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(Greek: a suffix; pertaining to; of the nature of, like; in chemistry, it denotes a higher valence of the element than is expressed by -ous)
aitionomic (adjective), more aitionomic, most aitionomic
A reference to growth patterns and other phenomena imposed by the environment: A condition of aitionomic process could be observed in some plants that were gradually dying out due to the increase in smog and air pollution in the region.
aitiotropic (adjective), more aitiotropic, most aitiotropic
A reference to any movement that comes from an external stimulus: When the wind took up speed, Jill noticed the aitiotropic swaying of the tall trees produced by the strong gusts that howled loudly outside her home.
akinaesthetic, akinesthetic (adjective); more akinaesthetic, most akinaesthetic; more akinesthetic, most akinesthetic
Referring to a person who is affected by the absence or loss of movement: Jeff, the akinaesthetic patient, experienced disorienting situations because he could not experience motions with any part of his body.
akinesic
akinetic
Without movement, or without much movement.
A term used in neurology to denote the absence (or poverty) of movement.
albinic (adjective) (not comparable)
Of, pertaining to, or affected with albinism: Jane never saw an albinic bird that lacked melanin pigmentation and was completely white.
albuminuretic (adjective) (not comparable)
Referring to grave disorder that causes albuminuria: Dr. Cartwright told his students that a damage to the kidney or a disease of the kidney could result in a series albuminuretic situation for the patient.
albuminuric (adjective), more albuminuric, most albuminuric
Relating to or characterized by albuminuria: Nancy went to see Dr. Big because of a urine difficulty, and after being examined, he explained to her that she had an albuminuric condition that could be treated.
alcholimetric, alcoholometric (adjective), more alcholimetric, most alcholimetric; more alcoholometric, most alcoholometric
A reference to the quantity of alcohol contained in a liquid: A device called an alcoholometer is used for assessing the amount of alcholimetric content in beers, wines, and spirits.
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alcoholic (adjective), more alcoholic, most alcoholic
Relating to, containing, or produced by alcohol: Tim and Mary ordered a nice alcoholic drink at the restaurant.
O God! That men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains.
aleatocratic (adjective), more aleatocratic, most aleatocratic
Relating to the result of going into a governmental position by chance: The aleatocratic leadership of the country was a result of an unusual "luck of the draw".
aleatoric (adjective), more aleatoric, most aleatoric
1. A reference to something which is done randomly: Bill's aleatoric choices of words resulted in a confusing rendition of his lexicographic report to his fellow linguistic students.
2. Characterized by chance, often in reference to art or music: Frederic's performance involved aleatoric choices of notes rather than a fixed score.
2. Characterized by chance, often in reference to art or music: Frederic's performance involved aleatoric choices of notes rather than a fixed score.
alethic (adjective), more alethic, most alethic
Relating to the philosophical concepts of truth and possibility: One important alethic aspect of truth pertains especially to the branch of logic that formalizes them.
aleukemic (adjective) (not comparable)
In pathology, concerning a form of leukaemia; aleukaemic: The elderly Mrs. White was informed by her doctor that she had am aleukemic condition due the am absence of white blood cells in her blood.
aleukocytic (adjective), more aleukocytic, most aleukocytic
A reference to the absence of or extremely reduced numbers of blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi: Lionel's aleukocytic condition resulted in a lack of normal protection of his body against microorganisms that cause disease.