ad hoc |
for this particular case, occasion, or purpose only; with respect only to this. [2 definitions] |
ad hominem |
(Latin) to the man; appealing to a personal interest, emotion, or prejudice rather than to rationality. [2 definitions] |
adiabatic |
of, relating to, or denoting a process that occurs without loss or gain of heat, such as a change in the volume or pressure of the contents of a container. |
adieu |
good-bye; farewell. [2 definitions] |
a dime a dozen |
(informal) plentiful and easily obtainable; common; cheap. |
ad infinitum |
to infinity; without limit or end; endlessly. |
ad interim |
in the meantime. |
adios |
good-bye; farewell. |
adipose |
of, resembling, or pertaining to animal fat; fatty. [2 definitions] |
adit |
an entrance or means of access, esp. a more or less horizontal passageway that leads into a mine. |
adj. |
abbreviation of "adjective," in grammar, a word that modifies a noun or noun equivalent. |
adjacent |
near or next to; adjoining. |
adjacent angles |
two angles that have a common vertex and one common side. |
adjectival |
of, relating to, or functioning as an adjective. |
adjective |
in grammar, a word that modifies a noun or noun equivalent. [2 definitions] |
adjoin |
to be next to; abut. [2 definitions] |
adjoining |
touching at some line or point; having a common wall, border, or the like; contiguous. |
adjourn |
to end or temporarily discontinue the proceedings of (a meeting or the like). [3 definitions] |
adjournment |
the act of adjourning, or the condition of being adjourned. [2 definitions] |
adjudge |
to declare or determine formally or judicially. [3 definitions] |
adjudicate |
to settle by a judge or judges or in a judicial procedure. [2 definitions] |