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1. able, adj., adv., and n. View full entry a1382
...In predicative use, with for (in early use also with to). Capable of, having sufficient strength or power for; ready for, fit to cope with. Now chiefly ...
2. † abnerval, adj. View full entry 1879
...Of an electrical current in muscle: moving away from the neuromuscular junction....
3. absolute, adj. (and adv.) and n. View full entry c1400
...Grammar....
4. AC/DC, adj. View full entry 1898
...Electr. Of an electrical system or device: compatible with both alternating current and direct current....
5. acoustic, adj. and n. View full entry 1635
...Designating the sense or the organs of hearing; of or relating to the sense of hearing; auditory....
6. active, adj. and n. View full entry 1340
...Of a way or style of life: characterized by outward action rather than inward contemplation or speculation; practical. Esp. in active life, and chiefly in religious contexts. Opposed to ...
7. add-in, adj. and n. View full entry 1984
...Designating something added to a system internally, typically to improve the system's capabilities or performance....
8. additive, adj. and n. View full entry 1648
...Characterized by or involving addition; that is to be or can be added....
9. add-on, n. and adj. View full entry 1930
...Something added to an existing object or quantity; an additional component or sum; an accessory device, esp. one designed to increase capability....
10. addressable, adj. View full entry 1828
...Capable of being addressed (in various senses of the verb)....
11. adiactinic, adj. View full entry 1845
...Of a substance: not diactinic, opaque to actinic light....
12. adless, adj. View full entry 1905
...Of a newspaper, radio station, etc.: that is without advertisements; not carrying advertisements....
13. advance, n. and adj. View full entry a1400
...The action of extolling or lauding something; ostentation, boasting. Cf. advancement2. Obs....
14. aerial, adj. View full entry ?1545
...Dwelling, flying, or moving in the air, above the earth; occurring or taking place in the air; (spec. of birds or bats) spending much of the time airborne....
15. aeroacoustic, adj. View full entry 1969
...Of or relating to aeroacoustics....
16. aerodynamic, adj. View full entry 1898
...Engin. Of or relating to aerodynamics or the phenomena with which it is concerned....
17. aeroelastic, adj. View full entry 1747
...Relating to the ability to expand and to be compressed in the manner of a gas. Obs.rare....
18. affirm, adj. (and int.) View full entry 1960
...Esp. in radio communication: = affirmative1b. Also as ...
19. affirmative, adj., n., and int. View full entry c1449
...Asserting that a fact is as stated or perceived; declaring what exists; expressing a positive response....
20. afterburning, n. and adj. View full entry 1855
...gen. Burning that takes place after some event....
