| adulterant |
acting as an adulterant; adulterating. [1/2 definitions] |
| aerodynamics |
(used with a sing. verb) a science that deals with the dynamics of air and other gases and with the forces acting on objects that move through them. |
| angel |
in certain theologies, a spiritual being acting as a servant or messenger of God, often represented as a human figure with wings and a halo. [1/3 definitions] |
| anodize |
to cover a metal surface with a protective oxide electrolytically, the surface acting as the anode. |
| antagonistic |
having opposite effects, or acting in different directions, as a pair of muscles. [1/2 definitions] |
| antihypertensive |
acting or tending to control hypertension. [1/2 definitions] |
| anti-inflammatory |
acting to reduce inflammation within the body. [1/2 definitions] |
| antimicrobial |
acting to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. [1/2 definitions] |
| antiphlogistic |
acting to reduce inflammation or fever. [1/2 definitions] |
| aseptic |
acting to prevent infection. [1/3 definitions] |
| attributive |
acting as or having the quality of an attribute or attribution. [1/3 definitions] |
| automatic |
acting by itself without outside power or influence. [1/4 definitions] |
| autonomic |
occurring or acting involuntarily or independently; automatic. [1/3 definitions] |
| backup |
acting as a reserve; extra. [1/4 definitions] |
| band1 |
a group of people, animals, or objects acting together. [1/4 definitions] |
| bind |
to keep from leaving or acting on one's own; restrain. [1/13 definitions] |
| cast |
a group of people acting in a play or film. [1/18 definitions] |
| cerebrum |
the region of the brain comprising the largest area, acting to coordinate voluntary movement and control conscious mental activity. |
| Christian |
acting or speaking in accord with the teachings of Jesus Christ, esp. as to treatment of other people. [1/5 definitions] |
| chummy |
(informal) in a close, friendly relationship, or acting as if one were or wished to be in such a relationship. |
| coach |
a person who trains or tutors a student in a specialized field, such as singing, acting, or an academic subject. [1/8 definitions] |