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English words starting with E

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edition

n

a particular form or version of a published text, such as a book, newspaper, or magazine.

[ɪˈdɪʃn]

editor

n

A person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book, deciding what will be published.

[ˈɛdɪtər]

editor-in-chief

n

the person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., and decides what will be published in it

[ˌedɪtər ɪn ˈtʃiːf]

editorial

adj

relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.

[ˌed.əˈtɔːr.i.əl]

editorial-page

n

A page in a newspaper or magazine that contains the editorial or opinion articles, often including the masthead and letters to the editor.

[ˌed.əˈtɔːr.i.əl.peɪdʒ]

editorialist

n

A person, especially a journalist, who writes editorials expressing opinions on current issues.

[ˌed.ɪˈtɔːr.i.ə.lɪst]

editorialize

v

To express opinions or comments, especially in a way that shows bias, rather than just reporting facts.

[ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəlaɪz]

editorially

adv

in a way that relates to the expression of opinions or the making of content choices, rather than the reporting of facts.

[ˌed.əˈtɔːr.i.ə.li]

editorship

n

The position or job of being the editor of a newspaper, magazine, etc.

[ˈedɪtərʃɪp]

educate

v

To teach someone, especially in a school or college, or to be taught in this way.

[ˈedʒ.ə.keɪt]

educated

adj

Having received a good education, especially at a school or college.

[ˈedʒ.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd]

educating

v

Teaching or instructing someone, especially in a school or college, to develop their knowledge, skills, or character.

[ˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪŋ]

education

n

The process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this.

[ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən]

education-related

adj

Connected with or concerning education.

[ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənrɪˌleɪtɪd]

educational

adj

Relating to the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college.

[ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl]

educationally

adv

In a way that relates to the process of teaching or learning, or that provides education.

[ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl.i]

educationist

n

A person who specializes in the theory and methods of education; an educational theorist or expert.

[ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənɪst]

educative

adj

Providing education or serving to instruct.

[ˈedʒəˌkeɪdɪv]

educator

n

a person whose job is to teach or educate people, especially in a school

[ˈedʒ.ə.keɪ.t̬ər]

eduldamer

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edutainment

n

media content that is designed to educate as well as to entertain.

[ˌedʒ.əˈteɪn.mənt]

edwardian

adj

Relating to or characteristic of the period of the reign of King Edward VII of England (1901–1910).

[edˈwɔːrdiən]

eejit

n

A foolish or stupid person; an idiot.

[ˈiːdʒɪt]

eel

n

A long, thin, snake-like fish with smooth, slippery skin.

[iːl]

eelgrass

n

a submerged marine plant with long ribbon-like leaves, found in coastal waters.

[ˈiːlɡræs]

eerie

adj

Strange and frightening, often in a mysterious way.

[ˈɪri]

eeriest

adj

Superlative form of 'eerie': most strange, mysterious, and frightening.

[ˈɪriɪst]

eerily

adv

In a strange and frightening way.

[ˈɪrɪli]

eeriness

n

A strange and frightening quality or atmosphere.

[ˈɪr.i.nəs]

eery

adj

Strange and frightening, especially because of a mysterious or ghostly atmosphere.

[ˈɪri]

eff

v

To make an effort; to attempt or try, especially in a tentative or hesitant way.

[ɛf]

efface

v

To remove or erase something, especially a mark or writing, from a surface.

[ɪˈfeɪs]

effacement

n

The act of erasing or wiping something out, especially from a surface or from memory.

[ɪˈfeɪsmənt]

effect

n

a change that is caused by something; the result of an action or cause

[ɪˈfɛkt]

effective

adj

producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result

[ɪˈfɛktɪv]

effectively

adv

In such a manner as to achieve a desired or intended result; successfully.

[ɪˈfɛktɪvli]

effectiveness

n

The quality of being successful in producing the intended or desired result.

[əˈfɛktɪvnəs]

effector

n

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.

[ɪˈfɛktər]

effectual

adj

Producing or able to produce the intended result; fully adequate.

[ɪˈfektʃuəl]

effectually

adv

in a way that produces the intended result or effect; completely and effectively.

[ɪˈfektʃuəli]

effectuate

v

to cause something to happen or to bring something into effect; to accomplish.

[ɪˈfektʃueɪt]

effeminacy

n

the quality or state of having characteristics or qualities traditionally associated with women, especially when considered undesirable in a man.

[ɪˈfem.ə.nə.si]

effeminate

adj

(of a man) having characteristics or a manner traditionally associated with women and regarded as weak or unmanly.

[ɪˈfemɪnət]

efferent

adj

Conducting or carrying outwards or away from a central part (used especially of nerves, blood vessels, or ducts).

[ˈef.ər.ənt]

effervesce

v

(of a liquid) to produce small bubbles of gas.

[ˌefərˈves]

effervescence

n

the state of being bubbly, fizzy, and full of lively energy.

[ˌefərˈvesns]

effervescent

adj

(of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy.

[ˌefərˈvesnt]

effete

adj

(of a person or a way of life) weak, powerless, and lacking in vitality; decadent

[ɪˈfiːt]

efficacious

adj

producing the desired result or effect; effective.

[ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs]

efficacy

n

The ability, especially of a medicine or a method, to produce the desired result or effect.

[ˈef.ɪ.kə.si]

efficiency

n

The quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money.

[ɪˈfɪʃn̩si]

efficient

adj

Working in a well-organized and competent way, without wasting time or resources.

[ɪˈfɪʃnt]

efficiently

adv

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

[ɪˈfɪʃntli]

effigy

n

A sculpture or model of a person, especially one made to be destroyed in protest or ridicule.

[ˈef.ə.dʒi]

effing

adj

Used as a euphemism for 'fucking' to express anger, annoyance, or emphasis, or to make a statement more forceful.

[ˈefɪŋ]

efflorescence

n

The action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower.

[ˌefləˈresəns]

effluent

n

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

[ˈefluənt]

effluvia

n

unpleasant or harmful gases, odors, or vapors, especially those released as waste.

[ɪˈfluːviə]

effluvium

n

an unpleasant or harmful odor, vapor, or discharge, especially one that is waste or polluting.

[ɪˈfluːviəm]

efflux

n

The flowing out of a substance or a fluid.

[ˈɛflʌks]

effort

n

a vigorous or determined attempt

[ˈefərt]

effortful

adj

requiring or involving a lot of physical or mental effort

[ˈefərtfl]

effortless

adj

requiring or showing little or no effort; easy and natural

[ˈefərtləs]

effortlessly

adv

in a way that appears easy and without difficulty

[ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li]

effortlessness

n

The quality of achieving something without seeming to try hard or to need much effort.

[ˈefərtləsnəs]

effrontery

n

Insolent or shameless boldness; rude and disrespectful behavior.

[ɪˈfrʌntəri]

effulgence

n

A brilliant radiance; a shining forth brilliantly.

[ɪˈfʌldʒəns]

effulgent

adj

shining brightly; radiant.

[ɪˈfʌldʒənt]

effuse

v

To flow or pour out, especially of a liquid, light, or smell.

[ɪˈfjuːz]

effusion

n

The act of giving off or releasing a liquid, gas, or other substance.

[ɪˈfjuːʒn]

effusive

adj

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained and heartfelt manner.

[ɪˈfjuːsɪv]

effusively

adv

In an unrestrained, enthusiastic, or overly emotional manner.

[ɪˈfjuːsɪvli]

egad

interj

An old-fashioned exclamation expressing surprise, shock, or anger.

[ɪˈɡæd]

egalitarian

adj

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

[ɪˌɡæl.əˈter.i.ən]

egalitarianism

n

The belief that all people are equal and should have the same rights and opportunities.

[ɪˌɡæl.əˈter.i.ə.nɪ.zəm]

egg

n

an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo.

[ɛɡ]

egg-laying

adj

Describing an animal that reproduces by producing eggs which hatch outside the mother's body.

[ˈeɡˌleɪɪŋ]

egg-shaped

adj

having a shape that is oval, like an egg.

[ˈeɡ ʃeɪpt]

egg-white

n

The clear, viscous substance surrounding the yolk of an egg, which turns white when cooked.

[ˈɛɡ waɪt]

eggbeater

n

A kitchen utensil with rotating blades used for beating eggs or mixing liquids.

[ˈɛɡˌbiːtər]

egghead

n

A person who is highly intellectual or studious, often perceived as overly concerned with academic knowledge and lacking in practical experience or common sense.

[ˈɛɡhɛd]

eggnog

n

A thick, sweet, creamy drink made from eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and often alcohol such as rum or brandy, traditionally consumed at Christmas.

[ˈɛɡnɑːɡ]

eggplant

n

a large vegetable with smooth purple skin and soft white flesh inside

[ˈeɡplænt]

eggshell

n

The hard, brittle outer covering of an egg.

[ˈɛɡˌʃɛl]

eggy

adj

Having the taste, smell, or texture of eggs.

[ˈɛɡi]

ego

n

The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.

[ˈiːɡoʊ]

ego-driven

adj

Motivated or controlled by an excessive sense of self-importance or a focus on one's own interests.

[ˈiːɡoʊ ˈdrɪvn̩]

ego-involved

adj

Deeply concerned with or affected by something because it is connected to one's self-esteem or self-image.

[ˈiːɡoʊ ɪnˈvɑːlvd]

ego-oriented

adj

Primarily concerned with or focused on one's own self, interests, or ego.

[ˈiːɡoʊ ˈɔːrientɪd]

egocentric

adj

thinking only about yourself and your own needs or desires; self-centered.

[ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk]

egocentricity

n

the state or quality of thinking only about oneself and one's own needs and opinions, without considering others.

[ˌiːɡoʊsenˈtrɪsɪti]

egocentrism

n

The condition of seeing things only from your own point of view, and thinking you are more important than other people; self-centeredness.

[ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪzəm]

egoism

n

The fact of thinking that you are better or more important than anyone else.

[ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm]

egoist

n

A person who is self-centered or selfish, concerned chiefly with their own personal interests and well-being.

[ˈiːɡoʊɪst]

egoistic

adj

thinking only about your own needs and desires, without caring about other people

[ˌiːɡoʊˈɪstɪk]

egomania

n

an obsessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own needs; self-centeredness to an extreme degree.

[ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniə]

egomaniac

n

A person who is extremely self-centered and obsessed with themselves.

[ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniæk]

egomaniacal

adj

Having an obsessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own needs; characterized by egomania.

[ˌiːɡoʊməˈnaɪəkəl]

egotism

n

the tendency to think and talk too much about oneself; self-centeredness.

[ˈiːɡoʊtɪzəm]

egotist

n

a person who is excessively self-centered and talks about themselves too much.

[ˈiːɡoʊtɪst]

egotistic

adj

excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.

[ˌiːɡoʊˈtɪstɪk]

egotistical

adj

Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.

[ˌiːɡoʊˈtɪstɪkəl]

egregious

adj

extremely and obviously bad or wrong

[ɪˈɡriːdʒəs]

egregiously

adv

in an outstandingly bad or shocking way; remarkably and obviously wrong.

[ɪˈɡriːdʒəsli]

egress

n

A way out; an exit.

[ˈiːɡres]

egret

n

A type of wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and white or buff plumage, closely related to the heron.

[ˈiːɡrət]

Egyptian

adj

Of or relating to Egypt, its people, or their language.

[ɪˈdʒɪpʃn]

egyptian-israeli

adj

Relating to both Egypt and Israel, or involving the two countries.

[ɪˈdʒɪpʃən ɪzˈreɪli]

eh

interj

Used to ask for confirmation or repetition, similar to "what?" or "pardon?"

[eɪ]

eider

n

A large northern sea duck, the male of which has mainly black and white plumage.

[ˈaɪdər]

eiderdown

n

the soft, fine feathers from the breast of the female eider duck, used for stuffing quilts and pillows.

[ˈaɪ.dɚ.daʊn]

eidetic

adj

relating to or denoting mental images having unusual vividness and detail, as if actually visible.

[aɪˈdet̬.ɪk]

eigenvalue

n

a special number associated with a linear transformation of a vector space, which when multiplied by a corresponding eigenvector yields the same result as the transformation applied to that eigenvector, only scaled by that number.

[ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː]

eight

cardinal number

The number equivalent to the sum of seven and one; one more than seven.

[eɪt]

eight-and-a-half

n

The number 8.5; eight and a half units.

[ˌeɪt‿n‿ə ˈhæf]

eight-ball

n

The black ball, numbered eight, in the game of pool, which a player aims to pocket last under standard rules.

[ˈeɪt bɔːl]

eight-bit

adj

(of a computer or its components) using a unit of data that is eight binary digits (bits) long.

[ˈeɪt bɪt]

eight-by-ten

n

A standard size of photographic print, artwork, or paper, measuring eight inches by ten inches.

[ˌeɪt baɪ ˈten]

eight-cylinder

adj

Having eight cylinders in the engine.

[ˌeɪtˈsɪlɪndər]

eight-day

adj

Lasting for eight days.

[ˈeɪt deɪ]
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