English words starting with E

a genus of low, leafless shrubs of the joint‑fir family, native to arid regions.

a crystalline alkaloid drug obtained from ephedra plants, used to relieve asthma and hay fever.

Things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time, especially printed items not intended to be kept permanently.

lasting for a very short time.

The quality or state of lasting for a very short time; transience.

a table or data file giving the calculated positions of a celestial object at regular intervals throughout a period.

a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.

the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially that derived from fine food and drink.

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ptolemaic astronomy to explain observed planetary motions.

of or relating to a speech or writing that is intended to display rhetorical skill or to praise or blame, rather than to persuade through argument.

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.

Relating to the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.

In a manner relating to epidemiology, the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.

a scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.

The scientific study of the spread and control of diseases in populations.

relating to or denoting the outer layer of cells covering an organism, especially the skin.

the thin outer layer of the skin of a vertebrate animal.

Resembling or having the characteristics of epidermis (the outer layer of skin).

Relating to or situated on or over the dura mater (the outermost membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord).

relating to the upper middle region of the abdomen, lying over the stomach.

relating to or arising from non-genetic influences on gene expression.

the thin, flexible flap of cartilage at the back of the tongue that covers the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.

A less distinguished follower or imitator of someone, especially an artist, philosopher, or writer.

a short, clever, and often amusing saying or poem.

expressed in a short, clever, and amusing way

An inscription on a building, statue, or coin.

Relating to or consisting of epigraphs (inscriptions, especially ancient ones).

the study of ancient inscriptions.

a medical condition of the brain that causes a person to become unconscious for short periods or to move in a violent and uncontrolled way.

relating to or suffering from epilepsy.

a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.

Relating to or having the character of a sudden, intuitive realization or comprehension.

a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.

Being of secondary importance to or a byproduct of a primary phenomenon.

a secondary effect or byproduct that occurs alongside a primary phenomenon but has no causal influence on it.

a plant that grows on another plant for physical support but does not obtain nutrients from it.

(of a plant) growing on another plant for physical support but not obtaining nutrients from it.

the government of a church by bishops; the episcopal system.

Of or relating to a bishop or bishops.

relating to or denoting a christian church or denomination governed by bishops, especially the protestant episcopal church in the us.

The office, rank, or term of office of a bishop.

a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery and prevent tearing.

an event or a group of events occurring as part of a larger sequence; an incident or period considered in isolation.

consisting of a series of separate and loosely connected parts or events

in a way that happens occasionally and not at regular intervals

bleeding from the nose.

a system of understanding or a body of ideas which gives a theoretical foundation for knowledge in a particular field, especially one regarded as distinct from everyday belief or opinion.

Relating to knowledge or the degree of its validation.

in a way that relates to knowledge or the theory of knowledge (epistemology).

Relating to the theory of knowledge, especially its methods, validity, and scope.

A person who studies or is an expert in epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge.

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge.

A formal or elegant letter, especially one that gives advice or instruction.

relating to, contained in, or carried on by letters

words written in memory of a person who has died, especially on a tombstone.

a method of growing a thin layer of a crystal on a crystal substrate so that the layer mimics the structure of the substrate.

Relating to or consisting of epithelium, a thin layer of tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining internal cavities and passages.

a membranous cellular tissue that covers a free surface or lines a tube or cavity of an animal body and serves especially to enclose and protect the other parts of the body, to produce secretions and excretions, and to function in assimilation.

a descriptive word or phrase added to or substituted for a person's name, often to highlight a characteristic or quality.

a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

to be a perfect example of a particular quality or type

the specific part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.

(of a disease) temporarily prevalent and widespread in an animal population.

A particular period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Important or significant enough to mark the beginning of a new period in history.

Relating to or marking a significant period of time or a major change in history.

A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named.

(of a person) giving their name to something.

a type of strong glue, paint, or other substance that is made by mixing two liquids which form a hard, permanent material when they react together.

The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ε, ε)

not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.

In a calm and even-tempered way; without being easily disturbed or upset.

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

relating to or characterized by a policy of not discriminating against people on the grounds of race, sex, religion, age, or disability, especially in employment or education.

The principle, especially in constitutional law, that all persons and groups are entitled to the same legal safeguards and treatment.

Having the same size or dimensions.

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

the process of making things equal or the same in size, amount, value, or status.

To make things or people equal in status, amount, or opportunity.

a device or system that makes things equal, especially one that balances or compensates for differences.

Making things equal or uniform.

to the same degree or amount

calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

to consider one thing as being the same as or equal to another thing

A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal, shown by the sign =.

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, at an equal distance from the North and South Poles.

relating to or near the equator.

an officer of the British royal household who acts as an attendant to a member of the royal family.

relating to horse riding

at equal distances.

having all sides equal in length.

to bring into or keep in a state of balance or equilibrium.

a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.

Relating to or affecting horses or other members of the horse family.

Either of the two times in the year (around March 20 and September 22) when the sun crosses the celestial equator, making day and night of approximately equal length everywhere on earth.

To provide a person or place with the items needed for a particular purpose or activity.

the set of necessary tools, clothing, or machinery for a particular purpose.

a state of balance or equilibrium between opposing forces or influences.

Fair and impartial; treating everyone equally and reasonably.

in a fair and impartial manner

the value of a company’s shares, or a person’s share in a company

The state of being equal or equivalent in value, function, or meaning.

The state or condition of being equivalent; equality in value, force, meaning, etc.

Equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance.

In a way that has the same value, purpose, or meaning as something else.

(of words or statements) not clear and seeming to have two possible meanings, often done deliberately to hide the truth

To use ambiguous or unclear language, especially to avoid committing to a position or to deceive.

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself to a definite statement.

A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad

The complete destruction or removal of something, especially something undesirable like a disease, a problem, or a population.

able to be removed or rubbed out, especially something written or drawn

To remove writing, a mark, or recorded material from a surface by rubbing or scraping.

Removed or rubbed out completely, especially written or recorded material.

a small piece of rubber or a similar substance used for removing pencil or pen marks from paper.

The act of removing written, drawn, or recorded material.