epitome |
a person, thing, or action that represents the essence, or serves as the purest example, of some quality or type. [2 definitions] |
epitomize |
to represent the essence of; be the purest example of. [2 definitions] |
epizootic |
of a disease among animals, having the nature of an epidemic. [2 definitions] |
e pluribus unum |
(Latin) from the many, one; used as the motto of the United States and printed on its currency. |
epoch |
a distinct or notable period in human history. [3 definitions] |
epode |
in the classical Greek ode, the last section of each compositional unit. [2 definitions] |
eponym |
an actual or mythical person whose name is the source of the name of a city, nation, era, or the like. |
eponymous |
having or being a name that is an eponym. |
epoxide |
a compound that contains the epoxy group. |
epoxy |
having the molecular structure of an epoxide. [3 definitions] |
epsilon |
the name of the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet. |
Epsom salts |
hydrated magnesium sulfate, used to purge the bowels. |
equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. [2 definitions] |
equal |
of or having the same value, measure, or quantity as something else. [6 definitions] |
equal-area |
of or denoting any of several types of map projection in which portions of the earth's surface that are of equal area are given equal space on a map. |
equalitarian |
of or related to the doctrine that humans have or ought to have equal rights and opportunities; egalitarian. [2 definitions] |
equality |
the condition, fact, or defined state of being equal, of being the same in value, measure, or amount. |
equalize |
to make of equal value to. [2 definitions] |
equally |
in an equal or like manner. [2 definitions] |
equal rights |
the same rights for all people. |
Equal Rights Amendment |
a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would prohibit the infringement of rights because of gender. |