Word library

Words starting with E

69 words from the news, each with a definition, etymology, and the story behind it.

ebitda

An acronym standing for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization,…

Technology

echelon

A rank or level in an organization, or a group of individuals belonging to a high social…

Business

ecotourism

A form of sustainable travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves…

Climate

eddy

A circular movement of air or water, often acting as a small vortex, which in atmospheric…

Science

edifice

A large, complex system, body of knowledge, or organizational structure.

Science

effluent

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Science

electrode

A conductor through which electric current enters or leaves an electrochemical cell,…

Science

electroencephalography

A non-invasive medical procedure used to record and measure the electrical activity of…

Psychology

electrolyser

An industrial apparatus that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen…

Climate

electrolysis

A chemical process that uses an electric current, typically from renewable energy…

Climate

embezzlement

The criminal act of dishonestly appropriating or stealing funds or assets that have been…

Politics

emblem

A symbolic mark or sign used to provide legal identification and protection under…

Technology

emissary

A person sent on a special mission, often as a diplomatic representative or agent to…

Politics

encaphalitis

An inflammation of the brain, typically caused by an infection or autoimmune reaction,…

Health

encapsulation

The act of enclosing or sealing a payload, such as a spacecraft, within a protective…

Science

enclave

A distinct cultural or social group residing within a larger, different geographic area…

Culture

encyclical

A formal letter or document sent by a Pope to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church,…

Technology

endocrinologist

A medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting…

Health

endocrinology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders…

Health

endocytosis

The cellular process by which cells take in substances from their external environment by…

Science

endogeneity

A statistical condition where an explanatory variable is correlated with the error term,…

Climate

endometriosis

A chronic medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows…

Health

endorphin

A chemical substance produced in the body that functions as a natural mood elevator and…

Culture

endowment

A large donation or fund of money given to an institution, which is invested to provide…

Culture

energetics

The branch of physical science that deals with the energy involved in physical and…

Science

engulfment

The act of a star completely surrounding, consuming, and melting down a planet or…

Science

ennui

A feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, or boredom resulting from a lack of…

Culture

enslavement

The act of exerting ownership or control over people to force them into labor or service,…

World

entanglement

The state of being closely connected, involved, or intertwined, particularly in a way…

World

enumeration

The act of explicitly listing or specifying items, rights, or powers in a formal document.

Culture

envoy

A diplomatic representative or messenger sent by a government to conduct business or…

Business

epazote

The name of a specific restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, located at the Hilton El…

Culture

epidemiologist

A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease…

Science

epidemiology

The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control…

Health

epiphany

A moment of sudden revelation or profound insight that shifts one's perspective on a…

Health

equestrian

Relating to horseback riding or the culture and news surrounding horses.

Sports

eradication

The complete destruction, removal, or elimination of something, such as a concept,…

World

ergosphere

The outer region surrounding a rotating black hole where space-time itself is dragged in…

Science

erythrulose

A four-carbon ketose sugar molecule, naturally occurring in raspberries, used in the…

Science

escrow

A legal and financial arrangement where a neutral third party holds funds or assets on…

Business

espionage

The act of using technology to secretly obtain confidential or classified information,…

Technology

esports

Organized, competitive video gaming that functions as an official collegiate or…

Sports

ester

A chemical compound formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol, often characterized…

Science

estradiol

A primary form of estrogen, which is a female sex hormone that drives many of the…

Psychology

ethanol

A chemical compound used as an industrial fuel and solvent, which serves as a major…

Climate

ethicist

A professional or expert who specializes in the study and application of moral principles…

Technology

ethos

The characteristic spirit, culture, or fundamental guiding principles that shape the…

Business

ethylene

A gaseous hydrocarbon typically derived from fossil fuels, used as a fundamental building…

Climate

euphoria

An intense, often exaggerated feeling of excitement and optimism that drives high…

Business

europeanism

The ideology or political movement advocating for the integration, unification, and…

World