encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. [2 definitions] |
en croûte |
in a crust, esp. wrapped in pastry and baked. |
encrust |
to cover with, or as though with, a crust. |
encrusted |
covered with a hard or crisp layer of something. |
encrypt |
to put (information) into a code, thus protecting it from being read and understood by those not authorized to have access to the information. |
encumber |
to burden, as a heavy load or an obligation. [2 definitions] |
encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. [2 definitions] |
-ency |
condition, act, or quality. |
encyclical |
in the Roman Catholic Church, a letter from the Pope to the bishops stating a rule or papal opinion on a specific subject. [2 definitions] |
encyclopedia |
a book or set of books containing articles on a wide variety of subjects, or on many aspects of one subject, usu. arranged in alphabetical order. |
encyst |
to enclose in, form, or become enclosed in a cyst. |
end |
either extreme point of anything that has length. [18 definitions] |
endamoeba |
any of various one-celled organisms parasitic to invertebrates, one of which causes dysentery in humans; entamoeba. |
endanger |
to cause to be exposed to danger. [2 definitions] |
endangered |
exposed to danger. [2 definitions] |
endangered species |
a species of plant or animal that is in danger of becoming extinct. |
endear |
to cause to be loved or cherished. |
endearing |
inspiring or expressing warm affection. |
endearment |
a loving or affectionate act, word, or gesture. [2 definitions] |
endeavor |
to make an earnest effort; strive. [2 definitions] |
endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. [3 definitions] |