| kinda |
contraction of "kind of," used in some kinds of writing to reflect how the two words are often pronounced in rapid, informal speech (used as an adverb). |
| kindergarten |
a program or grade level that introduces very young children to schoollike activities. |
| kindergartner |
one who attends kindergarten. |
| kindhearted |
having or demonstrating kind sympathy for others. |
| kindle1 |
to build or start (a fire). [5 definitions] |
| kindle2 |
to give birth, esp. to a litter of rabbits or kittens. [2 definitions] |
| kindliness |
the state or quality of benevolence. [2 definitions] |
| kindling |
material that burns easily and is used to start a fire, esp. small dry pieces of wood. [2 definitions] |
| kindly |
showing or having kindness. [4 definitions] |
| kindness |
the quality of being kind. [2 definitions] |
| kind of |
(informal) somewhat or in some way; rather. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. [4 definitions] |
| kinematics |
(used with a sing. verb) the science of pure motion that excludes considerations of mass and force. |
| kinescope |
a cathode-ray tube that directs a beam of electrons to reproduce a transmitted picture on a luminescent screen; picture tube. [3 definitions] |
| kinesics |
(used with a sing. verb) the study of body movements and gestures as a means of communication. |
| kinesiology |
the study of the movement of human muscles, esp. as applied in physical education. |
| kinesthesia |
the bodily sensation of position, movement, strain, or the like through stimulation of the nerves in muscles, joints, and tendons. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| kinetic art |
sculptures or assemblages in which motion occurs, as from an external source such as the wind, or an internal source such as a motor. |
| kinetic energy |
energy resulting from motion. |
| kinetics |
(used with a sing. verb) the scientific study of motion in relation to force and mass. |