Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with T

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time-saver

n

something that reduces the amount of time needed to do a task or activity.

[ˈtaɪmˌseɪvər]

time-saving

adj

Designed to reduce the amount of time needed to do something.

[ˈtaɪmˌseɪvɪŋ]

time-sensitive

adj

Needing to be done, considered, or delivered by a particular time.

[ˈtaɪm ˌsen.sə.t̬ɪv]

time-series

n

A sequence of data points collected at successive points in time, typically at uniform intervals, used for statistical analysis or forecasting.

[ˈtaɪm ˌsɪr.iːz]

time-share

n

an arrangement in which several different people own a holiday property and each can use it for a particular period of the year

[ˈtaɪm ʃer]

time-space

n

The four-dimensional continuum in which all physical events occur, having three spatial dimensions and one temporal dimension, considered as a single entity in physics.

[ˈtaɪm speɪs]

time-span

n

The length of time between two events or during which something exists or happens.

[ˈtaɪmspæn]

time-stream

n

A metaphorical or conceptual flow or continuum of time, often used in science fiction and philosophy.

[ˈtaɪm striːm]

time-tested

adj

Proven to be effective or reliable over a long period.

[ˈtaɪm ˌtɛstɪd]

time-travel

v

to travel to or imagine traveling to a different point in time, especially the past or future.

[ˈtaɪm ˌtræv.əl]

time-traveler

n

A person who travels through time, especially in fiction.

[ˈtaɪm ˌtræv.əl.ɚ]

time-traveling

adj

Relating to or involving the concept of moving between different points in time.

[ˈtaɪm ˌtræv.əl.ɪŋ]

time-trial

n

A race or test in which competitors are individually timed over a set distance or course, rather than racing directly against each other.

[ˈtaɪm ˌtraɪəl]

time-varying

adj

Changing or differing over time; not constant.

[ˈtaɪm ˌveriɪŋ]

time-wasting

adj

Causing time to be used in an unproductive or inefficient way.

[ˈtaɪmˌweɪstɪŋ]

time-worn

adj

Showing the effects of age or long use; old and worn.

[ˈtaɪm wɔːrn]

timecard

n

A card used to record the hours an employee starts and finishes work.

[ˈtaɪmkɑːrd]

timed

adj

Happening or done at a particular time or after a measured period.

[taɪmd]

timeframe

n

a fixed period of time during which something must be done or completed

[ˈtaɪmfreɪm]

timekeeper

n

A person who records the amount of time taken, especially in a sports event or a workplace.

[ˈtaɪmkiːpər]

timekeeping

n

The action or process of measuring and recording time, especially in a precise or official way.

[ˈtaɪmˌkiːpɪŋ]

timeless

adj

not appearing to be affected by the passing of time or by changes in fashion; eternal.

[ˈtaɪmləs]

timelessly

adv

In a way that is not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion; eternally.

[ˈtaɪmləsli]

timelessness

n

the quality of not being affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion; eternal, permanent, or classic quality.

[ˈtaɪmləsnəs]

timeline

n

A line showing the order in which events happened

[ˈtaɪmlaɪn]

timeliness

n

The quality or fact of happening at a suitable or opportune time; punctuality.

[ˈtaɪmlinəs]

timely

adj

happening or done at exactly the right time

[ˈtaɪmli]

timepiece

n

An instrument, such as a clock or watch, for measuring and indicating time.

[ˈtaɪmpiːs]

timer

n

a device that measures or records the amount of time taken for something, especially one that can be set to sound an alarm after a specific period

[ˈtaɪmər]

timescale

n

the period of time over which something happens or is measured

[ˈtaɪmskeɪl]

timeshare

n

An arrangement in which several people own a vacation property and each has the right to use it for a specific period every year.

[ˈtaɪmʃer]

timetable

n

a chart showing the times at which trains, buses, planes, etc. arrive and depart

[ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl]

timeworn

adj

showing the effects of age or long use; worn or faded by time.

[ˈtaɪmwɔːrn]

timid

adj

Easily frightened; lacking courage or confidence.

[ˈtɪmɪd]

timidity

n

The state or quality of being shy and lacking in confidence or courage.

[tɪˈmɪdəti]

timidly

adv

in a way that shows a lack of courage or confidence; shyly or fearfully.

[ˈtɪmɪdli]

timing

n

the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done

[ˈtaɪmɪŋ]

timorese

adj

Of or relating to Timor or its people

[ˌti.mɔːrˈiːz]

timorous

adj

Easily frightened; lacking courage or confidence; timid.

[ˈtɪmərəs]

timpani

n

A set of large kettledrums played in an orchestra.

[ˈtɪmpəni]

timpanist

n

A person who plays the timpani or kettledrums in an orchestra.

[ˈtɪmpənɪst]

tin

n

A soft, silver-white metal that is an element (Sn)

[tɪn]

tin-can

n

A container made of thin metal, used for preserving food or drink.

[ˈtɪn kæn]

tin-roofed

adj

Having a roof made of or covered with sheets of tin or a similar material.

[ˌtɪn ˈruːft]

tincture

n

a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol.

[ˈtɪŋk.tʃər]

tinder

n

Dry, flammable material, such as wood or grass, used for lighting a fire.

[ˈtɪndər]

tinderbox

n

a box containing tinder, flint, and steel, formerly used for kindling fires.

[ˈtɪndərbɑːks]

tine

n

a pointed prong or spike, especially of a fork or antler.

[taɪn]

tinea

n

a medical term for a type of fungal skin infection, such as ringworm.

[ˈtɪnɪə]

tined

adj

having prongs or points

[taɪnd]

tines

n

the sharp, pointed ends of a fork or similar tool.

[taɪnz]

tinfoil

n

a very thin, flexible sheet of tin or, now more commonly, aluminum, used especially for wrapping food.

[ˈtɪnfɔɪl]

ting

n

A single, clear, high-pitched, ringing sound, like that made by a small bell or a piece of metal being struck.

[tɪŋ]

tinge

v

To add a slight amount of a color, feeling, or quality to something.

[tɪndʒ]

tingle

v

to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation on the skin

[ˈtɪŋɡl]

tingling

adj

Causing or experiencing a slight prickling or stinging sensation.

[ˈtɪŋɡlɪŋ]

tink

v

To make a series of short, light, ringing sounds, like those of a small bell or of metal being lightly struck.

[tɪŋk]

tinker

v

to make small changes to something in an attempt to repair or improve it, often in a way that is not very skillful or organized.

[ˈtɪŋkər]

tinkerer

n

a person who enjoys repairing and improving machines and devices, especially in an informal or experimental way.

[ˈtɪŋkərər]

tinkering

v

attempting to repair or improve something in a casual or unsystematic way.

[ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ]

tinkle

v

To make a light, clear ringing sound, like that of a small bell or pieces of glass lightly touching.

[ˈtɪŋkəl]

tinkling

adj

Making a light, clear ringing sound

[ˈtɪŋklɪŋ]

tinkly

adj

making a light, clear, ringing sound

[ˈtɪŋkli]

tinned

adj

(of food) preserved in a can or tin.

[tɪnd]

tinnitus

n

a condition in which a person hears a ringing or buzzing sound in their ears, especially when no external sound is present.

[ˈtɪnɪtəs]

tinny

adj

having a thin, metallic, and unpleasant sound

[ˈtɪni]

tinsel

n

A decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil, used especially on Christmas trees.

[ˈtɪns(ə)l]

tinsmith

n

a person who makes or repairs things made of tin or tinplate.

[ˈtɪnsmɪθ]

tint

n

a small amount of a particular colour

[tɪnt]

tinted

adj

Slightly colored.

[ˈtɪntɪd]

tinting

n

the act or process of applying a slight or pale color to something.

[ˈtɪntɪŋ]

tintype

n

A photograph taken as a positive image on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel, popular in the 19th century.

[ˈtɪnˌtaɪp]

tinware

n

Articles made of tin plate or other thin metal coated with tin.

[ˈtɪnwer]

tiny

adj

extremely small

[ˈtaɪni]

tip

n

The pointed or thin end of something long and narrow

[tɪp]

tip-off

n

A piece of confidential information or a warning given in advance, especially to the police.

[ˈtɪp ɔːf]

tip-top

adj

Of the highest quality; excellent; first-rate.

[ˌtɪp ˈtɑːp]

tip-up

adj

Designed to be tilted or lifted at one end for use or access.

[ˈtɪp ʌp]

tipi

n

A portable conical tent made of animal skins or canvas on a frame of poles, traditionally used by some Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains of North America.

[ˈtiːpiː]

tipper

n

A person who gives a tip, especially a gratuity to a service worker.

[ˈtɪpər]

tippet

n

A long, narrow piece of cloth or fur worn around the neck and shoulders, typically by women, often as part of ecclesiastical dress.

[ˈtɪpɪt]

tipple

v

To drink alcohol regularly, especially in small amounts.

[ˈtɪp(ə)l]

tippy

adj

(of a chair, cup, or other object) tending to tip over easily; not stable.

[ˈtɪpi]

tipster

n

A person who gives tips or advice, especially about the likely winner of a race or contest.

[ˈtɪpstər]

tipsy

adj

Slightly drunk.

[ˈtɪpsi]

tiptoe

v

To walk quietly on the balls of your feet and your toes, with your heels raised.

[ˈtɪptoʊ]

tiptop

adj

Of the highest quality; excellent

[ˌtɪpˈtɑːp]

tirade

n

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

[ˈtaɪ.reɪd]

tiramisu

n

An Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and brandy or liqueur, with mascarpone cheese and cocoa.

[ˌtɪrəmɪˈsuː]

tire

v

to feel that you want to sleep or rest

[ˈtaɪər]

tired

adj

Feeling a need to rest or sleep

[ˈtaɪərd]

tired-looking

adj

having an appearance that shows a lack of energy or enthusiasm; seeming weary

[ˌtaɪərd ˈlʊkɪŋ]

tiredly

adv

in a way that shows a need for rest or sleep; wearily.

[ˈtaɪərdli]

tiredness

n

the state of feeling that you need to rest or sleep

[ˈtaɪərdnəs]

tireless

adj

having or showing great effort or energy; not tiring or stopping.

[ˈtaɪərləs]

tirelessly

adv

in a way that involves working very hard for a long time without stopping or complaining

[ˈtaɪərləsli]

tiresome

adj

causing one to feel bored or annoyed, especially because of being long, slow, or repetitive.

[ˈtaɪərsəm]

tiring

adj

causing one to feel tired or fatigued; requiring a lot of effort and making you feel weary.

[ˈtaɪrɪŋ]

tisane

n

An infusion (e.g., of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for its mild medicinal effect.

[tɪˈzæn]

tissue

n

a piece of soft, thin paper used especially for wiping your nose or cleaning things

[ˈtɪʃ.uː]

tissue-paper

n

A very thin, soft, and often translucent paper used for wrapping delicate items, wiping, or crafts.

[ˈtɪʃuː ˌpeɪpər]

tissue-specific

adj

Relating to or affecting only a particular type of tissue in an organism.

[ˈtɪʃ.uː spəˈsɪf.ɪk]

tissue-thin

adj

Extremely thin and delicate, like tissue paper.

[ˈtɪʃ.u ˌθɪn]

tit

n

A small songbird, typically having a short bill and a crest

[tɪt]

tit-for-tat

adj

Describing an action taken in retaliation or as a direct equivalent to a previous action.

[ˌtɪt fər ˈtæt]

titan

n

A person or thing of very great strength, size, or achievement.

[ˈtaɪtən]

titanic

adj

of exceptional strength, size, or power.

[taɪˈtænɪk]

titanium

n

a strong, light, silver-grey metallic chemical element, used in making strong alloys and in some paints and medical devices.

[tɪˈteɪ.ni.əm]

titer

n

The concentration of a substance in a solution, or the strength of an antibody in blood serum, as determined by titration.

[ˈtaɪt̬ər]

tithe

n

A tenth part of something, especially a tenth part of a person's income or produce, paid as a tax or contribution to a religious organization.

[taɪð]

tithing

n

the practice or obligation of giving one tenth of one's income or produce, especially for the support of the church or clergy.

[ˈtaɪðɪŋ]

titi

n

Any of various small, long-tailed South American monkeys of the genus Callicebus or Plecturocebus, having soft fur and living in family groups.

[ˈtiːtiː]

titillate

v

to excite or stimulate someone pleasantly, often in a sexual way.

[ˈtɪtɪleɪt]

titillating

adj

pleasantly exciting or interesting, especially in a sexual way

[ˈtɪt̬əleɪt̬ɪŋ]

titillation

n

The state of being pleasantly or mildly excited or aroused, especially in a sexual way.

[ˌtɪtᵊlˈeɪʃn]

title

n

The name of a book, film, song, painting, or other work of art.

[ˈtaɪtl̩]

title-holder

n

A person, team, or organization that currently holds a championship or official title.

[ˈtaɪtlˌhoʊldər]

titled

adj

Having a title, especially of nobility or rank.

[ˈtaɪtld]

titling

n

The act or process of giving a name or title to something, such as a book, film, or piece of legislation.

[ˈtaɪtl̩ɪŋ]

titlist

n

A person who has won a title, especially in a sports competition.

[ˈtɪt.lɪst]
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