English words starting with cov

Meanings of Covalently:

adverb

In a way that involves two atoms sharing one or more pairs of electrons that hold them together

Usage examples:

Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalently bonded to a single ca…

Meanings of Covariance:

noun

The property of a function of retaining its form when the variables are linearly transformed.

Usage examples:

The matrix formulation of the model produces an estimate that can be easily transformed into geneti…

Meanings of Covariant:

noun

A function of the coefficients and variables of a given function which is invariant under a linear transformation except for a factor equal to a power of the determinant of the transformation.

Usage examples:

One-way analysis of covariance, with pretest scores as covariants, were used when tests for homogen…

adjective

Changing in such a way that mathematical interrelations with another simultaneously changing quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged.

Usage examples:

The special theory of relativity is notorious for positing laws that turn what we thought were inva…

Meanings of Covariate:

noun

An independent variable that can influence the outcome of a given statistical trial, but which is not of direct interest.

Meanings of Covariates:

noun

An independent variable that can influence the outcome of a given statistical trial, but which is not of direct interest.

Meanings of Covariation:

noun

Correlated variation.

Usage examples:

How can we account for such genetic variation and covariation of traits within the present framework?

Meanings of Cove:

noun

A small sheltered bay.

Usage examples:

Be bold and take some time to explore some of the sheltered coves and quiet bays that can be found …

Meanings of Coved:

adjective

Having a concave arch or arches; vaulted.

Usage examples:

The mosques are rounded into domes and coved roofs

Meanings of Covelline:

noun

Another term for covellite.

Meanings of Covellite:

noun

A blue mineral consisting of copper sulphide, typically occurring as a coating on other copper minerals.

Usage examples:

Generally associated minerals included other silver amalgams, covellite, and pyrite.

Meanings of Coven:

noun

A group or meeting of witches.

Usage examples:

On the first day of spring in 1996, our local newspaper ran an article about a local coven of witch…

Meanings of Covenant:

noun

An agreement.

Usage examples:

There was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned

verb

Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.

Usage examples:

The landlord covenants to repair the property

Meanings of Covenanted:

verb

Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.

Usage examples:

The landlord covenants to repair the property

noun

An agreement.

Usage examples:

There was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned

Meanings of Covenanter:

noun

(in 17th-century scotland) an adherent of the national covenant (1638) or of the solemn league and covenant (1643), upholding the organization of the scottish presbyterian church.

Usage examples:

Drawn from all parts of scotland and all sections of society, covenanters subscribed to the nationa…

Meanings of Covenanting:

verb

Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.

Usage examples:

The landlord covenants to repair the property

noun

An agreement.

Usage examples:

There was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned

Meanings of Covenantor:

noun

A person who enters a formal agreement, contract, or promise in writing.

Usage examples:

The original covenantor is no longer in possession of the land

Meanings of Covenants:

noun

An agreement.

Usage examples:

There was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned

verb

Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract.

Usage examples:

The landlord covenants to repair the property

Meanings of Covens:

noun

A group or meeting of witches.

Usage examples:

On the first day of spring in 1996, our local newspaper ran an article about a local coven of witch…

Meanings of Coventry:

proper noun

An industrial city in the west midlands of england; population 271,100 (est. 2009).

noun

A city in central england

Usage examples:

I live in northampton but come from coventry., she was studying at coventry university at the time.

Meanings of Cover for:

phrasal verb

Provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt

Meanings of Cover up:

phrasal verb

Hide from view or knowledge

Meanings of Cover-with:

idiom

To be very successful and earn admiration

Usage examples:

He didn't exactly cover himself with glory in his last job.

Meanings of Coverage:

noun

The extent to which something deals with something else.

Usage examples:

The grammar did not offer total coverage of the language

Meanings of Coverages:

noun

The extent to which something deals with something else.

Usage examples:

The grammar did not offer total coverage of the language

Meanings of Coverall:

adjective

Inclusive.

Usage examples:

A coverall term

noun

A one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work; a boiler suit.

Usage examples:

Moments later, a young girl with light brown hair and jean coveralls over a white shirt opened the …