action |
(usually plural) way of acting or behaving. [1/6 definitions] |
adulterant |
acting as an adulterant; adulterating. [1/2 definitions] |
aerodynamics |
(used with a sing. verb) a science that deals with the dynamics of air and other gases and with the forces acting on objects that move through them. |
aggressive |
very bold; acting as if full of power and authority; forceful. [1/2 definitions] |
angel |
in certain theologies, a spiritual being acting as a servant or messenger of God, often represented as a human figure with wings and a halo. [1/3 definitions] |
anodize |
to cover a metal surface with a protective oxide electrolytically, the surface acting as the anode. |
antagonistic |
having opposite effects, or acting in different directions, as a pair of muscles. [1/2 definitions] |
antihypertensive |
acting or tending to control hypertension. [1/2 definitions] |
anti-inflammatory |
acting to reduce inflammation within the body. [1/2 definitions] |
antimicrobial |
acting to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. [1/2 definitions] |
antiphlogistic |
acting to reduce inflammation or fever. [1/2 definitions] |
aseptic |
acting to prevent infection. [1/3 definitions] |
attributive |
acting as or having the quality of an attribute or attribution. [1/3 definitions] |
automatic |
acting by itself without outside power or influence. [1/4 definitions] |
autonomic |
occurring or acting involuntarily or independently; automatic. [1/3 definitions] |
backup |
acting as a reserve; extra. [1/4 definitions] |
band1 |
a group of people or animals acting together. [1/2 definitions] |
bind |
to keep from leaving or acting on one's own; restrain. [1/13 definitions] |
cast |
a group of people acting in a play or film. [1/12 definitions] |
cerebrum |
the region of the brain comprising the largest area, acting to coordinate voluntary movement and control conscious mental activity. |
Christian |
acting or speaking in accord with the teachings of Jesus Christ, esp. as to treatment of other people. [1/5 definitions] |