English words starting with T

Constituting one of ten thousand equal parts into which something is divided.

Lasting for or relating to a period of ten weeks.

Lasting for or relating to a period of ten years.

Being of the age of ten years

able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

In a determined and persistent way, holding firmly to a purpose or action.

The quality of being very determined and not giving up easily.

the possession or occupancy of land or a building by rent, lease, or payment.

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

To regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic.

(past tense and past participle of 'tend') To regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic.

an inclination to act or think in a particular way

expressing or supporting a particular opinion or point of view, especially one that is controversial or not impartial.

Easy to chew or cut; not tough

having a kind, gentle, and sympathetic nature

A newcomer or novice, especially one unused to hardship or rough living conditions.

to make meat softer and easier to eat by beating it or preparing it in a special way.

A substance or tool used to make meat more tender by breaking down its fibers.

the tenderest part of a loin of beef, pork, etc., taken from the muscle along the backbone.

in a gentle, loving, or kind way

the quality of being gentle, caring, and sympathetic

(present participle) to care for or look after someone or something

a medical condition in which a tendon becomes swollen and painful

consisting of or resembling a tendon

a strong band or cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

inflammation of a tendon, often caused by overuse.

a thin, curling stem of a climbing plant that helps it attach to a support.

A large building divided into apartments, especially in a poor area of a city.

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Ten times as great or as numerous.

A flat, ribbon-like structure, especially a tapeworm of the genus Taenia.

a ten-pound note.

A game for two or four players who use rackets to hit a ball over a net across the middle of a court.

A projecting piece of wood made for insertion into a mortise in another piece to form a joint.

a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, or a singer with this voice.

A tall, slender pin used as a target in bowling, especially in the game of tenpin bowling.

A small insectivorous mammal native to Madagascar, resembling a hedgehog or shrew, with a pointed snout and often a spiny coat.

(of a situation) causing or showing anxiety and nervousness

In a way that shows nervousness, anxiety, or mental strain.

the physical or mental state of being tense; a feeling of nervousness, anxiety, or strain.

relating to tension; capable of being stretched or drawn out.

the state of feeling nervous, worried, or not able to relax.

Full of or characterized by tension, anxiety, or suspense.

a mathematical object that describes a linear relationship between sets of algebraic objects related to a vector space.

a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by poles and ropes attached to pegs driven into the ground.

resembling a tent in appearance or structure

a long, thin, flexible arm-like or horn-like part found in some animals, used for feeling, grasping, or moving.

having tentacles or long, flexible, arm-like growths.

not certain or fixed; provisional

in a way that is not definite or certain, often because you may want to change it later

the quality or state of being hesitant, uncertain, or not fully worked out.

covered with or consisting of a tent or tents

constituting number ten in a sequence; 10th.

Relating to or belonging to the period from the year 901 to 1000 AD.

Relating to the tenth year of school, typically for students aged 15-16.

The plural form of tenth; each of ten equal parts into which something is or may be divided.

Very weak or slight; not substantial or strong.

In a very weak or slight way; lacking a sound basis or strong connections.

The quality or state of being very weak, slight, or insubstantial.

The period of time when someone holds an important job, especially a political or academic position

relating to or being an academic appointment that may lead to the granting of tenure after a probationary period

Having a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer in a university or college, after a probationary period.

a wild grass native to mexico and central america, considered to be the ancestor of modern maize.

a type of tent traditionally used by some native american peoples, made of animal skins or canvas and supported by a frame of long poles.

slightly warm; lukewarm.

In a way that is only slightly warm; lukewarmly.

a strong alcoholic spirit made in mexico from the agave plant.

A unit of information equal to one trillion (10^12) or, strictly, 1,099,511,627,776 (2^40) bytes.

capable of causing developmental malformations or birth defects in an embryo or fetus.

A set or group of three lines of verse rhyming together or connected by rhyme with an adjacent triplet.

a japanese dish consisting of fish or meat grilled or broiled after being marinated in a seasoned soy sauce mixture.

A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study

a legal restriction on the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected position

Restricted to serving for a specific, fixed period of time, especially in an official position.

Legal restrictions on the number of terms an elected official may serve in a particular office.

forming or situated at the end or extremity of something

In a way that is related to or causes death

To end something or to bring something to an end.

To bring to an end; to conclude.

Coming to an end; concluding.

the act of ending something or the end of something

A person or thing that terminates something.

Relating to the system of terms used in a particular subject.

The set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject.

The end or final point of something, such as a railway or bus route.

A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures.

The conditions that are set for an agreement, contract, or arrangement.

A small seabird of the gull family, with a forked tail and long pointed wings.

Consisting of or involving three parts or things.

Any of a large group of volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers and citrus trees.

The Latin word for earth or land.

A hard, reddish-brown baked clay used for making pots, tiles, and sculptures.

a flat, level area of ground, often one of a series of steps on a slope, used for growing crops or as a place to sit.

(of a slope or hillside) having a series of flat areas like steps, often made for farming

A series of flat areas of ground that are cut into the side of a hill like steps, used for growing crops.

a particular type of land, especially when considered in relation to its physical features or suitability for an activity.

a small edible turtle that lives in fresh or brackish water in north america.

a glass container, often with a lid, in which small plants and sometimes small land animals are kept.

a flooring material made of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished smooth.

Relating to the Earth or land, as opposed to air or water.

extremely bad or serious

very badly or unpleasantly

A small, active breed of dog originally used for hunting animals that live underground.

extremely good; excellent

to a very great or extreme degree; extremely

extremely frightened

to make someone feel extremely frightened

causing extreme fear; very frightening.

in a way that causes extreme fear

a type of pâté or similar food, typically made of finely chopped meat, fish, or vegetables, cooked and served in a deep, rectangular earthenware dish.

Relating to the land or territory owned or controlled by a particular country, ruler, or animal.

the behavior exhibited by an animal or person in defining and defending a territory.

in a way that relates to territory or land

An area of land that is controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force.

a feeling of extreme fear

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Connected with or involving terrorism.

A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Connected to or involving terrorists or terrorism.