According to the World Meteorological Organization, a mid-level, principal cloud type… • NIMBOSTRATUS n. a type of cloud. |
| NOCTAMBULIST | • noctambulist n. (Rare) One who sleepwalks at night; a somnambulist. • NOCTAMBULIST n. a sleepwalker, a somnambulist. |
| STRABOTOMIES | • strabotomies n. Plural of strabotomy. • STRABOTOMY n. surgical removal of a squint. |
| TAMBOURINIST | • tambourinist n. Someone who plays the tambourine. • TAMBOURINIST n. one who plays the tambourin. |
| TOLBUTAMIDES | • tolbutamides n. Plural of tolbutamide. • TOLBUTAMIDE n. a sulfonylurea used in the treatment of diabetes. |
| WHATABOUTISM | • whataboutism n. A propaganda technique where criticisms are deflected by raising corresponding criticisms of the opposite side. • WHATABOUTISM n. (Of two communities in conflict) the practice of repeatedly raising grievances from the past during negotiations. |