Words starting with C

churn

The rate at which customers stop subscribing to a service or end their membership.

chute

A narrow, steep, or tube-like passage on a mountainside, often used by skiers to navigate…

chutney

A savory, flavorful condiment made from a variety of ingredients like herbs, vegetables,…

cinematheque

A film archive or specialized theater dedicated to the preservation, study, and screening…

cinephile

A person who is highly passionate about cinema and deeply interested in films as an art…

circularity

The practice of designing products and systems to minimize waste by reusing, repairing,…

clapperboard

A board with a hinged flap that is snapped shut at the start of a film take to…

clemency

A formal act of mercy or leniency, specifically the reduction of a sentence or the…

climatologist

A scientist who studies long-term climate patterns and models to project future…

clinostat

A laboratory device that rotates biological samples to nullify the effects of gravity,…

coda

A concluding event, statement, or section that brings something to an end, often…

coercion

The act of using force, threats, or intimidation to compel an individual to do something…

cogeneration

The simultaneous production of two forms of energy, typically electricity and useful…

collaboratory

A research organization, often digital or virtual, that enables scientists from different…

collectivism

A social or political principle that prioritizes the goals, needs, and responsibilities…

collider

A large-scale particle accelerator designed to smash subatomic particles together at…

colocalization

A statistical method used in genetic studies to determine if two different traits are…

colonialism

The policy or practice of acquiring political control over another country or territory,…

colossus

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or influence, especially within a…

coma

The nebulous, cloud-like envelope of gas and dust that surrounds the nucleus of a comet…

comestible

An item that is fit to be eaten or is considered food-like in nature.

comet

A small celestial body consisting of ice and dust that orbits the sun and develops a…

comeuppance

A deserved or fitting punishment for an action, often implying a sense of ironic…

commendation

An official expression of praise or formal recognition for an achievement.

commons

A shared natural resource—in this case, the Earth's atmosphere—that is available for…

commonwealth

A formal title for certain U.S. states, including Pennsylvania, that signifies a…

communiqué

An official public announcement or statement, typically issued by a government or…

comorbidity

The simultaneous presence of two or more distinct medical or psychological conditions in…

compas

A popular style of Haitian dance music characterized by a steady, rhythmic beat and the…

compiler

A specialized software tool that translates code written in a high-level programming…

complacency

A state of smug or uncritical satisfaction with one's situation, leading to a lack of…

complementarity

The state of being useful or effective when combined with other things to create a more…

complicity

The state of being involved with others in an illegal or morally questionable activity.

comptroller

A high-ranking government official responsible for overseeing financial management,…

compulsivity

A mental health trait characterized by an irresistible urge to perform repetitive…

compute

In the context of the AI industry, the raw processing power and hardware infrastructure…

conceit

A commonly held, often mistaken or outdated belief or guiding principle.

conch

A large tropical sea mollusk with a spiral shell, frequently used as a key ingredient in…

concierge

A personalized digital assistant or service platform designed to manage specific needs…

conclave

A private, exclusive gathering or assembly of people with a shared interest, convened for…

concordance

Agreement or consistency between different sets of data or findings.

confab

An informal discussion or private meeting between people.

conflagration

A large, destructive, and uncontrollable fire that spreads rapidly over a wide area.

congee

A savory, comforting rice porridge often served as a traditional breakfast dish in…

congruence

The state of agreement or harmony between two or more things, specifically where visual…

conjugate

In biochemistry, to chemically link two distinct molecules together—such as a therapeutic…

conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being organized, dependable, and disciplined, and…

consciousness

The state of being aware of one's own feelings and surroundings, specifically regarding…

consecration

The formal act of setting someone or something apart for a sacred, holy, or official…

conservancy

An organization or trust dedicated to the protection, management, and preservation of…