Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
Showing words 721–840 of 3,025. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
terroristic
adjrelating to or involving acts of terrorism
terrorize
vto fill or overpower someone with intense fear, often to control or coerce them.
terrorized
vTo fill someone with extreme fear; to coerce or control through intimidation.
terry-cloth
nA thick cotton fabric with uncut loops on both sides, used especially for making towels and robes.
terrycloth
nA thick, absorbent cotton fabric with uncut loops on both sides, used especially for towels and robes.
terse
adjusing few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly
tersely
advin a brief and direct way, using few words
tertiary
adjrelating to a third level, rank, or stage
tessitura
nthe average range of a vocal part or a melody in a piece of music.
test
na set of questions or exercises to measure someone's skill, knowledge, or ability
test-ban
nan agreement or treaty to prohibit the testing of nuclear weapons
test-drive
vTo drive a vehicle to test its performance, especially before deciding to buy it.
test-fired
vTo fire a weapon, engine, or missile as a test of its performance or reliability.
test-retest
nA method of assessing the reliability of a test by administering the same test to the same subjects on two separate occasions.
test-score
nThe number of points or marks achieved on a test or examination.
test-taker
na person who takes a test or examination.
test-taking
nThe act or process of taking a test or examination.
testable
adjAble to be tested or subjected to a test.
testament
nA person's will, especially the part relating to personal property.
testamentary
adjrelating to or bequeathed or appointed through a will.
testator
nA person who has made a will, especially one who has died leaving a valid will.
testbed
nA place, situation, or system used for testing new ideas, methods, or equipment.
tested
adjhaving been subjected to a test or examination to check quality, performance, or reliability.
tester
na person or thing that tests something, especially a person who checks that machines or systems are working correctly
testicle
nEither of the two oval male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone, enclosed in the scrotum behind the penis.
testicular
adjRelating to or affecting the testicles.
testify
vto make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law
testily
advIn an impatient, irritated, or annoyed manner.
testimonial
na formal written statement about someone's character, qualities, or abilities, often used for a job application.
testimony
nA formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
testiness
nThe state or quality of being easily annoyed or irritable.
testing
adjDifficult to deal with and needing great strength or ability.
testis
nEither of the two oval male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone.
testosterone
na steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes.
testy
adjEasily annoyed or irritated; impatient and bad-tempered.
tetanus
na serious disease caused by bacteria entering the body through wounds, making the muscles, especially the jaw muscles, become stiff
tete-a-tete
na private conversation between two people
tether
na rope or chain used to tie an animal to a post or to restrict its movement
tethered
adjAttached or tied with a rope, chain, or similar restraint, limiting the range of movement.
tetra
na small, brightly colored tropical freshwater fish, often kept in aquariums.
tetrachloride
na chemical compound containing four chlorine atoms combined with another element or radical.
tetracycline
na yellow, crystalline antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium, effective against a wide range of bacteria.
tetrahedral
adjhaving the shape of a tetrahedron; relating to or being a tetrahedron.
tetrahedron
na solid shape with four flat triangular faces; a triangular pyramid.
tetrapod
nA vertebrate animal with four limbs or, in the case of snakes and whales, descended from such an animal.
teutonic
adjRelating to the Germanic peoples, especially those of a group including the Germans, Dutch, Scandinavians, and English.
Texan
nA person from the US state of Texas.
texas-size
adjExtremely large; of a size comparable to the U.S. state of Texas.
texas-sized
adjVery large; enormous, especially in comparison to something else.
texas-style
adjRelating to or characteristic of the US state of Texas, especially in being large, bold, or flamboyant.
text
nThe main written part of a book, magazine, or website, not the pictures or notes.
text-based
adjUsing or consisting only of text; not involving or containing graphics, sound, or other multimedia elements.
text-messaging
nThe activity or practice of sending and receiving text messages, especially using a mobile phone.
text-only
adjConsisting of or limited to text, without graphics, audio, or other multimedia elements.
text-to-speech
nA technology or system that converts written text into audible spoken words.
textbook
nA book used as a standard source of information for a particular subject, especially one used in schools or colleges.
textile
nany type of cloth made by weaving or knitting
textual
adjRelating to or based on a text.
textualism
na method of legal or literary interpretation that focuses strictly on the ordinary meaning of the words in a text, considered in their context, without regard to the author's intent or the consequences of the interpretation.
textuality
nThe quality or condition of being a text or having textual characteristics.
textualized
adjExpressed or represented in the form of a written text.
textural
adjRelating to the texture of a surface or substance; having a particular texture.
texture
nThe way a surface or substance feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is.
textured
adjHaving a surface that is not smooth but has a raised pattern or different parts that you can feel.
Thai
adjOf or relating to Thailand, its people, or their language.
thai-style
adjof, relating to, or characteristic of the style, manner, or methods found in or associated with Thailand
thalamus
nEither of two masses of grey matter in the brain that relay sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.
thalassemia
nA hereditary form of anemia caused by faulty hemoglobin production, prevalent in populations from the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
thali
na meal from the indian subcontinent consisting of a selection of various dishes served on a large metal plate or in small bowls.
thalidomide
nA drug formerly used as a sedative and to treat morning sickness, but withdrawn after being found to cause severe birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
thallium
na soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element, highly toxic, with atomic number 81.
than
conjused to introduce the second part of a comparison
thane
na man who held land from a scottish or anglo-saxon king in return for military service; a feudal lord or baron.
thank
vto tell someone that you are grateful for something they have done or given you
thank-you
nAn expression of gratitude.
thankful
adjfeeling or expressing gratitude; pleased and relieved.
thankfully
advUsed to express pleasure or satisfaction that something good has happened or a bad situation has been avoided.
thankfulness
nThe state or feeling of being grateful or thankful.
thankless
adj(of a job or task) not receiving or likely to receive thanks or appreciation
thanks
plural nounAn expression of gratitude.
Thanksgiving
nA public holiday in the US and Canada for giving thanks for the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
that
pronused to refer to a specific person, thing, idea, or event mentioned, known, or understood by the speaker and listener
thatch
nA roof covering made of straw, reeds, or similar plant material.
thatch-roofed
adjhaving a roof made of thatch (dried plant material such as straw or reeds)
thatched
adjcovered with thatch (dry plant material such as straw or reeds).
thatched-roof
adjHaving a roof made of dried straw, reeds, or similar material.
thatcherite
adjrelating to or characteristic of the political or economic policies of margaret thatcher, former british prime minister, especially in advocating free-market capitalism, deregulation, and reduced state intervention.
thaw
v(of ice, snow, or a frozen substance) to turn into liquid or become soft as a result of warming up.
thawed
adj(of ice, snow, or a frozen substance) having become liquid or soft as a result of warming up.
thawing
nThe process of ice, snow, or a frozen substance becoming liquid or soft as a result of warming up.
the
artUsed to refer to a specific person or thing already mentioned, known, or understood.
theater
na building or outdoor area where plays, movies, or other performances are presented to an audience.
theatergoer
na person who frequently goes to the theater, especially one who does so as a habit or for pleasure.
theatre
nA building or outdoor area where plays and other dramatic performances are given.
theatrical
adjrelating to the theater, actors, or acting
theatricality
nthe quality of being exaggerated and excessively dramatic, especially in a way that is not sincere.
theatrically
advin a manner that is exaggerated and dramatic, as if performing in a theatre
theatrics
nexaggerated or overly dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.
theban
adjOf or relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.
thee
pronAn archaic or dialectal form of 'you', used as the singular object of a verb or preposition.
theft
nThe action or crime of stealing something.
their
detBelonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
theirs
pronused to refer to something belonging to or associated with two or more people or things previously mentioned
theism
nbelief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.
theist
nA person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.
theistic
adjRelating to or characterized by belief in the existence of a god or gods.
them
pronUsed as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
thematic
adjRelating to or constituting a theme or topic.
thematically
advIn a way that relates to the theme or themes of something.
thematics
nThe branch of knowledge or study that deals with themes, especially the study of themes in literature or music.
theme
nThe main subject or idea in a piece of writing, speech, film, etc.
theme-park
nA large outdoor area designed for entertainment, with rides, shows, and other attractions based on a particular idea or group of ideas.
themed
adjHaving a particular theme or subject as its central focus.
themselves
pronused as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.
then
advat that time; at the time in question
then-current
adjExisting, prevailing, or in effect at that specific past time being discussed.
then-existing
adjExisting at that time in the past; previously existing.
then-governor
nA person who held the position of governor at a previous time.
then-new
adjRecently created, acquired, or introduced; new at that time.
then-president
adjUsed to describe someone who held the position of president at a specific time in the past, often to distinguish them from the current or a future president.