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A3 abbreviation of "angstrom" or "angstroms," a unit of length equal to one hundred-millionth of a centimeter, used in measuring light waves.
a2 used to introduce one particular thing or person of a group or kind, but one which is not considered known to the listener. [1/3 definitions]
a.1 abbreviation of "acre" or "acres," a unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet or 4,047 square meters, used in measuring land.
a-2 used as an intensifier. [1/3 definitions]
abaca a Philippine plant of the banana family that yields a fiber used in making rope.
abacus a device used to make arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame with parallel rods or grooves that hold movable counters such as beads.
abbreviation a shortened form of a word or phrase used in writing. [1/2 definitions]
abide to tolerate (usu. used in negative construction). [1/6 definitions]
ablution the liquid used in such washing. [1/2 definitions]
abortifacient a drug or other agent used to cause abortion. [1/2 definitions]
abrasive a material or substance used to grind or polish surfaces. [1/3 definitions]
abusive improperly or dishonestly used. [1/4 definitions]
accelerando gradually speeding up in tempo (used as a musical direction).
accelerator in nuclear physics, a device that creates high-energy particles by acceleration through electrostatic or electromagnetic means, used for research. [1/3 definitions]
accent a mark used to indicate such prominence or stress. [1/8 definitions]
accessible easily approachable, entered, or used. [1/3 definitions]
accessory a nonessential component used for beauty, added pleasure, or convenience. [1/4 definitions]
acclimate to become used to a new climate or situation. [2 definitions]
accustom to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something through use or experience. habituate.
-acea used in scientific names of zoological classes or orders.
-aceae used in scientific names of botanical families.