browse search

Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
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
ombudsman a man employed by a government, institution, or the like to hear and attempt to resolve complaints, as from citizens, employees, or students.
ombudsperson a person employed by a government, institution, or the like to hear and attempt to resolve complaints, as from citizens, employees, or students.
ombudswoman a woman employed by a government, institution, or the like to hear and attempt to resolve complaints, as from citizens, employees, or students.
omega the name of the twenty-fourth and last letter of the Greek alphabet. [2 definitions]
omelet a dish made from beaten eggs that are cooked into a single sheet and folded, often over a filling of cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, or other ingredients.
omen an occurrence that is believed to be a supernatural indicator of future good or evil. [3 definitions]
omertà (Italian) a code of silence that prevents adherents from giving to authorities information concerning activities of a criminal organization.
omicron the name of the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
ominous indicating or threatening future evil or unpleasantness. [2 definitions]
omissible subject to or suitable for omission.
omission the act of omitting, or the condition of being omitted. [2 definitions]
omit to not include (something) through neglect or by decision; leave out. [2 definitions]
ommatidium any of the individual photoreceptors that form the compound eye of an insect, crustacean, or the like.
ommatophore a movable stalk bearing an eye, as in certain snails.
omni- all.
omnibus a large, long motor vehicle for transporting passengers; bus. [3 definitions]
omnidirectional able to receive radio waves or the like from, or broadcast them in, all directions.
omnifarious of all kinds or forms.
omnipotence the state or quality of being all-powerful.
omnipotent possessing infinite power; all-powerful. [3 definitions]
omnipresent existing in all places at any given time.