| access time |
the amount of time needed for a computer to retrieve or store data. |
| accidence |
in grammar, the division of morphology that is concerned with inflections. [2 definitions] |
| accident |
unknown or unplanned causes of events; chance. [3 definitions] |
| accidental |
happening by chance; unexpected; unintended. [5 definitions] |
| accidentally |
without intention or planning. |
| accident-prone |
tending or likely to have more than the average number or rate of accidents. |
| acclaim |
to approve enthusiastically with or as if with loud applause or shouts. [4 definitions] |
| acclaimed |
highly praised. |
| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. [2 definitions] |
| acclimate |
to become used to a new climate or situation. [2 definitions] |
| acclimatize |
to acclimate; adapt. |
| acclivity |
a rising slope. (Cf. declivity.) |
| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| accommodate |
to have room for, or to make room for. [6 definitions] |
| accommodating |
willing to help or please; obliging. |
| accommodation |
the act or process of accommodating. [6 definitions] |
| accompaniment |
part of a musical composition that is intended to support more central parts. [2 definitions] |
| accompanist |
one who provides a musical accompaniment, esp. on a piano. |
| accompany |
to go along with or come with (someone or something) [4 definitions] |
| accomplice |
a person who helps another commit a crime or wrongful act. |
| accomplish |
to succeed in doing or finishing, esp. something that requires effort. [3 definitions] |