essentialism |
the educational doctrine that certain traditional values and skills are necessary elements of society and should be taught to all students. |
essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
essential oil |
any rapidly evaporating oil that gives a characteristic odor or flavor to a plant, flower, or fruit, used in making perfumes, flavorings, and the like. |
essonite |
a brown or yellow type of garnet; cinnamon stone. |
-est |
used to form the superlative degree of many adjectives and adverbs. |
EST |
abbreviation of "Eastern Standard Time," the standard time used in the eastern region of the United States, five hours behind Greenwich time. |
est.1 |
abbreviation of "established," found or brought into being on a firm or stable basis. |
est.2 |
abbreviation of "estimated," calculated approximate amount, size, or value of. |
establish |
to found or bring into being on a firm or stable basis. [3 definitions] |
establishable |
combined form of establish. |
established church |
a church that is recognized by law and supported as a state institution by a government; national church. |
establishment |
the act of establishing. [4 definitions] |
esta muerto |
(Spanish) he is dead. |
estate |
a landed property, usu. large and having a sizable house connected to it. [4 definitions] |
estate agency |
(chiefly British) a business that manages the purchase, sale, or lease of houses and other property; real estate agency. |
estate agent |
(chiefly British) one whose job is to help clients buy, sell, lease, or manage real estate; real estate agent. |
esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. [3 definitions] |
esteemed |
highly respected or valued. |
ester |
a chemical compound formed by the interaction of an acid and an alcohol. |
Esther |
according to the Old Testament, the Jewish wife of a Persian king who saved her people from slaughter. [2 definitions] |
esthesia |
the capacity to receive physical sensations; ability to experience through the senses. |