Words starting with A

abatement

The act of reducing, removing, or suppressing a nuisance or hazard, particularly in the…

abiogenesis

The hypothetical natural process by which life arises from non-living matter, such as…

abode

A place where one lives; a home or dwelling.

abrasion

A scrape or area of damaged skin caused by friction or rubbing against a rough surface.

abstinence

The practice of refraining from certain pleasures or substances, such as meat and…

accession

The formal act of joining or becoming a member of an institution, organization, or treaty.

acclimation

The physiological process by which a living organism adjusts its internal functions to…

acclimatization

The physiological process by which an individual or a population adjusts to changes in…

accolade

A formal expression of praise, recognition, or an award given to honor an individual's…

accretion

The process of growth or increase in size by the gradual addition of new assets or…

accumbens

Short for nucleus accumbens, a region in the basal forebrain of the brain that plays a…

acidification

The ongoing decrease in the pH value of the Earth's oceans, caused primarily by the…

acolyte

A dedicated follower, assistant, or devoted supporter of a prominent leader or cause.

acquiescence

The act of accepting, complying, or giving in to something without protest, often…

actuary

A professional who uses advanced mathematical, statistical, and financial models to…

acuity

The severity, intensity, or level of urgency of a patient's medical condition.

addendum

An additional document or supplementary information attached to an existing report or…

adiposity

The quality or state of being obese; specifically, the accumulation of fat tissue,…

adjudication

The legal process of settling a case or dispute through a judicial ruling or formal…

adobo

A popular Filipino dish consisting of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated and simmered…

advent

The arrival or beginning of a notable person, thing, or event, especially one that…

advertorial

A form of advertisement in a publication that is designed to look and read like an…

aegis

The protection, backing, or official support and guidance of a particular organization or…

aeronautics

The science and technology involved in designing, building, and operating aircraft and…

afferent

Nerve fibers or pathways that carry impulses inward toward a central organ, such as the…

afforestation

The act or process of establishing a forest on land that was not previously forested.

afterglow

The lingering, detectable radiation or light remaining from a powerful event,…

agonist

A substance that binds to a specific receptor in the body and initiates or enhances a…

agrarians

People who live or work in rural areas, particularly those whose livelihoods are tied to…

agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by being cooperative, kind, sympathetic, and…

agribusiness

The large-scale, industrialized business of agricultural production, often implying…

agrivoltaics

The practice of using the same plot of land for both solar energy production and…

agroforestry

A land management system where trees or shrubs are grown in association with agricultural…

agronomist

A professional expert in the science of soil management and crop production, often…

airframe

The structural, load-bearing framework of an aircraft, excluding the engines and internal…

alchemy

The act of using the powers and influence of a position for personal, material gain…

aldehyde

An organic chemical compound containing a specific functional group that acts as a…

alderman

An elected member of a municipal council or city government board.

algospeak

The practice of replacing certain words with euphemisms or modified terms to avoid being…

alkalization

The chemical process of increasing the pH level of a solution to make it more basic or…

alma

The school, college, or university that one formerly attended and from which one has…

almanac

A comprehensive reference book or digital resource that contains statistical, historical,…

alms

A historical term for charitable institutions, specifically homes or shelters provided…

alumna

A female graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.

amalgamation

The act or process of combining disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a unified…

amapiano

A subgenre of South African house music characterized by deep house, jazz, and lounge…

ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation, or a state of uncertainty…

amblyopia

A vision development disorder, commonly known as 'lazy eye,' where the brain fails to…

Americana

Artifacts, objects, or cultural relics that are distinctively representative of the…

amine

A class of organic chemical compounds derived from ammonia, used in carbon capture…