ABC's |
the fundamental principles of any branch of knowledge; basics. [1/2 definitions] |
abnormal psychology |
the branch of psychology that is concerned with patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling that deviate greatly from average patterns. |
acoustics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of science dealing with the physics of sound. [1/2 definitions] |
aerobiology |
a branch of biology concerned with airborne viruses, microbes, pollutants, and the like. |
aerology |
the branch of meteorology that deals with the entire atmosphere, esp. the upper atmosphere. |
aerostatics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of aeromechanics that deals with gases in equilibrium and with the equilibrium of airborne bodies or aircraft under changing atmospheric conditions. |
aesthetics |
(used with a sing. verb) a branch of philosophy that deals with formal beauty in art. |
affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). [2 definitions] |
air force |
the branch of a country's military system that uses aircraft. |
analytic geometry |
a branch of geometry that uses algebraic equations to determine distance or the like by using variables defined by coordinates; Cartesian geometry. |
analytics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of logic that deals with the process of analyzing. |
anthropometry |
a branch of anthropology concerned with comparative measurements of the human body, among individuals or groups. |
apologetics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of theology dealing with the defense and proof of a religious faith, esp. Christianity. |
articulation |
a joint, such as one between bones or between a branch and the point of attachment of a leaf. [1/5 definitions] |
artillery |
the branch of an army that uses these weapons. [1/2 definitions] |
astronomy |
the branch of science that studies the universe beyond the earth. |
astrophysics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of physics that deals with the physical and chemical properties of heavenly bodies and interstellar space. |
axil |
the upper angle between a leaf, flower, twig, or the like, and the stem or branch from which it grows. |
axiology |
a branch of philosophy that examines the nature of value and various types of values, as in morals, metaphysics, religion, or the like. |
biodynamic1 |
of or pertaining to the branch of biology dealing with the motion of living organisms. [1/2 definitions] |
biodynamic2 |
the branch of biology dealing with the motion of living organisms. [1/2 definitions] |