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Xavier Seek >> Dictionary >> O Select a letter: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Dictionary: ostensible DEFINITION: (adjective) Appearing as such but not necessarily so.
Dictionary: orifice DEFINITION: (noun) An opening, especially to a cavity or passage of the body; a mouth or vent.
Dictionary: overabundance DEFINITION: (noun) A going or being beyond what is needed, desired, or appropriate.
Dictionary: oracular DEFINITION: (adjective) Resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought.
Dictionary: overweening DEFINITION: (adjective) Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings.
Dictionary: ocular DEFINITION: (adjective) Seen by the eye.
Dictionary: offprint DEFINITION: (noun) A reproduction of or an excerpt from an article that was originally contained in a larger publication.
Dictionary: oceanaut DEFINITION: (noun) A skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research.
Dictionary: omnipotent DEFINITION: (adjective) Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force.
Dictionary: odium DEFINITION: (noun) Strong dislike, contempt, or aversion.
Dictionary: osteoblast DEFINITION: (noun) A cell from which bone develops.
Dictionary: oratorio DEFINITION: (noun) A musical composition for voices and orchestra, telling a sacred story without costumes, scenery, or dramatic action.
Dictionary: ontogenesis DEFINITION: (noun) The origin and development of an individual organism from embryo to adult.
Dictionary: ossicle DEFINITION: (noun) A small bone, especially one of the three bones of the middle ear.
Dictionary: oenophile DEFINITION: (noun) A connoisseur of fine wines.
Dictionary: ophthalmologist DEFINITION: (noun) A medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye.
Dictionary: outlander DEFINITION: (noun) A person from a foreign country; a foreigner.
Dictionary: orthography DEFINITION: (noun) A method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols; spelling.
Dictionary: occult DEFINITION: (adjective) Of, relating to, or dealing with supernatural influences, agencies, or phenomena.
Dictionary: obviate DEFINITION: (verb) To anticipate and dispose of effectively; render unnecessary. |