English words starting with N

having received the food or other substances necessary for health, growth, and good condition.

providing the food or other substances necessary for health, growth, and good condition.

The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

(in philosophy) intellect or mind, especially as the source of all rational thought and knowledge.

A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion on its surface, ejecting most of its mass.

A long written story about imaginary people and events

A short novel, typically one that is light and romantic or sentimental in character.

a person who writes novels

Relating to or characteristic of novels.

The process of adapting a story from another medium (such as a film, TV series, or play) into the form of a novel.

A short novel or a long short story.

the quality of being new, original, or unusual

The eleventh month of the year, following October and preceding December.

a roman catholic devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine successive days.

a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job, or situation

A period or state of being a religious novice.

A synthetic compound used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry.

at the present time or moment

Having recently become bankrupt or insolvent.

Describing something that, while relatively recent, has already achieved the status of being considered a classic or of enduring high quality.

Describing a business, facility, or operation that was open in the past but is no longer operating.

Having died recently

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

Describing something that was previously occupied or full but is currently devoid of contents or occupants.

No longer existing or living; having died out or ceased to exist in the recent or present era.

Having become known or recognized through recent or repeated experience.

Known or recognized by many people because of particular events that have happened recently.

Describing something that was once known or remembered but is now completely forgotten.

Having grown or matured; no longer young or new.

Used to describe someone or something that has become widely known for a bad quality or deed.

Having become famous or highly regarded in more recent times, often after the events being described.

Describing someone or something that has recently stopped working or being used, especially after a long period of activity.

At the present time, in contrast with the past.

not in or to any place; not anywhere

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

a short tube fitted to the end of a hose, pipe, or pump to direct and control a stream of liquid or gas.

Denoting an unspecified or very large ordinal number in a sequence.

a very slight difference in meaning, sound, colour, or feeling

characterized by subtle and often appealing differences in meaning, expression, sound, color, etc.

The central or most important point of something.

a small, undeveloped, or imperfect part of something, especially a small ear of corn or a lump of material.

having a rough, knobbly, or textured surface, often due to small lumps or raised threads.

Of or relating to Nubia, its people, or their languages.

(of a girl or young woman) sexually mature and attractive; suitable for marriage.

Relating to the nucleus of an atom or the energy released when atoms are split or combined.

Equipped with nuclear weapons.

(of a country, military force, or weapons system) having the ability to deploy or use nuclear weapons.

Completely without nuclear weapons or nuclear energy.

The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

Using energy produced by nuclear reactions as its source of power.

Connected with or involving nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, or atomic nuclei.

(of a missile or weapon) having a nuclear warhead

the process by which a state or entity acquires nuclear weapons or develops a nuclear weapons capability.

To form or act as a nucleus; to cluster around a central point.

having a nucleus or nuclei

The initial process in which a small number of atoms, ions, or molecules arrange themselves into a stable cluster, forming the basis for a new phase or crystal.

Relating to or found in the nucleus of a cell.

a proton or neutron, especially as a component of an atomic nucleus.

a compound (such as adenosine) consisting of a purine or pyrimidine base combined with a sugar (such as ribose or deoxyribose) and found especially in dna or rna.

The cosmic process by which chemical elements are formed from simpler nuclei, especially within stars.

A compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group. Nucleotides form the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA.

the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

a type of atom characterized by its mass number, atomic number, and energy state.

not wearing any clothes

to push someone or something gently, usually with your elbow, in order to get their attention

a person who practices nudism; someone who advocates for or lives without clothes, especially in designated areas or communities.

the state or fact of being naked.

of no real value; worthless or unimportant.

a small lump of a valuable metal or mineral, especially gold, as found in the earth.

An informal vocalization used to express negation, disagreement, or denial, often as a playful or emphatic alternative to "no."

a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or inconvenience

a nuclear weapon

having no legal or binding force; invalid.

The act of making something legally null and void; cancellation.

to make something lose its legal force or effectiveness; to make something null and void.

The state of being legally or officially invalid.

(of a part of the body) lacking the power of sensation or feeling

deprived of the power of sensation or feeling; insensible

a word or symbol that represents an amount or quantity

The process of performing long or complex mathematical calculations, especially by a computer.

most important, best, or most successful

The person or thing that is second in rank, importance, or quality.

Identified or distinguished by a number.

The action or process of assigning a number to someone or something.

too many to be counted; innumerable.

Causing a loss of physical or emotional feeling; making someone unable to think, feel, or react normally.

In a way that shows or results from an inability to think, feel, or react normally, often due to shock, cold, or fatigue.

the condition of being unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body, especially as a result of cold or anesthesia.

a stupid or foolish person

The ability to understand and work with numbers.

Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.

the action or process of calculating or assigning a number to something.

the number above the line in a common fraction, showing how many parts of the whole are taken.

Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.

Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.

In a way that involves or is expressed as a number or numbers.

relating to or involving numerology, the study of the supposed mystical or esoteric significance of numbers.

The study of the supposed mystical or esoteric significance of numbers.

existing in large numbers; many

Describing an experience, place, or object that has a strong spiritual or religious quality; mysterious, awe-inspiring, and seemingly beyond ordinary understanding.

Relating to or consisting of coins, paper currency, and medals.

a person who collects or studies coins or medals.

A member of a female religious community, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

The office, position, or term of service of a nuncio (a papal ambassador).

a permanent diplomatic representative of the Pope in a foreign capital, ranking above an ambassador.

A building or group of buildings where nuns live as a religious community; a convent.

Relating to marriage or a wedding ceremony.

A wedding ceremony and the celebrations that follow it.

A person trained to care for sick or injured people, especially in a hospital.

A registered nurse who has received additional training and certification to provide care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Relating to or involving the interaction between a nurse and a patient.

a woman or girl employed to look after a young child or children.

A room or place where babies and young children are cared for, especially while their parents are at work.

a man who owns or works in a nursery where plants and trees are grown for sale.

the job or skill of caring for people who are ill or injured.

A residential institution providing care and accommodation for elderly or chronically ill people who cannot live independently.

the act or process of providing care, support, and encouragement for the growth and development of someone or something.

providing care and support, especially in a way that encourages growth or development.

To care for, feed, and protect someone or something, especially a young child or plant, helping them to grow and develop.

A person who provides care, support, and encouragement for the growth and development of someone or something.