Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
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thinking
nThe process of using your mind to consider something carefully.
thinly
advIn a way that involves only a small amount of something; sparsely or meagerly.
thinned
vmade or became less dense, crowded, or numerous
thinness
nthe state or quality of having little, or too little, flesh or fat on the body
thinning
nThe process of making something less dense or crowded by removing some parts.
third
adjConstituting number three in a sequence; 2nd after the second.
third-and-long
nIn American football, a specific down and distance situation where the offensive team faces a third down with a large number of yards remaining to gain a first down, typically considered a difficult passing situation.
third-best
adjRanking immediately below the second-best; being of the third highest quality or order.
third-biggest
adjRanking immediately below the two largest or most significant items in a specified category.
third-century
adjRelating to or belonging to the period of years from 201 to 300 AD.
third-class
adjof the lowest standard or quality; inferior
third-country
adjRelating to or involving a country that is not one of the two primary countries involved in a particular activity, agreement, or relationship.
third-degree
adj(of burns) of the most severe kind, affecting tissue below the skin
third-down
nIn American football, the third of four attempts a team has to advance the ball ten yards down the field, after which possession is lost if unsuccessful.
third-floor
adjlocated on the third level of a building
third-generation
adjbelonging to the third stage of development in a particular technology or field
third-grade
adjRelating to the third year of formal education, typically for children aged 8-9.
third-grader
nA student in the third year of school, typically around eight or nine years old.
third-highest
adjRanking immediately below the second highest in a series or order.
third-largest
adjRanking immediately below the two largest or most significant of its kind.
third-leading
adjRanking third in a particular category, such as points scored, votes received, or performance in a competition.
third-order
adjDenoting something that is third in a sequence, rank, or level of importance.
third-party
adjInvolving or relating to a person or group besides the two primarily involved in a situation, such as a dispute, contract, or transaction.
third-period
adjRelating to the third and final segment of a game or contest, especially in ice hockey or other sports divided into timed periods.
third-person
adjRelating to or denoting a grammatical category of pronouns and verb forms that refers to someone or something other than the speaker or addressee.
third-place
adjrelating to or finishing in third position in a competition or ranking
third-quarter
adjRelating to the last three months of a financial or calendar year.
third-ranked
adjBeing in third place in a ranking or competition.
third-ranking
adjoccupying the third position in a ranking or order of importance, quality, or achievement.
third-rate
adjof very poor quality; inferior
third-round
adjhappening or coming after two other similar stages or events
third-row
adjrelating to or located in the third row, especially of seats in a vehicle
third-stage
adjRelating to or constituting the third phase in a process or series of developments.
third-story
adjLocated on the third floor of a building.
third-string
adj(especially in sports) being a substitute player who is used only when the first and second choices are unavailable.
third-tier
adjBelonging to the third level or rank in a graded system, especially one considered less important, developed, or prestigious.
thirdhand
adj(of information) received from someone who heard it from another person, not directly from the original source
thirdly
advUsed to introduce a third point or reason.
thirds
nthe ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number three; 3rd.
thirst
nThe feeling of needing or wanting to drink something.
thirst-quenching
adjServing to satisfy or relieve thirst.
thirstily
advin a way that shows a strong desire or need to drink
thirsty
adjfeeling a need to drink something
thirteen
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the sum of ten and three; one more than twelve, seven less than twenty.
thirteen-year
adjBeing thirteen years of age.
thirteen-year-old
adjBeing thirteen years of age.
thirteenth
adjcoming next after the twelfth in position or time
thirteenth-century
adjRelating to the period from the years 1201 to 1300.
thirtieth
adjcoming next after the twenty-ninth in position
thirty
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one more than twenty-nine; 30.
thirty-day
adjLasting for or relating to a period of thirty days.
thirty-degree
adjOf or relating to an angle of thirty degrees.
thirty-eight
nThe number 38; the cardinal number following thirty-seven and preceding thirty-nine.
thirty-eight-year-old
adjBeing thirty-eight years of age.
thirty-eighth
adjbeing number 38 in a sequence; the ordinal number corresponding to thirty-eight.
thirty-fifth
ordinal numberConstituting number thirty-five in a sequence; 35th.
thirty-first
adjConstituting number thirty-one in a sequence; 31st.
thirty-five
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of five and seven; one more than thirty-four, or half of seventy.
thirty-five-year-old
adjbeing thirty-five years of age
thirty-foot
adjMeasuring thirty feet in length, height, or distance.
thirty-four
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one more than thirty-three or one less than thirty-five; 34.
thirty-four-year-old
adjBeing thirty-four years of age.
thirty-fourth
adjConstituting number thirty-four in a sequence; 34th.
thirty-minute
adjLasting for thirty minutes.
thirty-nine
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the product of three and thirteen; one more than thirty-eight, or nine less than forty; 39.
thirty-nine-year-old
adjBeing thirty-nine years of age.
thirty-ninth
adjconstituting number thirty-nine in a sequence; 39th.
thirty-odd
adjApproximately thirty, a little more than thirty.
thirty-one
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one more than thirty; 31.
thirty-one-year-old
adjBeing thirty-one years of age.
thirty-second
adjConstituting number thirty-two in a sequence; 32nd.
thirty-seven
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the sum of thirty and seven; 37.
thirty-seven-year-old
adjBeing thirty-seven years of age.
thirty-seventh
adjconstituting number thirty-seven in a sequence; 37th.
thirty-six
nthe number 36
thirty-six-year-old
adjBeing thirty-six years of age.
thirty-some
adjApproximately thirty; some number around thirty.
thirty-something
nAn age between thirty and thirty-nine years old.
thirty-third
adjConstituting number thirty-three in a sequence; 33rd.
thirty-three
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of three and eleven; one more than thirty-two; 33.
thirty-three-year-old
adjBeing thirty-three years of age.
thirty-two
nThe number equivalent to the product of three and ten plus two; 32.
thirty-two-year-old
adjBeing thirty-two years of age
thirty-year
adjLasting for or relating to a period of thirty years.
thirty-year-old
adjBeing thirty years of age
thirtyish
adjapproximately thirty years old
thirtysomething
na person who is between 30 and 39 years old.
this
pronused to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced
this-worldly
adjConcerned with or devoted to the material world and its affairs, as opposed to spiritual or religious matters; secular.
thistle
nA wild plant with prickly leaves and stems, and purple, yellow, or white flowers.
thither
advto or toward that place
thomist
nA follower or adherent of the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas.
thomistic
adjRelating to or characteristic of the theological and philosophical system of Thomas Aquinas.
thong
na narrow strip of leather or other material, used especially as a fastening or as the lash of a whip.
thoracic
adjRelating to or situated in the thorax (the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen).
thoracotomy
nA surgical operation involving an incision into the chest wall to gain access to the organs in the chest cavity.
thorax
nthe part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs; the chest.
thorium
nA radioactive metallic chemical element of the actinide series, with atomic number 90, used as a nuclear fuel and in alloys.
thorn
na stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.
thornbush
na shrub or bush that bears thorns or prickles.
thornless
adjhaving no thorns or spines
thorny
adjhaving many thorns or spines
thorough
adjComplete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
thoroughbred
adj(of an animal, especially a horse) of pure breed, with a recorded pedigree over many generations.
thoroughfare
na main road for public use or a passage through from one place to another
thoroughgoing
adjcomplete and careful; not superficial or partial
thoroughly
advin a thorough manner; completely and carefully.
thoroughness
nthe quality of being very careful and paying great attention to detail so that nothing is missed.
those
pronUsed to refer to specific people or things that are physically distant or have already been mentioned or understood.
thou
pronAn archaic or dialectal form of 'you', used when addressing one person, especially in historical, religious, or poetic contexts.
though
conjused to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected
thought
nThe process of using your mind to consider something; the ideas or opinions that result from this process.
thought-out
adjPlanned or considered carefully and in detail.
thought-provoking
adjCausing people to think seriously about a particular subject or issue.
thoughtful
adjshowing careful thought or attention
thoughtfully
advIn a way that shows careful consideration or attention.
thoughtfulness
nThe quality of being careful and considerate towards other people's feelings and needs.
thoughtless
adjnot thinking about the needs and feelings of other people; inconsiderate
thoughtlessly
advIn a way that shows a lack of thought or care for the consequences of one's actions.
thoughtlessness
nThe quality or state of being thoughtless; lack of consideration for others.