diaconate |
the rank, tenure, or office of a deacon. [2 definitions] |
diacritic |
a small distinguishing mark, such as a macron, umlaut, or cedilla, that is added to a letter, esp. to indicate how it is to be pronounced; diacritical mark. |
diacritical |
serving to signal a difference or distinction. [2 definitions] |
diacritical mark |
a small distinguishing mark, such as a macron, umlaut, or cedilla, that is added to a letter, esp. to indicate how it is to be pronounced. |
diadem |
a crown or headband symbolizing royal status. [3 definitions] |
diadromous |
veined in a fanlike pattern, as a leaf. [2 definitions] |
diaeresis |
variant of dieresis. |
diageotropic |
of, relating to, or being a plant organ that grows at a right angle to the line of gravity. |
diageotropism |
the tendency of certain plant organs to grow at a right angle to the line of gravity. |
diagnosable |
being of a nature that can be identified or for which a cause can be found; able to be diagnosed. |
diagnose |
to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination. [4 definitions] |
diagnoseable |
combined form of diagnose. |
diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. [4 definitions] |
diagnostic |
of, concerning, or being a diagnosis. [3 definitions] |
diagonal |
lying in a slanting or oblique position. [5 definitions] |
diagram |
a drawing, plan, or chart that makes clear the parts or workings of something. [4 definitions] |
diagrammatic |
of or in the form of a diagram. |
dial |
a disk or plate, usu. with numbers and a pointer indicating gradations of a measure such as speed, pressure, or the like. [8 definitions] |
dial. |
abbreviation of "dialect." |
dialect |
a variety of a language that is peculiar to a region, social class, or occupation and that differs from the standard language in pronunciation, usage, and vocabulary. [2 definitions] |
dialectic |
of or relating to logical analysis and argumentation. [6 definitions] |