Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with E
Showing words 841–960 of 2,231. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
encounter
vTo meet or experience something, especially something unpleasant or unexpected
encourage
vto give someone support, confidence, or hope
encouragement
nthe act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
encourager
nA person or thing that encourages someone or something.
encouraging
adjgiving someone support, confidence, or hope.
encouragingly
advin a way that gives someone support, confidence, or hope
encroach
vTo gradually take or begin to use something that belongs to someone else or that you are not supposed to have.
encroaching
adjGradually advancing beyond usual or acceptable limits, often in an intrusive or stealthy way.
encroachment
nThe act of gradually taking away someone else's rights, or taking control of someone's time, work, etc.
encrust
vTo cover something with a hard layer of a substance.
encrustation
nA hard outer layer or crust that forms on a surface.
encrypt
vTo convert information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
encrypted
adjConverted into a code or cipher to prevent unauthorized access.
encryption
nThe process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
enculturation
nThe process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values.
encumber
vTo weigh down or burden someone or something, making movement or progress difficult.
encumbrance
nsomething that makes movement or progress difficult; a burden or impediment.
encyclical
na letter sent by the pope to all the bishops of the roman catholic church, often dealing with matters of doctrine or policy.
encyclopaedia
na book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject, typically arranged alphabetically.
encyclopedia
nA book or set of books giving information about many subjects or about one particular subject, usually arranged in alphabetical order.
encyclopedic
adjcovering a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.
end
nThe final part of something, or the point where something stops.
end-around
adjdescribing a computational or arithmetic operation where a digit carried out of the most significant bit is brought back into the least significant bit.
end-of-course
adjrelating to or occurring at the end of a course of study or instruction
end-of-life
adjrelating to the final stage in the life cycle of a product or service, especially when it is no longer supported or sold
end-of-season
adjRelating to or occurring at the end of a particular season, especially a sports season or a retail/fashion season.
end-of-semester
adjRelating to or occurring at the conclusion of an academic semester.
end-of-summer
adjRelating to or characteristic of the final period of the summer season.
end-of-the-week
adjRelating to or occurring at the conclusion of the week, typically Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
end-of-the-world
adjrelating to or describing a catastrophic event that seems like the end of the world, or the feelings of extreme fear or despair associated with such an event
end-of-the-year
adjRelating to or occurring at the conclusion of a calendar or fiscal year.
end-of-year
adjrelating to or happening at the end of a financial or calendar year
end-product
nThe final result of a process, especially of a manufacturing or creative process.
end-run
nA play in American football in which the ball carrier attempts to run around the end of the opposing team's defensive line.
end-times
nThe final period of the world's existence, especially as described in apocalyptic religious prophecies.
end-to-end
adj(of a process or system) encompassing the entire sequence from the initial to the final stage, without the use of third-party components.
end-use
nThe ultimate purpose for which a product is intended by the final consumer or user.
end-user
nThe person who ultimately uses or is intended to use a product, especially a piece of technology or software.
end-zone
nthe area at either end of an american football field, between the goal line and the end line, in which a player must have possession of the ball to score a touchdown.
endanger
vTo put someone or something in a situation where they are likely to be harmed or damaged.
endangered
adj(of a species) seriously at risk of extinction
endangered-species
noun phraseA species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
endangerment
nthe act of putting someone or something in a situation where they could be harmed or damaged.
endarterectomy
na surgical procedure to remove the inner lining of an artery that has become thickened or blocked by plaque.
endear
vTo cause someone to be liked or loved
endearing
adjInspiring affection or warm sympathy; lovable.
endearingly
advIn a way that causes someone to be loved or liked.
endearment
nA word or phrase expressing love or affection.
endeavor
vTo try hard to do or achieve something.
endeavour
vTo try hard to do or achieve something.
endemic
adj(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
endemism
nThe state of being endemic; the ecological condition of a species being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation, or other defined zone.
endgame
nthe final stage of a game, especially a board game such as chess, when few pieces or cards remain.
ending
nThe last part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time.
endive
na plant with crisp, curly, bitter-tasting leaves that are eaten raw in salads.
endless
adjhaving or seeming to have no end or limit; continuing forever.
endlessly
advIn a way that seems to have no end or limit; for a very long time.
endlessness
nThe state or quality of having no end or limit; infinite duration or extent.
endnote
nA note printed at the end of a book or section of a book, giving additional information or citing a source.
endocarditis
ninflammation of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
endocrine
adjRelating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
endocrinologist
na doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the endocrine system (the glands that produce hormones).
endocrinology
nthe scientific study of the endocrine glands and the hormones they produce.
endogamous
adjCharacterized by or practicing marriage within a specific social, cultural, or ethnic group.
endogamy
nThe custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe.
endogenous
adjhaving an internal cause or origin; originating from within an organism or system.
endolymphatic
adjRelating to or containing endolymph, the fluid within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.
endometrial
adjRelating to or affecting the endometrium, the mucous membrane lining the uterus.
endometriosis
na medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often causing pain and infertility.
endometrium
nthe mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.
endomorph
na person with a heavy, rounded body build, characterized by a tendency to accumulate fat and a predominance of soft tissue.
endoplasmic
adjRelating to or being the part of the cytoplasm that is internal to the endoplasmic reticulum.
endorphin
nany of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system that reduce the sensation of pain and can create a feeling of well-being.
endorse
vto declare one's public approval or support of something or someone.
endorsed
vto declare one's public approval or support of something or someone.
endorsement
nthe act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.
endorser
nA person or organization that publicly supports or recommends a product, service, or person.
endoscope
na medical instrument consisting of a long thin tube with a light and a camera, used by doctors to look inside a person's body
endoscopic
adjRelating to or carried out using an endoscope, a long, thin tube with a light and camera used to examine the inside of the body.
endoscopically
advIn a manner relating to or using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body.
endoscopy
nA medical procedure in which an instrument called an endoscope is used to look inside a part of the body.
endoskeleton
nAn internal supporting framework or skeleton, such as that found in vertebrates, echinoderms, and some other animals.
endosperm
nthe tissue inside the seeds of flowering plants that surrounds and provides nourishment to the embryo.
endothelial
adjRelating to or denoting the thin layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
endothelium
nA single layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming a barrier between the vessel wall and the blood or lymph.
endothelium-dependent
adjRequiring the presence of a functional endothelium to occur or function, typically used to describe physiological processes like vasodilation.
endotoxin
na toxin that is present inside a bacterial cell and is released when the cell disintegrates.
endotracheal
adjrelating to or situated within the trachea (windpipe).
endow
vto provide a person or institution with a large amount of money or income
endowed
adjProvided with a quality, ability, or asset.
endowment
na natural quality or ability that someone is born with.
endpaper
nA blank or decorated leaf of paper at the beginning or end of a book, fixed to the inside of the cover.
endpoint
na point or value that marks the end of a process, series, or range.
endue
vto provide someone with a quality, ability, or power
endurable
adjAble to be endured; bearable or tolerable.
endurance
nThe ability to withstand hardship, stress, or prolonged effort.
endure
vto suffer something painful or difficult patiently
enduring
adjLasting for a long time; durable.
enduringly
advIn a way that lasts for a long time or continues without weakening.
enduro
nA long-distance race for motor vehicles, especially motorcycles, over rough terrain, testing endurance.
enema
na medical procedure in which a liquid is injected into the rectum to cleanse it or to administer a drug.
enemy
na person who hates and opposes another person and tries to harm them or stop them from doing something
energetic
adjPossessing or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
energetically
advIn a manner that shows or involves great energy, activity, or enthusiasm.
energetics
nThe branch of science that deals with the properties and transformations of energy.
energize
vto make someone feel energetic or eager
energized
adjfeeling or showing a lot of enthusiasm, determination, and vitality.
energizer
na person or thing that energizes or invigorates someone or something.
energizing
adjMaking one feel full of energy and enthusiasm.
energy
nThe ability and strength to do active physical things and the feeling that you are full of physical power and life.
energy-absorbing
adjDesigned to take in and dissipate energy, especially from impact or shock.
energy-conservation
nThe principle or practice of reducing the use of energy resources, especially to make supplies last longer and to protect the environment.
energy-consuming
adjRequiring or using a large amount of energy, especially physical or electrical power.
energy-efficiency
nThe ratio of useful energy output to the total energy input in a system or device.
energy-efficient
adjUsing relatively little energy to provide a service or perform a function.
energy-hungry
adjUsing or requiring a very large amount of energy
energy-intensive
adjRequiring or using a large amount of energy.
energy-producing
adjDescribing something that generates or yields energy.
energy-related
adjConnected to or involving energy, especially its production, consumption, or use.
energy-rich
adjContaining or providing a large amount of energy, especially in the form of calories or nutrients.