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42. actī̆f, -ī̆ve adj.
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active
32 quotations in 4 senses
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Of human actions: done (as opposed to suffered), voluntary; actif cursing, self-excommunication.
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44. actūā̆l, -ē̆l adj.
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actuel
22 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Of things, conditions, emotions, qualities: existing in fact, real; of actions: really done; (b) surg. real (as opposed to potential); actual cauterie, a cauterizing operation involving the……
45. actūalitẹ̄ n.
2 quotations in 1 sense
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Effective power, efficacy; ?essence.
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48. adama(u)nt n.
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adamaunt
33 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) A kind of precious stone; diamond; (b) adamant; fig. something indestructible and enduring, something impenetrable.
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51. adinvenciǒun n.
2 quotations in 1 sense
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An idea of one's own inventing; a fabrication.
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52. adjectī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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adjective
10 quotations in 1 sense
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Gram. (a) Adjectival; noun adjectif, an adjective; verb adjectif, a verbal noun or adjective; (b) as noun: adjective.
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53. adjūrement n.
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A solemn entreaty.
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54. administrāciǒun n.
28 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Act of administering, management; commun administracioun, administration of public affairs or government; (b) administrative position or function; right or power to govern, office; (c) management……
55. administrātǒur n.
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(a) Manager, steward; (b) one who manages a deceased person's estate (who may or may not be one of the executors).
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56. administre, -er n.
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administer
2 quotations in 1 sense
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One who manages the estate of a deceased person.
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57. administren v.
9 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) To manage or control (sth.), administer (a government, an office); (b) to attend to the needs of (sb.), minister to; supply (sth. to sb.); give (seed to a sower); do or dispense (justice).
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