creationism |
the doctrine that the world, life, and matter were created out of nothing by an omnipotent god, rather than that they evolved from other forms. [2 definitions] |
creation science |
a form of creationism that opposes the scientific theory of evolution, holding that the origin of the universe as related in the Bible can be proved scientifically. |
creative |
capable of inventing or producing something original or imaginative. [2 definitions] |
creative writing |
the activity of writing original stories, poems, plays, novels, or the like, esp. as part of an educational subject or course. |
creativity |
the capability of inventing or producing original or imaginative work. [2 definitions] |
creator |
one who creates. [2 definitions] |
creature |
a living being, either human or animal. [2 definitions] |
crèche |
a model of Jesus Christ's nativity in the Bethlehem stable, exhibited esp. at Christmas. [3 definitions] |
credence |
acceptance (of a statement or the like) as valid or true. [2 definitions] |
credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. [2 definitions] |
credenza |
a buffet or sideboard, esp. a legless one. |
credibility |
the quality of being believable, or the power to cause others to believe. [2 definitions] |
credibility gap |
an apparent disagreement between purported and actual facts. [2 definitions] |
credible |
believable or plausible. [2 definitions] |
credit |
the quality or condition of being trustworthy or believable. [12 definitions] |
creditable |
praiseworthy. [2 definitions] |
credit bureau |
an organization that collects and dispenses credit information on individuals or companies. |
credit card |
any of numerous cards, issued by banks, stores, or the like, allowing the holder to charge goods or services; charge card. |
credit history |
a record of how somebody has repaid loans, credit card bills, and other debts, used as a guide by money lenders. |
creditor |
one to whom money is owed. |
credit rating |
a rating of the worthiness of an individual or company to be extended credit, based on previous repayment of debts, financial stability, and the like. |