Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with T

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teff

n

A type of cereal grass native to Ethiopia, cultivated for its tiny, nutritious seeds which are ground into flour.

[tɛf]

tefillin

n

In Judaism, a pair of small black leather boxes containing Hebrew texts on parchment, worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers.

[təˈfɪlɪn]

teflon-coated

adj

Covered with a layer of Teflon, a non-stick synthetic material.

[ˈtɛflɑːn ˌkoʊtɪd]

tegmen

n

a covering or integument, especially of an insect or plant part.

[ˈtɛɡmən]

telco

n

A telecommunications company.

[ˈtelkoʊ]

telecast

n

A television broadcast.

[ˈtelɪkæst]

telecom

n

The systems and services used for sending and receiving messages by telephone, radio, television, or computer

[ˈtelɪkɑːm]

telecommunications

n

The technology and systems used for transmitting information over long distances by electronic means, such as by telephone, radio, television, or the internet.

[ˌtelɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃnz]

telecommute

v

To work from home, communicating with a central office or other workers by phone, email, or the internet.

[ˈteləkəˌmjuːt]

telecommuting

n

The practice of working from home, making use of the internet, email, and the telephone.

[ˌtelɪkəˈmjuːtɪŋ]

teleconference

n

A meeting between people in different places using telephones or video equipment so they can see and hear each other.

[ˌtelɪˈkɑːnfrəns]

teleconferencing

n

The holding of a conference or meeting by people in different places using telecommunications links, such as telephone or video systems.

[ˌtelɪˈkɑːnfrənsɪŋ]

telecosm

n

A conceptual sphere or realm of global telecommunications and digital networks.

[ˈtelɪkɑːzəm]

telegenic

adj

Having an appearance or manner that looks attractive on television.

[ˌteləˈdʒenɪk]

telegram

n

A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.

[ˈteləˌɡræm]

telegraph

n

An old-fashioned system of sending messages over long distances by using electrical signals sent along wires.

[ˈtel.ə.ɡræf]

telegrapher

n

a person who operates a telegraph.

[təˈlɛɡrəfər]

telegraphic

adj

using very few words, as if sending a telegram

[ˌtelɪˈɡræfɪk]

telegraphy

n

the process of sending messages over long distances by using electrical signals, especially by using a code such as morse code.

[təˈleɡrəfi]

telekinesis

n

the supposed ability to move physical objects with the mind, without any physical interaction.

[ˌtelɪkɪˈniːsɪs]

telekinetic

adj

Relating to the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other non-physical means.

[ˌtelɪkɪˈnetɪk]

telemark

n

A style of skiing characterized by a turn in which the heel of the boot is free from the ski, allowing the skier to bend the knee and bring the rear ski forward.

[ˈtɛləˌmɑrk]

telemarketer

n

A person whose job is to sell products or services by making telephone calls to potential customers.

[ˌtelɪˈmɑːrkɪtər]

telemarketing

n

The marketing of goods or services by telephone, especially unsolicited calls to potential customers.

[ˈtel.əˌmɑːr.kɪ.t̬ɪŋ]

telematics

n

The branch of information technology which deals with the long-distance transmission of computerized information, especially relating to motor vehicles.

[ˌtɛləˈmætɪks]

telemedicine

n

The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology.

[ˌtelɪˈmedɪsn]

telemetry

n

The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.

[təˈlɛmɪtri]

telenovela

n

a type of television drama series, originating in latin america, characterized by a melodramatic narrative and a limited number of episodes.

[ˌtɛlənoʊˈvɛlə]

teleological

adj

Relating to or involving the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise.

[ˌtɛliəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl]

teleology

n

The philosophical explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes.

[ˌtɛliˈɑːlədʒi]

telepath

n

A person who is believed to have the ability to communicate directly from one mind to another without using speech, writing, or other normal signals.

[ˈtel.ə.pæθ]

telepathic

adj

Relating to the direct communication of thoughts or feelings between minds without using normal senses like sight or hearing.

[ˌteləˈpæθɪk]

telepathically

adv

In a manner that involves the direct communication of thoughts or feelings between minds without using the known senses.

[ˌtel.əˈpæθ.ɪ.kəl.i]

telepathy

n

The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas directly from one person's mind to another's without using any known human senses or physical interaction.

[təˈlepəθi]

telephone

n

a system for talking to someone else over long distances using wires or radio; a piece of equipment used for this.

[ˈtel.ə.foʊn]

telephonic

adj

Relating to or using a telephone.

[ˌtɛləˈfɑːnɪk]

telephony

n

A system or technology for transmitting voice or other sound over a distance, especially by converting sounds into electrical signals.

[təˈlef.ə.ni]

telephoto

adj

Relating to or using a lens or lens system that makes distant objects appear larger.

[ˌtelɪˈfoʊtoʊ]

telepresence

n

the use of virtual reality technology, especially with the aid of cameras and robotic tools, to operate machinery or interact with an environment from a distance as if one were physically present.

[ˌtelɪˈprezəns]

teleprompter

n

A device that displays a prepared speech or script for a speaker or performer to read while looking directly at a camera or audience.

[ˈtelɪprɑːmptər]

telescope

n

an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and focused and the resulting image magnified.

[ˈteləskoʊp]

telescopic

adj

relating to, made with, or containing a telescope

[ˌtɛlɪˈskɑːpɪk]

telescopically

adv

in a way that relates to or involves a telescope

[ˌtɛlɪˈskɑːpɪkli]

telescoping

adj

(of an object or device) consisting of parts that slide into one another so that the overall length can be adjusted.

[ˈteləskoʊpɪŋ]

telescreen

n

a screen, especially a television screen, used for viewing pictures transmitted from a distance.

[ˈtelɪskriːn]

telethon

n

A very long television program, especially one broadcast to raise money for a charity.

[ˈtel.ə.θɑːn]

teletype

n

A telegraphic apparatus that prints messages typed on a keyboard.

[ˈtɛləˌtaɪp]

televangelist

n

a Christian minister, typically an evangelical Protestant, who conducts regularly televised religious programs to preach and raise funds.

[ˌtɛləˈvændʒəlɪst]

televise

v

To broadcast programs or events by television.

[ˈtel.ə.vaɪz]

televised

adj

broadcast on television

[ˈteləvaɪzd]

television

n

A system for converting visual images (with sound) into electrical signals, transmitting them, and displaying them electronically on a screen.

[ˈtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən]

televisual

adj

Relating to or suitable for television, especially in its visual aspects.

[ˌtelɪˈvɪʒuəl]

telex

n

A system of communication using teleprinters connected by a public or private network.

[ˈtelɛks]

tell

v

to say something to someone, usually giving them information

[tɛl]

tell-all

adj

Revealing personal or private information, especially of a scandalous nature.

[ˈtel ɑːl]

tell-tale

adj

Revealing or indicating something, especially something undesirable or secret.

[ˈtel teɪl]

teller

n

a person employed to deal with customers' transactions in a bank

[ˈtelər]

tellin

n

A marine bivalve mollusc of the family Tellinidae, typically having a thin, flattened, often brightly coloured shell and living buried in sand or mud.

[ˈtɛlɪn]

telling

adj

Having a strong or significant effect; revealing what is important or true.

[ˈtelɪŋ]

tellingly

adv

in a way that reveals or indicates something significant

[ˈtelɪŋli]

telltale

adj

Revealing or indicating something, often something private or secret

[ˈtelˌteɪl]

telluric

adj

Relating to the earth or soil.

[tɛˈlʊrɪk]

telly

n

A television set.

[ˈteli]

telomerase

n

An enzyme that adds telomeric DNA to the ends of chromosomes, preventing them from shortening during cell division.

[təˈlɑːməreɪs]

telomere

n

A compound structure at the end of a chromosome that protects it from deterioration or from fusing with other chromosomes.

[ˈteləmɪr]

temblor

n

an earthquake.

[ˈtemblər]

temerity

n

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

[təˈmerəti]

temp

n

A temporary employee, typically one working in an office.

[tɛmp]

temper

n

a person’s state of mind or feelings, especially in terms of being angry or calm

[ˈtempər]

tempera

n

A method of painting using pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder medium, typically egg yolk.

[ˈtɛmpərə]

temperament

n

the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave

[ˈtemprəmənt]

temperamental

adj

(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood

[ˌtempərəˈmentl]

temperamentally

adv

in a way that relates to or is influenced by a person's temperament or nature

[ˌtempərəˈmentəli]

temperance

n

the practice of controlling your behaviour and not allowing yourself too much of anything, especially food, drink, or pleasure

[ˈtem.pɚ.əns]

temperate

adj

Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.

[ˈtɛmp(ə)rət]

temperature

n

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.

[ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃər]

temperature-controlled

adj

Having the temperature regulated or maintained within specific limits.

[ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃər kənˌtroʊld]

temperature-dependent

adj

Requiring a specific temperature or range of temperatures to occur, function, or be effective.

[ˈtemprətʃər dɪˈpendənt]

temperature-sensitive

adj

Changing or reacting according to changes in temperature.

[ˈtemprətʃər ˌsensətɪv]

tempered

adj

having a specified temper or disposition

[ˈtempərd]

tempering

n

The process of treating metal or glass by heating and then cooling it to increase its strength and toughness.

[ˈtɛmpərɪŋ]

tempest

n

A violent and windy storm.

[ˈtɛmpɪst]

tempestuous

adj

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion

[temˈpestʃuəs]

template

n

A shape or pattern made of metal, plastic, or paper, used as a guide for making something accurately.

[ˈtemplət]

temple

n

A building used for the worship of a god or gods in some religions.

[ˈtɛmpəl]

tempo

n

The speed at which a piece of music is played or should be played.

[ˈtem.poʊ]

temporal

adj

Relating to time as opposed to eternity.

[ˈtem.pɚ.əl]

temporalis

n

A muscle of the side of the head involved in closing the jaw and chewing.

[ˌtɛmpəˈrælɪs]

temporality

n

The quality or state of being bound by or existing within time, as opposed to being eternal.

[ˌtɛmpəˈræləti]

temporally

adv

in a way that relates to time or the sequence of events

[ˈtem.pər.əl.i]

temporarily

adv

for a limited period of time; not permanently

[ˈtem.pə.rer.əl.i]

temporary

adj

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

[ˈtempəreri]

temporize

v

to avoid making a decision or giving a definite answer in order to gain time or delay an event.

[ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz]

temporomandibular

adj

Relating to or affecting the temporal bone and the mandible (lower jawbone), especially the joint connecting them.

[ˌtɛmpəroʊmænˈdɪbjələr]

tempt

v

To try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by promising pleasure or a reward.

[tɛmpt]

temptation

n

a strong desire to do or have something, especially something wrong or unwise

[tempˈteɪʃn]

tempter

n

a person or thing that tempts, especially the devil regarded as the source of temptation.

[ˈtemptər]

tempting

adj

Having an appealing quality that invites action or possession, often with the risk of an undesirable consequence.

[ˈtemptɪŋ]

temptingly

adv

In a way that attracts or entices someone to do something, often because it seems appealing or offers pleasure or advantage.

[ˈtemptɪŋli]

temptress

n

A woman who tempts someone, especially a sexually attractive woman who deliberately entices or seduces men.

[ˈtemptrəs]

tempura

n

A Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried.

[temˈpʊrə]

ten

n

The number equivalent to the product of five and two; one more than nine; 10

[tɛn]

ten-day

adj

Lasting for ten days.

[ˈtendeɪ]

ten-dollar

adj

costing or valued at ten dollars

[ˈten ˈdɑːlər]

ten-fifteen

n

The time ten minutes past three o'clock (i.e., 3:10)

[ˌten fɪfˈtiːn]

ten-foot

adj

Measuring ten feet in length or height.

[ˈtɛn fʊt]

ten-foot-high

adj

Measuring ten feet from the base to the top.

[ˈtɛn fʊt haɪ]

ten-four

interj

A radio code used to acknowledge a message or indicate understanding, equivalent to "message received" or "OK".

[ˌten ˈfɔːr]

ten-gallon

adj

Of or relating to a style of cowboy hat with a very tall, wide crown.

[ˈten ˌɡælən]

ten-hour

adj

Lasting for ten hours.

[ˌten ˈaʊər]

ten-inch

adj

Measuring ten inches in length, height, or diameter.

[ˌten ˈɪntʃ]

ten-mile

adj

Extending over or covering a distance of ten miles.

[ˈten maɪl]

ten-minute

adj

Lasting for ten minutes.

[ˌten ˈmɪnɪt]

ten-month-old

adj

Being ten months of age.

[ˌten mʌnθ ˈoʊld]

ten-page

adj

Consisting of ten pages.

[ˌten ˈpeɪdʒ]

ten-point

adj

Having ten points or features, especially as a rating or scoring system.

[ˈtɛn pɔɪnt]

ten-pound

adj

Weighing ten pounds.

[ˈtɛn paʊnd]

ten-speed

n

A bicycle with ten different gear ratios, allowing the rider to pedal efficiently at various speeds and on different terrains.

[ˈtɛn spiːd]

ten-story

adj

(of a building) having ten floors or levels.

[ˈten ˌstɔːri]

ten-thirty

n

The time of day that is thirty minutes after ten o'clock.

[ˌten ˈθɜːrti]
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