Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
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transmutation
nthe action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.
transmute
vto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature, especially to a higher form.
transnational
adjExtending or operating across national boundaries.
transnationalization
nThe process or result of operating or expanding beyond national borders, making an organization, activity, or phenomenon international in scope and character.
transnationally
advIn a way that extends across or involves several nations; beyond national boundaries.
transoceanic
adjcrossing or extending across an ocean.
transom
na horizontal bar of wood or stone across the top of a door or window.
transoral
adjperformed or occurring through the mouth.
transparency
nthe characteristic of being easy to see through or understand.
transparent
adjallowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly.
transparently
advin a way that is easy to see through or perceive; clearly.
transpersonal
adjrelating to or involving states of consciousness that extend beyond personal identity or individual experience.
transpiration
nThe process by which water passes out from the surface of a plant or leaf into the atmosphere as vapour.
transpire
v(of a secret or unknown fact) become known.
transplant
vTo move a living plant from one place and plant it in another.
transplantation
nthe act of taking an organ, living tissue, or plant and putting it into a new position in the same body or into a different body or place.
transplanted
v(past tense and past participle of transplant) to move a plant from one place and plant it in another.
transplanting
vthe act of moving a plant from one place and planting it in another.
transponder
na device that receives a radio signal and automatically transmits a different signal in response.
transport
vTo take goods or people from one place to another in a vehicle.
transportable
adjCapable of being carried or moved from one place to another.
transportation
nThe act or business of moving people or goods from one place to another.
transported
vpast tense and past participle of transport. to move people or goods from one place to another, especially over long distances.
transporter
nA person or thing that transports something, especially a vehicle or ship designed to carry large quantities of goods or people.
transposable
adjCapable of being transposed, especially of a mathematical element that can be moved to the other side of an equation without changing the value.
transpose
vto change the order or position of two or more things.
transposed
vPast tense and past participle of 'transpose'. To cause two or more things to change places with each other.
transposition
nThe action or process of moving something from one place or context to another.
transposon
nA segment of DNA that can change its position within a genome, sometimes causing or reversing mutations.
transsexual
adjRelating to or being a person whose gender identity is opposite to the sex they were identified as having at birth.
transshipment
nThe action of transferring goods from one ship or other form of transport to another during a journey.
transtheoretical
adjRelating to or being a model of behavior change that integrates concepts and processes from multiple psychological theories.
transtibial
adjrelating to, situated across, or affecting the area through the tibia (shin bone).
transubstantiation
nthe doctrine in Christian theology that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are transformed into the substance of the body and blood of Christ, while their appearance remains the same.
transvaluation
nthe act or process of assigning a new, especially radically different, value or meaning to something.
transverse
adjsituated or lying across; crosswise
transversely
advIn a way that lies or extends across something; from side to side.
transvestism
nthe practice of wearing clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex, especially for psychological pleasure.
transvestite
na person, especially a man, who derives pleasure from dressing in clothes typically associated with the opposite sex.
transylvanian
adjFrom or relating to Transylvania, a historical region in central Romania.
trap
nA device or enclosure designed to catch and hold animals.
trapdoor
nA hinged or sliding door in a floor, ceiling, or roof.
trapeze
na horizontal bar hanging from two ropes high above the ground, used by acrobats in a circus.
trapezius
na large flat triangular muscle covering the back of the neck and shoulder and moving the shoulder blade and arm.
trapezoid
na flat shape with four straight sides, where one pair of opposite sides is parallel.
trapezoidal
adjhaving the shape of a trapezoid (a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides).
trapline
nA line of traps set to catch animals, especially fur-bearing animals.
trapped
adjCaught and held in a place or situation from which one cannot escape.
trapper
na person who traps wild animals, especially for their fur.
trappings
nThe outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing
trappist
nA member of a branch of the Cistercian order of monks noted for its austerity and strict observance of silence.
trash
nWaste material or unwanted things that are thrown away.
trash-can
nA container for holding waste until it is collected.
trash-strewn
adjcovered with or containing a lot of scattered trash or rubbish.
trash-talking
nThe act of insulting or speaking negatively about an opponent, especially to gain a psychological advantage in a competition.
trashcan
nA container for holding waste material until it can be taken away.
trashed
adjdamaged or destroyed, often violently.
trashing
nThe act of severely criticizing or verbally abusing someone or something.
trashy
adjof very poor quality; cheap and worthless
trattoria
na small, often family-run italian restaurant serving simple, traditional food.
trauma
na severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience
traumatic
adjrelating to or causing severe emotional shock and distress
traumatize
vto cause (someone) to become very upset in a way that leads to serious emotional or mental problems
traumatized
adjsuffering lasting emotional shock and distress as a result of a deeply disturbing or frightening experience.
travail
npainful or laborious effort
travel
vto go on a journey, especially to a distant place
travel-related
adjConnected with or involving travel.
traveled
adjHaving journeyed to many different places; experienced in traveling.
traveler
na person who is traveling or who often travels
traveling
vThe present participle or gerund of the verb 'travel', meaning to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
traveller
na person who is travelling or who often travels
travelling
vthe present participle or gerund of travel; the act of going on a journey or moving from one place to another.
travelogue
na film, book, or illustrated lecture about the places visited and experiences encountered by a traveler.
traversal
nThe act or process of crossing, moving over, or passing through something.
traverse
vTo travel or move across or through an area.
travertine
na white or light-coloured calcareous rock deposited from mineral springs, used in building.
travesty
nA false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
travois
nA type of sled formerly used by the Plains Indians of North America, consisting of a platform or netting mounted on two trailing poles pulled by a horse or dog.
trawl
vto fish or catch something by pulling a large net, called a trawl, through the water behind a boat
trawler
na fishing boat used for trawling.
trawling
nthe activity of fishing by dragging a large wide-mouthed net (a trawl) through the water behind a boat.
tray
na flat, shallow container with a raised edge, used for carrying or holding things such as food, dishes, or papers.
treacherous
adj(of a person, or their actions) appearing to be helpful or friendly but actually intending to deceive or betray.
treacherously
advIn a manner that betrays trust or is dangerously disloyal.
treachery
nbehavior that involves betraying someone's trust, especially by deceiving them.
treacle
nA thick, sticky, dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses.
tread
vTo put your foot on or in something while walking or moving.
treadle
na lever worked by the foot to operate a machine, such as a sewing machine or a lathe.
treadmill
nAn exercise machine that has a large belt moving around a set of rollers, allowing a person to walk or run in place.
treason
nthe crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.
treasonable
adjinvolving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country.
treasonous
adjinvolving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country.
treasure
na collection of valuable things, especially jewels, gold, or silver
treasure-trove
nA collection or store of valuable or delightful things.
treasured
adjkept carefully because of being valued or loved
treasurer
na person who is responsible for the money and accounts of an organization, club, political party, etc.
treasury
nThe government department responsible for managing a country's money
treat
vto behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way
treatable
adjable to be cured or relieved by medical treatment.
treated
vto behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way
treater
nA person or company that treats something, especially in an industrial process.
treatise
na formal, systematic written work on a particular subject.
treatment
nThe way you deal with or behave towards someone or something.
treatment-related
adjConnected with or resulting from a particular medical treatment or therapy.
treaty
na formal written agreement between two or more countries or governments.
treble
adjThree times as much or as many; triple.
trebuchet
nA large medieval military weapon used for hurling heavy stones or other missiles, consisting of a long pivoted arm powered by a falling counterweight.
trecento
nthe 14th century, particularly with reference to italian art, literature, and culture of that period.
tree
nA tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches, that can live for many years.
tree-covered
adjcovered with trees; having many trees growing on it.
tree-hugger
nA person who is very concerned about protecting the environment, especially forests, and is sometimes considered to be extreme or impractical in their views.
tree-lined
adj(of a road, street, etc.) having trees on either side
tree-planting
nThe activity of planting trees, often as part of a conservation or environmental effort.
tree-ring
none of the concentric rings visible in the cross-section of a tree trunk, representing one year's growth.
tree-shaded
adjHaving shade provided by trees.
tree-stand
nA platform or structure fixed in a tree, used by hunters to observe or shoot game from an elevated position.
treehouse
nA structure built in the branches of a tree, used especially by children for play.
treeless
adjhaving no trees
treelike
adjresembling a tree in form or appearance
treeline
nThe edge of a habitat beyond which trees are unable to grow, especially the limit of tree growth on mountains or in polar regions.