| absolute zero |
the lowest possible temperature for any known substance, equal to -273.15 degrees Celsius or -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| absolution |
in Christian theology, a declaration of forgiveness of one's sins by a priest after confession and penance. [3 definitions] |
| absolutism |
the principle or practice of absolute, unrestrained governmental power. |
| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. [3 definitions] |
| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. [3 definitions] |
| absorb |
to take in or soak up. [3 definitions] |
| absorbable |
combined form of absorb. |
| absorbed |
deeply engaged or involved. |
| absorbent |
capable of absorbing. [2 definitions] |
| absorbing |
very interesting; engaging. |
| absorption |
the act of absorbing or state of being absorbed. [2 definitions] |
| abstain |
to choose to refrain from something, esp. from actions or things considered to be unhealthy or unwise. [2 definitions] |
| abstemious |
exercising restraint or moderation in eating and drinking. [2 definitions] |
| abstention |
the act or practice, or an instance, of abstaining. [2 definitions] |
| abstinence |
the denial of satisfaction of one's appetites, esp. the appetite for certain foods, drugs, or sexual activity. [2 definitions] |
| abstract |
existing as something without material form or substance. [13 definitions] |
| abstractable |
combined form of abstract. |
| abstracted |
preoccupied; engrossed. |
| abstract expressionism |
(sometimes cap.) a school of painting that arose after World War II and that was marked by expressive but nonrepresentational images formed by an apparently random and often unconventional application of paint. |
| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. [4 definitions] |
| abstruse |
difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane. |