English words starting with C

In a way that is similar in degree, kind, or value; to a similar extent.

involving comparison between two or more things

to a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively

A device for comparing something measurable with a reference or standard.

to examine or look for the differences and similarities between two or more things

the act of considering or stating the similarities or differences between two or more people or things

A separate section or part of a larger structure, especially one that is enclosed.

The act of dividing something into separate sections or categories.

To divide something into separate sections or categories.

Divided into separate sections or categories.

A device with a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.

A strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a desire to help them.

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering or in misfortune.

In a way that shows sympathy and concern for the suffering or misfortune of others.

The ability of machines, especially computers, or computer programs to work with other machines or programs.

(of two things) able to exist or be used together without problems or conflict.

in a way that is able to exist or be used together without problems or conflict

a person who comes from the same country

To force someone to do something.

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

in a way that is so convincing or powerful that it demands attention or belief

A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.

(of a loss, injury, or effort) giving a right to compensation.

To give someone money or something else of value to make up for a loss, injury, or problem.

(past tense and past participle of compensate) To have given someone money or something else of value to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.

(used with object). To give someone something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering incurred.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

a device or system designed to compensate for something, such as a variation, an imbalance, or an undesirable condition.

Intended to make up for a loss, disadvantage, or injury.

To try to be more successful than someone or something else, especially in business, sports, or politics.

the ability to do something well or effectively

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Relating to or denoting an educational approach that focuses on the mastery of specific skills and knowledge (competencies) rather than time spent in a classroom.

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

in an efficient and capable way; adequately well.

Trying to win or be more successful than others

An event in which people try to win something by being the best, fastest, etc.

Involving or determined by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others.

in a way that involves competition or rivalry.

the ability of a company, country, or product to compete successfully with others

a person, team, or company that is competing with another or others

The action or process of producing something, especially a list, book, or report, by assembling information collected from other sources.

To produce a book, report, list, etc. by bringing together information from various sources.

(past tense and past participle of compile) To produce something, especially a list, report, or book, by collecting and arranging information from other sources.

A person who produces a list, book, or report by collecting and arranging material from other sources.

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

In a way that shows you are satisfied with yourself or a situation, often without awareness of potential problems.

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy, or not satisfied about someone or something

A person who makes a formal complaint in a court of law or to an official body.

a person who complains frequently or habitually

Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

a willingness to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest.

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

having a high degree of skill or accomplishment; expert and knowledgeable in a particular field, often used in a literary or archaic sense.

something that completes or makes perfect

In a way that completes or makes perfect by providing something the other lacks.

A situation in which two or more different things, qualities, or ideas combine to form a complete or balanced whole, each enhancing the other.

Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; entire; finished.

Having all necessary parts; finished.

In every way or as much as possible; wholly.

the state of being whole, finished, or having all necessary parts.

a person or thing that completes something.

The action or process of finishing something.

Consisting of many different and connected parts; not simple or easy to understand.

the natural color and condition of the skin on a person's face

the state or quality of being intricate or complicated.

In a manner that is complicated or consists of many different and connected parts.

The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority.

willing to obey or agree to rules, laws, or the wishes of others.

To make something more difficult or confusing by causing its parts to be connected in complicated ways.

consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

Making something more difficult or confusing by introducing new factors or problems.

something that makes a situation more difficult or complex

involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

Involvement in a crime or wrongdoing; the state of being an accomplice.

A polite expression of praise or admiration.

Expressing praise or admiration.

to obey a rule, an order, etc.

One of several parts of which something is made.

to behave in a particular way, especially in a way that is suitable or acceptable

the way in which someone behaves or conducts themselves; bearing or deportment.

To write or create a piece of music, a poem, or a letter.

Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm and self-possessed.

A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.

The action or process of creating a piece of music, writing, or art.

Made up of several parts or elements.

the parts, substances, etc. that something is made of; the way in which the different parts of something are arranged

Relating to the way in which the parts of something are arranged or combined.

A mixture of decaying organic matter, such as vegetable waste and leaves, used to improve soil quality.

(of a substance or object) able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful to the environment, and therefore suitable to be added to compost.

(past tense and past participle of compost) To have made something into compost; to have decayed organic matter into a nutrient-rich material for improving soil.

A container or device in which compost is made.

The process of mixing decayed organic material with soil or other substances to improve soil quality and help plants grow.

The state of being calm and in control of your feelings or behaviour.

a dessert of fruit stewed in a syrup, often served cold.

A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.

(of interest) calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

The process of combining two or more words to create a new word, such as 'blackboard' or 'sunflower'.

to understand something fully

The quality of being able to be understood; intelligibility.

Able to be understood; intelligible.

the ability to understand something

Including or dealing with all or nearly all aspects of something.

In a way that includes or deals with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

the quality or state of including or dealing with all or nearly all aspects of something.

To press or squeeze something so that it takes up less space.

pressed or squeezed together into less space

Of, relating to, or operated by air that has been put under high pressure.

The property or quality of being able to be reduced in volume by pressure.

Able to be compressed or squeezed into a smaller volume or space.

The action of pressing something into a smaller space or the state of being pressed in this way.

Relating to or involving compression; having the power or tendency to compress.

a machine or device that compresses air or another gas.

to consist of; to be made up of

An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Weakened or damaged, especially in terms of security, integrity, or effectiveness.