Words starting with A

astrophysics

The branch of science that uses the principles of physics to study the nature, structure,…

astroturfing

The practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization to make it appear as…

atelier

A private workshop or studio where a professional artist, designer, or craftsperson…

atheism

The rejection of religious belief or the specific lack of belief in the existence of a…

atrophy

The gradual decline or weakening of an institution, power, or capacity due to neglect,…

attaché

A diplomatic official who is assigned to an embassy as an expert in a specific field,…

attosecond

A unit of time equal to one quintillionth of a second (10^-18 seconds), used here to…

attrition

The steady, gradual reduction in the number of workers in a field or organization caused…

audacity

A willingness to take bold, risky, or controversial actions, often viewed by others as…

auditability

The capacity of a system or process to be systematically tracked, verified, and analyzed…

aurora

A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions,…

auspices

Support, guidance, or oversight provided by a person or organization in an official or…

authoritarianism

A form of government or political system characterized by strong central power, limited…

autocracy

A system of government where supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person,…

autodialer

A hardware or software system that automatically dials phone numbers to connect calls or…

autonomy

The capacity to govern oneself and make independent choices; in this context, it refers…

aversion

A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or avoidance regarding a specific principle,…

avionics

The electronic systems and devices used in aircraft, spacecraft, or satellites for tasks…