English dictionary: words starting with a - page 208

noun

A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

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The axiom that sport builds character

noun

A hypothetical subatomic particle postulated to account for the rarity of processes which break charge–parity symmetry.

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Or another candidate is an even more exotic particle called the axion.

noun

An imaginary line about which a body rotates.

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The earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours

adjective

Symmetrical about an axis.

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The cell interior was discretized in space with 4/1 quadrilateral axisymmetric mixed (u/p) solid el…

noun

A rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels.

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The exhaust pipe corrodes around the bend which goes over the rear axle on motor cars

noun

A rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels.

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The exhaust pipe corrodes around the bend which goes over the rear axle on motor cars

noun

A mexican salamander that in natural conditions retains its aquatic larval form throughout life but is able to breed.

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A number of salamanders, such as the north american ‘mudpuppy’ and the mexican axolotl, develop leg…

noun

The long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

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In contrast to the innervation of the proximal esophagus, axons from vagal neurons synapse within g…

adjective

Relating to an axon or axons (= thread-like structures attached to a nerve cell that send out signals away from the cell)

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These proteins regulate axonal growth during the development of the central nervous system., the gr…

adjective

Using or denoting an orthographic projection of an object, such as a building, on a plane inclined to each of the three principal axes of the object; three-dimensional but without perspective.

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But while their drawings could be visionary, they were graphically quite conventional perspective o…

noun

The long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

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In contrast to the innervation of the proximal esophagus, axons from vagal neurons synapse within g…

noun

The cytoplasm of a nerve axon.

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The brightness and density of mito-gfp labeling within presynaptic boutons provides a rough estimat…

exclamation

Said to express assent; yes.

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Aye, you're right there

noun

An affirmative answer, especially in voting.

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The house divided: ayes 211, noes 271

adverb

Always or still.

Usage examples:

I've aye fancied seeing edinburgh

noun

A tropical vine of the amazon region, noted for its hallucinogenic properties.

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In south america the sacred use of the psychedelic ayahuasca has moved from the native populations …

noun

A high-ranking religious leader among shiite muslims, especially in iran.

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The chief ayatollah of the shiite muslims in iraq says he wants direct democratic elections to take…

noun

A high-ranking religious leader among shiite muslims, especially in iran.

Usage examples:

The chief ayatollah of the shiite muslims in iraq says he wants direct democratic elections to take…

exclamation

Said to express assent; yes.

Usage examples:

Aye, you're right there

noun

An affirmative answer, especially in voting.

Usage examples:

The house divided: ayes 211, noes 271

adverb

Always or still.

Usage examples:

I've aye fancied seeing edinburgh

noun

(used esp. in voting) yes, or a vote that means yes and supports a suggestion or plan of action

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The ayes have it, 20 to 12, and the motion is carried.

noun

An affirmative answer, especially in voting.

Usage examples:

The house divided: ayes 211, noes 271

exclamation

Said to express assent; yes.

Usage examples:

Aye, you're right there

adverb

Always or still.

Usage examples:

I've aye fancied seeing edinburgh

noun

An animal of a mainly white breed of dairy cattle.

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Besides jerseys and holsteins, other us dairy breeds such as ayrshires, brown swiss, guernseys and …

proper noun

A former county of south-western scotland, on the firth of clyde, now divided into the council areas of north ayrshire, east ayrshire, and south ayrshire.

noun

The traditional hindu system of medicine (incorporated in atharva veda, the last of the four vedas), which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.

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The efficacy of traditional systems such as ayurveda, siddha and yoga is well-known.

abbreviation

Arizona (in official postal use).

Written abbreviation for the us state of arizona: used in addresses

noun

A deciduous flowering shrub with clusters of brightly coloured, sometimes fragrant flowers. azaleas are typically smaller than other rhododendrons and there are numerous cultivars.

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These are gardens for all seasons with the rhododendron dell, the azaleas and flowering cherry tree…

noun

A deciduous flowering shrub with clusters of brightly coloured, sometimes fragrant flowers. azaleas are typically smaller than other rhododendrons and there are numerous cultivars.

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These are gardens for all seasons with the rhododendron dell, the azaleas and flowering cherry tree…

adjective

Relating to azerbaijan or its people or their language.

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Yusuf, the son of azerbaijani parents, grew up britain and studied classical music at the royal aca…

noun

A native or inhabitant of azerbaijan, or a person of azerbaijani descent.

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Under the russian empire, azerbaijanis were known collectively as tatars and/or muslims, together w…