| dependent clause |
a clause that is syntactically not a complete sentence and is used typically as an attachment to an independent clause. A dependent clause adds additional meaning to the independent clause and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. |
| dependent colony |
colony in which a majority native population is ruled by a small number of representatives from the controlling nation. |
| depersonalize |
to cause to lose individual identity or characteristics. [2 definitions] |
| depict |
to portray or represent, as in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| depiction |
the way in which something is shown or represented, as in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| depilate |
to remove hair from (hides, skin, or the like). |
| depilatory |
able or designed to remove hair. [2 definitions] |
| deplane |
to get off an airplane. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| depletion |
the act or process of depleting. |
| deplorable |
deserving of contempt, censure, or reproach; very bad; wretched. [2 definitions] |
| deplore |
to feel or show strong disapproval of. [2 definitions] |
| deploy |
to move, position, or distribute so as to make ready or effective for a particular purpose. [5 definitions] |
| deployable |
combined form of deploy. |
| deployment |
an act of deploying, esp. the placement of military forces in preparation for combat. |
| depolarize |
to remove, destroy, or counteract polarity or polarization. |
| deponent |
someone who makes a sworn statement, esp. in written form. |
| depopulate |
to eliminate or decrease vastly the number of people in (a place), as by eviction, disease, or slaughter. |
| deport |
to eject from a country under the law. |
| deportable |
combined form of deport. |
| deportation |
the legal expulsion from a country of an undesirable person, esp. an illegal alien or criminal. |