annunciation |
the act of announcing. [2 definitions] |
anode |
the negative terminal of a battery. (Cf. cathode.) |
anodize |
to cover a metal surface with a protective oxide electrolytically, the surface acting as the anode. |
anodyne |
a medication that reduces pain. [4 definitions] |
anoint |
to put oil or ointment on, especially as part of a religious ritual that confers honor and sacredness. [2 definitions] |
anointing of the sick |
a Catholic sacrament in which a priest anoints a person who is in danger of imminent death, while praying for recovery and remission of sins; last rites. |
anole |
any lizard of the genus Anoli, in which the male has a throat flap and all individuals have the ability to change colors. |
anomalistic |
tending to differ from the norm. [2 definitions] |
anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. [2 definitions] |
anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. [2 definitions] |
anomie |
a breakdown or lack of values, norms, or structure in a society. [3 definitions] |
anon |
soon. [2 definitions] |
anon. |
abbreviation of "anonymous" or "anonymously." |
anonym |
a false or assumed name; alias. [2 definitions] |
anonymity |
the condition or quality of being anonymous. |
anonymous |
of unknown identity, as an author or donor. [2 definitions] |
anopheles |
a type of mosquito that sometimes transmits malaria. |
anorectal |
pertaining to the anus and rectum. |
anorexia |
a psychological disorder marked by the inability to eat or the persistent refusal of food; anorexia nervosa. (Cf. bulimarexia.) |
another |
being one more just like the others; an additional. [5 definitions] |
anoxia |
lack of oxygen in the body's tissues. [2 definitions] |