-ical
(Latin: from -icalis, a suffix that forms adjectives from nouns; of or having to do with; having the nature of; constituting or being; containing or made up of; made by or caused by; like, characteristic of; art or system of thought; chemical terms)
cosmopolitical
Referring to universal politics or interests.
cosmotropical
Circumtropical; occurring throughout the tropics.
costicervical
A reference to or connecting the ribs and the neck.
costocervical
Concerning the ribs and neck.
craniological
A reference to craniology or the scientific study of the shapes, sizes, and other characteristics of human skulls.
cylindrical
cynical (adjective), more cynical, most cynical
Pertaining to those who believe that other people care only about themselves and so they are not sincere or honest: Many people are cynical citizens and they are skeptical about their political leaders.
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cynological
A reference to cynology or a natural history about dogs.
demonological
1. Descriptive of the study of demons or superstitions about demons.
2. Characterized by the doctrine of demons.
2. Characterized by the doctrine of demons.
dendrochronological (adjective) (not comparable)
In biology and archaeology, pertaining to the science that uses the placement of the annual growth rings in (ancient) trees to date the correct year of formation: The dendrochronological research by the students was used to date past occurrences in the envirmonemt by comparing the growth rings in old timber.
dentomechanical
A reference to the work of a dental technician.
dentosurgical
deontological
Relating to philosophical theories that state that the moral content of an action is not wholly dependent on its consequences.
diabolical (adjective), more diabolical, most diabolical
Descriptive of those who are very cruel, devilish, or wicked: Terrorists are considered to be diabolical people because they attack others so viciously in various countries.
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diacritical
1. Serving to distinguish or able to distinguish; said of a mark or symbol to show pronunciation.
2. Indicating a change or modification in something; especially, in the way a printed letter is to be pronounced or stressed.
3. Capable of distinguishing, discerning, or showing a capacity for discerning.
2. Indicating a change or modification in something; especially, in the way a printed letter is to be pronounced or stressed.
3. Capable of distinguishing, discerning, or showing a capacity for discerning.
