| eikon |
variant of icon. |
| Einsteinian |
of or concerning Einstein or his work, esp. the theories of relativity. |
| einsteinium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has ninety-nine protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Es) |
| either |
one or the other of two. [5 definitions] |
| ejaculate |
to discharge (semen). [2 definitions] |
| ejaculation |
the act, an instance, or the process of ejaculating, esp. semen. [2 definitions] |
| ejaculatory |
of, for, or capable of ejaculating. [2 definitions] |
| eject |
to expel forcefully. [3 definitions] |
| ejecta |
material thrown out, as from a volcano. |
| ejectable |
combined form of eject. |
| ejection seat |
a seat designed to eject from an aircraft during an emergency and parachute to the ground with its occupant. |
| eke |
to obtain or earn (a living or existence) with great effort (usu. fol. by "out'). [2 definitions] |
| EKG |
abbreviation of "electrocardiogram," the graphic pattern traced by an electrocardiograph, which shows electrical activity in the heart muscles and which is used to diagnose heart ailments or malfunction. |
| ekistics |
(used with a sing. verb) the study of human settlements, including their history and design, and community planning. |
| el |
(informal) an elevated railroad. |
| elaborate |
planned or carried out with great care and attention to numerous parts or details. [5 definitions] |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding elaborative material or detail, or the material or detail so added. [2 definitions] |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. [2 definitions] |
| eland |
either of two large African antelopes with long horns that are twisted in a spiral. |
| élan vital |
in the philosophy of Henri Bergson, the vital force within living things that causes growth, the development of form, and evolution. |
| elapse |
to slip by or come to an end, as a period of time or something limited to a period of time. [2 definitions] |