| attainder |
in law, the loss of civil rights following conviction for a major crime, esp. treason. |
| attainment |
the act or process of attaining. [2 definitions] |
| attaint |
to inflict the loss of civil rights on (someone) following conviction for a major crime. [2 definitions] |
| attar |
a pleasant-smelling oil extracted from flower petals. |
| attempt |
to try or seek; undertake. [3 definitions] |
| attemptable |
combined form of attempt. |
| attend |
to be present at. [8 definitions] |
| attendance |
the act of attending. [2 definitions] |
| attendant |
one who attends or waits on another person. [4 definitions] |
| attention |
concentration of mental powers, esp. on a particular object. [4 definitions] |
| attention deficit disorder |
a behavioral disorder, usually beginning in childhood, characterized by inability to focus one's attention, impulsive behaviors, and, often, hyperactivity; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (often abbreviated "ADHD"). |
| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
a behavioral disorder, usually beginning in childhood, characterized by inability to focus one's attention, impulsive behaviors, and, often, hyperactivity (often abbreviated as "ADHD"). |
| attentive |
paying close attention; observant. [2 definitions] |
| attenuate |
to make less in quantity, quality, or effect; weaken. [4 definitions] |
| attenuator |
a device that reduces the strength of an electrical signal. |
| attest |
to confirm, testify to, or prove the genuineness or worth of. [2 definitions] |
| at the drop of a hat |
without much provocation; easily. |
| at the end of one's rope |
at the limits of one's endurance or patience. |
| at the end of one's tether |
at the utmost limit of one's strength, resources, or abilities. |
| at the expense of |
at the sacrifice of or cost of. |
| at the latest |
no later than (a specified time). |