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English words starting with T

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transmutation

n

the action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.

[ˌtrænzmjuːˈteɪʃən]

transmute

v

to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature, especially to a higher form.

[trænzˈmjuːt]

transnational

adj

Extending or operating across national boundaries.

[trænzˈnæʃənəl]

transnationalization

n

The process or result of operating or expanding beyond national borders, making an organization, activity, or phenomenon international in scope and character.

[ˌtrænzˌnæʃənələˈzeɪʃən]

transnationally

adv

In a way that extends across or involves several nations; beyond national boundaries.

[trænzˈnæʃnəli]

transoceanic

adj

crossing or extending across an ocean.

[ˌtrænsoʊʃiˈænɪk]

transom

n

a horizontal bar of wood or stone across the top of a door or window.

[ˈtrænsəm]

transoral

adj

performed or occurring through the mouth.

[trænzˈɔːrəl]

transparency

n

the characteristic of being easy to see through or understand.

[trænˈsperənsi]

transparent

adj

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly.

[trænˈsperənt]

transparently

adv

in a way that is easy to see through or perceive; clearly.

[trænˈspærəntli]

transpersonal

adj

relating to or involving states of consciousness that extend beyond personal identity or individual experience.

[ˌtrænzˈpɜːrs(ə)n(ə)l]

transpiration

n

The process by which water passes out from the surface of a plant or leaf into the atmosphere as vapour.

[ˌtrænspəˈreɪʃən]

transpire

v

(of a secret or unknown fact) become known.

[trænˈspaɪər]

transplant

v

To move a living plant from one place and plant it in another.

[ˈtrænsˌplænt]

transplantation

n

the 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.

[ˌtræns.plænˈteɪ.ʃən]

transplanted

v

(past tense and past participle of transplant) to move a plant from one place and plant it in another.

[trænsˈplæntɪd]

transplanting

v

the act of moving a plant from one place and planting it in another.

[trænsˈplæntɪŋ]

transponder

n

a device that receives a radio signal and automatically transmits a different signal in response.

[trænˈspɑːndər]

transport

v

To take goods or people from one place to another in a vehicle.

[ˈtrænspɔːrt]

transportable

adj

Capable of being carried or moved from one place to another.

[trænˈspɔːrtəbl̩]

transportation

n

The act or business of moving people or goods from one place to another.

[ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃn]

transported

v

past tense and past participle of transport. to move people or goods from one place to another, especially over long distances.

[trænˈspɔːrtɪd]

transporter

n

A person or thing that transports something, especially a vehicle or ship designed to carry large quantities of goods or people.

[trænˈspɔːrtər]

transposable

adj

Capable of being transposed, especially of a mathematical element that can be moved to the other side of an equation without changing the value.

[trænˈspoʊzəbl]

transpose

v

to change the order or position of two or more things.

[trænˈspoʊz]

transposed

v

Past tense and past participle of 'transpose'. To cause two or more things to change places with each other.

[trænˈspoʊzd]

transposition

n

The action or process of moving something from one place or context to another.

[ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃn]

transposon

n

A segment of DNA that can change its position within a genome, sometimes causing or reversing mutations.

[trænzˈpoʊzɑːn]

transsexual

adj

Relating to or being a person whose gender identity is opposite to the sex they were identified as having at birth.

[trænzˈsekʃuəl]

transshipment

n

The action of transferring goods from one ship or other form of transport to another during a journey.

[trænsˈʃɪpmənt]

transtheoretical

adj

Relating to or being a model of behavior change that integrates concepts and processes from multiple psychological theories.

[ˌtrænzθiːəˈrɛtɪkəl]

transtibial

adj

relating to, situated across, or affecting the area through the tibia (shin bone).

[trænsˈtɪb.i.əl]

transubstantiation

n

the 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.

[ˌtrænsəbˌstænʃiˈeɪʃn]

transvaluation

n

the act or process of assigning a new, especially radically different, value or meaning to something.

[ˌtrænz.væl.juˈeɪ.ʃən]

transverse

adj

situated or lying across; crosswise

[trænzˈvɜːrs]

transversely

adv

In a way that lies or extends across something; from side to side.

[trænzˈvɜːrsli]

transvestism

n

the practice of wearing clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex, especially for psychological pleasure.

[trænzˈvestɪzəm]

transvestite

n

a person, especially a man, who derives pleasure from dressing in clothes typically associated with the opposite sex.

[trænzˈvestaɪt]

transylvanian

adj

From or relating to Transylvania, a historical region in central Romania.

[ˌtrænsɪlˈveɪniən]

trap

n

A device or enclosure designed to catch and hold animals.

[træp]

trapdoor

n

A hinged or sliding door in a floor, ceiling, or roof.

[ˈtræp.dɔːr]

trapeze

n

a horizontal bar hanging from two ropes high above the ground, used by acrobats in a circus.

[træˈpiːz]

trapezius

n

a large flat triangular muscle covering the back of the neck and shoulder and moving the shoulder blade and arm.

[trəˈpiːziəs]

trapezoid

n

a flat shape with four straight sides, where one pair of opposite sides is parallel.

[ˈtræpəzɔɪd]

trapezoidal

adj

having the shape of a trapezoid (a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides).

[ˌtræpɪˈzɔɪdl]

trapline

n

A line of traps set to catch animals, especially fur-bearing animals.

[ˈtræplaɪn]

trapped

adj

Caught and held in a place or situation from which one cannot escape.

[træpt]

trapper

n

a person who traps wild animals, especially for their fur.

[ˈtræpər]

trappings

n

The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing

[ˈtræpɪŋz]

trappist

n

A member of a branch of the Cistercian order of monks noted for its austerity and strict observance of silence.

[ˈtræpɪst]

trash

n

Waste material or unwanted things that are thrown away.

[træʃ]

trash-can

n

A container for holding waste until it is collected.

[ˈtræʃ kæn]

trash-strewn

adj

covered with or containing a lot of scattered trash or rubbish.

[ˈtræʃ ˌstruːn]

trash-talking

n

The act of insulting or speaking negatively about an opponent, especially to gain a psychological advantage in a competition.

[ˈtræʃ ˌtɔːkɪŋ]

trashcan

n

A container for holding waste material until it can be taken away.

[ˈtræʃˌkæn]

trashed

adj

damaged or destroyed, often violently.

[træʃt]

trashing

n

The act of severely criticizing or verbally abusing someone or something.

[ˈtræʃɪŋ]

trashy

adj

of very poor quality; cheap and worthless

[ˈtræʃi]

trattoria

n

a small, often family-run italian restaurant serving simple, traditional food.

[ˌtrɑːtəˈriːə]

trauma

n

a severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience

[ˈtraʊmə]

traumatic

adj

relating to or causing severe emotional shock and distress

[traʊˈmætɪk]

traumatize

v

to cause (someone) to become very upset in a way that leads to serious emotional or mental problems

[ˈtraʊmətaɪz]

traumatized

adj

suffering lasting emotional shock and distress as a result of a deeply disturbing or frightening experience.

[ˈtraʊmətaɪzd]

travail

n

painful or laborious effort

[trəˈveɪl]

travel

v

to go on a journey, especially to a distant place

[ˈtrævəl]

travel-related

adj

Connected with or involving travel.

[ˈtrævəl rɪˌleɪtɪd]

traveled

adj

Having journeyed to many different places; experienced in traveling.

[ˈtrævəld]

traveler

n

a person who is traveling or who often travels

[ˈtrævələr]

traveling

v

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'travel', meaning to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

[ˈtrævəlɪŋ]

traveller

n

a person who is travelling or who often travels

[ˈtrævələr]

travelling

v

the present participle or gerund of travel; the act of going on a journey or moving from one place to another.

[ˈtrævəlɪŋ]

travelogue

n

a film, book, or illustrated lecture about the places visited and experiences encountered by a traveler.

[ˈtrævəlɔːɡ]

traversal

n

The act or process of crossing, moving over, or passing through something.

[trəˈvɜːrsəl]

traverse

v

To travel or move across or through an area.

[trəˈvɜːrs]

travertine

n

a white or light-coloured calcareous rock deposited from mineral springs, used in building.

[ˈtrævərˌtiːn]

travesty

n

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

[ˈtræv.ə.sti]

travois

n

A 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.

[træˈvɔɪ]

trawl

v

to fish or catch something by pulling a large net, called a trawl, through the water behind a boat

[trɑːl]

trawler

n

a fishing boat used for trawling.

[ˈtrɔːlər]

trawling

n

the activity of fishing by dragging a large wide-mouthed net (a trawl) through the water behind a boat.

[ˈtrɑːlɪŋ]

tray

n

a flat, shallow container with a raised edge, used for carrying or holding things such as food, dishes, or papers.

[treɪ]

treacherous

adj

(of a person, or their actions) appearing to be helpful or friendly but actually intending to deceive or betray.

[ˈtretʃərəs]

treacherously

adv

In a manner that betrays trust or is dangerously disloyal.

[ˈtretʃərəsli]

treachery

n

behavior that involves betraying someone's trust, especially by deceiving them.

[ˈtretʃəri]

treacle

n

A thick, sticky, dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses.

[ˈtriːkl]

tread

v

To put your foot on or in something while walking or moving.

[tred]

treadle

n

a lever worked by the foot to operate a machine, such as a sewing machine or a lathe.

[ˈtredl]

treadmill

n

An exercise machine that has a large belt moving around a set of rollers, allowing a person to walk or run in place.

[ˈtredmɪl]

treason

n

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

[ˈtriːz(ə)n]

treasonable

adj

involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country.

[ˈtriːzənəbl̩]

treasonous

adj

involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country.

[ˈtriːzənəs]

treasure

n

a collection of valuable things, especially jewels, gold, or silver

[ˈtreʒər]

treasure-trove

n

A collection or store of valuable or delightful things.

[ˈtreʒər troʊv]

treasured

adj

kept carefully because of being valued or loved

[ˈtreʒərd]

treasurer

n

a person who is responsible for the money and accounts of an organization, club, political party, etc.

[ˈtreʒərər]

treasury

n

The government department responsible for managing a country's money

[ˈtrɛʒəri]

treat

v

to behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way

[triːt]

treatable

adj

able to be cured or relieved by medical treatment.

[ˈtriːtəbl̩]

treated

v

to behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way

[ˈtriːtɪd]

treater

n

A person or company that treats something, especially in an industrial process.

[ˈtriːtər]

treatise

n

a formal, systematic written work on a particular subject.

[ˈtriːtɪs]

treatment

n

The way you deal with or behave towards someone or something.

[ˈtriːtmənt]

treatment-related

adj

Connected with or resulting from a particular medical treatment or therapy.

[ˈtriːtmənt rɪˌleɪtɪd]

treaty

n

a formal written agreement between two or more countries or governments.

[ˈtriːti]

treble

adj

Three times as much or as many; triple.

[ˈtreb(ə)l]

trebuchet

n

A large medieval military weapon used for hurling heavy stones or other missiles, consisting of a long pivoted arm powered by a falling counterweight.

[ˈtrɛbjəˌʃeɪ]

trecento

n

the 14th century, particularly with reference to italian art, literature, and culture of that period.

[treɪˈtʃɛntoʊ]

tree

n

A tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches, that can live for many years.

[triː]

tree-covered

adj

covered with trees; having many trees growing on it.

[ˈtriːˌkʌvərd]

tree-hugger

n

A person who is very concerned about protecting the environment, especially forests, and is sometimes considered to be extreme or impractical in their views.

[ˈtriːˌhʌɡər]

tree-lined

adj

(of a road, street, etc.) having trees on either side

[ˈtriːlaɪnd]

tree-planting

n

The activity of planting trees, often as part of a conservation or environmental effort.

[ˈtriː ˌplæntɪŋ]

tree-ring

n

one of the concentric rings visible in the cross-section of a tree trunk, representing one year's growth.

[ˈtriː rɪŋ]

tree-shaded

adj

Having shade provided by trees.

[ˈtriː ˌʃeɪdɪd]

tree-stand

n

A platform or structure fixed in a tree, used by hunters to observe or shoot game from an elevated position.

[ˈtriː stænd]

treehouse

n

A structure built in the branches of a tree, used especially by children for play.

[ˈtriːhaʊs]

treeless

adj

having no trees

[ˈtriːləs]

treelike

adj

resembling a tree in form or appearance

[ˈtriːlaɪk]

treeline

n

The edge of a habitat beyond which trees are unable to grow, especially the limit of tree growth on mountains or in polar regions.

[ˈtriːlaɪn]
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