| constructivism |
an early twentieth-century art movement, originating in the Soviet Union, in which industrial materials were used to create massive nonrepresentational works. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. [6 definitions] |
| consubstantiation |
the Christian doctrine of the coexistence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ with the bread and wine of the Eucharist. (See transubstantiation.) |
| consul |
a national government official assigned to live in a foreign city in order to give assistance and protection to his or her nation's citizens who live or travel there, and to promote his or her country's commercial interests. [2 definitions] |
| consulate |
the buildings and grounds occupied by a consul. [2 definitions] |
| consul general |
the highest ranking consular officer. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. [4 definitions] |
| consultant |
one who offers advice or expertise to others on a professional basis. [2 definitions] |
| consultation |
the act or process of consulting. [2 definitions] |
| consultative |
advisory. |
| consulting |
offering professional advice or expertise. |
| consume |
to eat, drink, or ingest. [6 definitions] |
| consumedly |
to an extreme degree; excessively. |
| consumer |
one who purchases goods or services. [2 definitions] |
| consumer electronics |
electronic devices intended for personal use. |
| consumerism |
the idea that the consumption of goods is beneficial to society or its economy. [2 definitions] |
| consummate |
to bring to perfection or fulfillment; complete. [5 definitions] |
| consummation |
the act of consummating; completion; fulfillment. [3 definitions] |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. [4 definitions] |
| consumptive |
inclined to consume; wasteful. [4 definitions] |
| cont.2 |
abbreviation of "containing" or "contents." |