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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Imbar \Im*bar"\, v. t. To bar in; to secure. [Obs.] To imbar their crooked titles. --Shak. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Imbargo \Im*bar"go\, n. See {Embargo}. | |
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Imbark \Im*bark"\, v. i. & t. See {Embark}. | |
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Imbarn \Im*barn"\, v. t. To store in a barn. [Obs.] | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Ember-goose \Em"ber-goose`\, n. [Cf. Norw. ember[?]aas, hav-imber, hav-immer, Icel. himbrin, himbrimi.] (Zo[94]l.) The loon or great northern diver. See {Loon}. [Written also {emmer-goose} and {imber-goose}.] | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Imber-goose \Im"ber-goose`\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The loon. See {Ember-goose}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Ember-goose \Em"ber-goose`\, n. [Cf. Norw. ember[?]aas, hav-imber, hav-immer, Icel. himbrin, himbrimi.] (Zo[94]l.) The loon or great northern diver. See {Loon}. [Written also {emmer-goose} and {imber-goose}.] | |
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Imber-goose \Im"ber-goose`\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The loon. See {Ember-goose}. | |
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Imborder \Im*bor"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbordered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbordering}.] [Pref. im- in + border. Cf. {Emborder}.] To furnish or inclose with a border; to form a border of. --Milton. | |
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Imborder \Im*bor"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbordered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbordering}.] [Pref. im- in + border. Cf. {Emborder}.] To furnish or inclose with a border; to form a border of. --Milton. | |
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Imborder \Im*bor"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbordered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbordering}.] [Pref. im- in + border. Cf. {Emborder}.] To furnish or inclose with a border; to form a border of. --Milton. | |
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Embower \Em*bow"er\, v. t. To cover with a bower; to shelter with trees. [Written also {imbower}.] [Poetic] --Milton. -- v. i. To lodge or rest in a bower. [Poetic] [bd]In their wide boughs embow'ring. [b8] --Spenser. | |
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Imbower \Im*bow"er\, v. t. & i. See {Embower}. | |
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Embower \Em*bow"er\, v. t. To cover with a bower; to shelter with trees. [Written also {imbower}.] [Poetic] --Milton. -- v. i. To lodge or rest in a bower. [Poetic] [bd]In their wide boughs embow'ring. [b8] --Spenser. | |
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Imbower \Im*bow"er\, v. t. & i. See {Embower}. | |
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Imbracery \Im*bra"cer*y\, n. Embracery. [Obs.] | |
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Imbraid \Im*braid"\, v. t. [Obs.] See {Embraid}. | |
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Imbrangle \Im*bran"gle\, v. t. To entangle as in a cobweb; to mix confusedly. [R.] --Hudibras. Physiology imbrangled with an inapplicable logic. --Coleridge. | |
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Imbreed \Im*breed"\, v. t. [Cf. {Inbreed}.] To generate within; to inbreed. [Obs.] --Hakewill. | |
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Imbricate \Im"bri*cate\, Imbricated \Im"bri*ca`ted\, a. [L. imbricatus, p. p. of imbricare to cover with tiles, to form like a gutter tile, fr. imbrex, -icis, a hollow tile, gutter tile, fr. imber rain.] 1. Bent and hollowed like a roof or gutter tile. 2. Lying over each other in regular order, so as to [bd]break joints,[b8] like tiles or shingles on a roof, the scales on the leaf buds of plants and the cups of some acorns, or the scales of fishes; overlapping each other at the margins, as leaves in [91]stivation. 3. In decorative art: Having scales lapping one over the other, or a representation of such scales; as, an imbricated surface; an imbricated pattern. | |
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Imbricate \Im"bri*cate\, v. t. To lay in order, one lapping over another, so as to form an imbricated surface. | |
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Imbricate \Im"bri*cate\, Imbricated \Im"bri*ca`ted\, a. [L. imbricatus, p. p. of imbricare to cover with tiles, to form like a gutter tile, fr. imbrex, -icis, a hollow tile, gutter tile, fr. imber rain.] 1. Bent and hollowed like a roof or gutter tile. 2. Lying over each other in regular order, so as to [bd]break joints,[b8] like tiles or shingles on a roof, the scales on the leaf buds of plants and the cups of some acorns, or the scales of fishes; overlapping each other at the margins, as leaves in [91]stivation. 3. In decorative art: Having scales lapping one over the other, or a representation of such scales; as, an imbricated surface; an imbricated pattern. | |
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Imbrication \Im`bri*ca"tion\, n. [Cf. F. imbrication.] An overlapping of the edges, like that of tiles or shingles; hence, intricacy of structure; also, a pattern or decoration representing such a structure. | |
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Imbricative \Im"bri*ca*tive\, a. (Bot.) Imbricate. | |
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Imbrocado \Im`bro*ca"do\, n.; pl. {Imbrocadoes}. [See {Brocade}.] Cloth of silver or of gold. [R.] | |
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Imbrocado \Im`bro*ca"do\, n.; pl. {Imbrocadoes}. [See {Brocade}.] Cloth of silver or of gold. [R.] | |
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d8Imbrocata \[d8]Im`bro*ca"ta\, Imbroccata \Im`broc*ca"ta\, n. [It. imbroccata.] A hit or thrust. [Obs.] --B. Jonson. | |
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Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. {Imbroglios}. [Written also {embroglio}.] [It. See 1st {Broil}, and cf. {Embroil}.] 1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. 2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding. Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio. --Carlyle. | |
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Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. {Imbroglios}. [Written also {embroglio}.] [It. See 1st {Broil}, and cf. {Embroil}.] 1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. 2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding. Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio. --Carlyle. | |
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Imbrown \Im*brown"\, v. t. [Pref. im- in + brown. Cf. {Embrown}.] To make brown; to obscure; to darken; to tan; as, features imbrowned by exposure. The mountain mass by scorching skies imbrowned. --Byron. | |
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Imbrue \Im*brue"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbureed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbureing}.] [Cf. OF. embruer, also embruver, embreuver, embrever, to give to drink, soak (see pref. {En-}, 1, 1st {In-}, and {Breverage}), but also OE. enbrewen, enbrowen, to stain, soil (cf. {Brewis}).] To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood. While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued. --Milton. | |
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Imbruement \Im*brue"ment\, n. The act of imbruing or state of being imbrued. | |
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Imbrute \Im*brute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbruted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbruting}.] [Pref. im- in + brute: cf. F. abrutir. Cf. {Embrute}.] To degrade to the state of a brute; to make brutal. And mixed with bestial slime, THis essence to incarnate and imbrute. --Milton. | |
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Imbrute \Im*brute"\, v. i. To sink to the state of a brute. The soul grows clotted by contagion, Imbodies, and imbrutes, till she quite lose The divine property of her first being. --Milton. | |
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Imbrute \Im*brute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbruted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbruting}.] [Pref. im- in + brute: cf. F. abrutir. Cf. {Embrute}.] To degrade to the state of a brute; to make brutal. And mixed with bestial slime, THis essence to incarnate and imbrute. --Milton. | |
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Imbrutement \Im*brute"ment\, n. The act of imbruting, or the state of being imbruted. [R.] --Brydges. | |
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Imbrute \Im*brute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbruted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbruting}.] [Pref. im- in + brute: cf. F. abrutir. Cf. {Embrute}.] To degrade to the state of a brute; to make brutal. And mixed with bestial slime, THis essence to incarnate and imbrute. --Milton. | |
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Imbrue \Im*brue"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbureed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbureing}.] [Cf. OF. embruer, also embruver, embreuver, embrever, to give to drink, soak (see pref. {En-}, 1, 1st {In-}, and {Breverage}), but also OE. enbrewen, enbrowen, to stain, soil (cf. {Brewis}).] To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood. While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued. --Milton. | |
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Imbrue \Im*brue"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbureed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbureing}.] [Cf. OF. embruer, also embruver, embreuver, embrever, to give to drink, soak (see pref. {En-}, 1, 1st {In-}, and {Breverage}), but also OE. enbrewen, enbrowen, to stain, soil (cf. {Brewis}).] To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood. While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued. --Milton. | |
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Imburse \Im*burse"\, v. t. [Pref. im- in + burse: cf. F. embourser to put into one's purse. See {Burse}, and {Purse}.] To supply or stock with money. [Obs.] | |
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Imbursement \Im*burse"ment\, n. 1. The act of imbursing, or the state of being imbursed. [Obs.] 2. Money laid up in stock. [Obs.] | |
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Impair \Im*pair"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impaired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impairing}.] [Written also {empair}.] [OE. empeiren, enpeiren, OF. empeirier, empirier, F. empirer, LL. impejorare; L. pref. im- in + pejorare to make worse, fr. pejor worse. Cf. {Appair}.] To make worse; to diminish in quantity, value, excellence, or strength; to deteriorate; as, to impair health, character, the mind, value. Time sensibly all things impairs. --Roscommon. In years he seemed, but not impaired by years. --Pope. Syn: To diminish; decrease; injure; weaken; enfeeble; debilitate; reduce; debase; deteriorate. | |
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Impair \Im*pair"\, v. t. To grow worse; to deteriorate. --Milton. | |
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Impair \Im"pair\, a. [F. impair uneven, L. impar; im- not + par equal.] Not fit or appropriate. [Obs.] | |
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Impair \Im*pair"\, n. Diminution; injury. [Obs.] | |
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Impair \Im*pair"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impaired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impairing}.] [Written also {empair}.] [OE. empeiren, enpeiren, OF. empeirier, empirier, F. empirer, LL. impejorare; L. pref. im- in + pejorare to make worse, fr. pejor worse. Cf. {Appair}.] To make worse; to diminish in quantity, value, excellence, or strength; to deteriorate; as, to impair health, character, the mind, value. Time sensibly all things impairs. --Roscommon. In years he seemed, but not impaired by years. --Pope. Syn: To diminish; decrease; injure; weaken; enfeeble; debilitate; reduce; debase; deteriorate. | |
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Impairer \Im*pair"er\, n. One who, or that which, impairs. | |
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Impair \Im*pair"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impaired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impairing}.] [Written also {empair}.] [OE. empeiren, enpeiren, OF. empeirier, empirier, F. empirer, LL. impejorare; L. pref. im- in + pejorare to make worse, fr. pejor worse. Cf. {Appair}.] To make worse; to diminish in quantity, value, excellence, or strength; to deteriorate; as, to impair health, character, the mind, value. Time sensibly all things impairs. --Roscommon. In years he seemed, but not impaired by years. --Pope. Syn: To diminish; decrease; injure; weaken; enfeeble; debilitate; reduce; debase; deteriorate. | |
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Impairment \Im*pair"ment\, n. [OE. enpeirement, OF. empirement.] The state of being impaired; injury. [bd]The impairment of my health.[b8] --Dryden. | |
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Imparadise \Im*par"a*dise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparadised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparadising}.] [Pref. im- + paradise: cf. F. emparadiser.] To put in a state like paradise; to make supremely happy. [bd]Imparadised in one another's arms.[b8] --Milton. | |
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Imparadise \Im*par"a*dise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparadised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparadising}.] [Pref. im- + paradise: cf. F. emparadiser.] To put in a state like paradise; to make supremely happy. [bd]Imparadised in one another's arms.[b8] --Milton. | |
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Imparadise \Im*par"a*dise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparadised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparadising}.] [Pref. im- + paradise: cf. F. emparadiser.] To put in a state like paradise; to make supremely happy. [bd]Imparadised in one another's arms.[b8] --Milton. | |
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Imparalleled \Im*par"al*leled\, a. Unparalleled. [Obs.] | |
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Impardonable \Im*par"don*a*ble\, a. [Cf. F. impardonnable.] Unpardonable. [Obs.] --South. | |
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Imparidigitate \Im*par`i*dig"i*tate\, a. [L. impar unequal + digitus finger.] (Anat.) Having an odd number of fingers or toes, either one, three, or five, as in the horse, tapir, rhinoceros, etc. | |
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Imparipinnate \Im*par"i*pin"nate\, a. [L. impar unequal + E. pinnate.] (Bot.) Pinnate with a single terminal leaflet. | |
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Imparisyllabic \Im*par"i*syl*lab"ic\, a. [L. impar unequal + E. syllabic: cf. F. imparisyllabique.] (Gram.) Not consisting of an equal number of syllables; as, an imparisyllabic noun, one which has not the same number of syllables in all the cases; as, lapis, lapidis; mens, mentis. | |
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Imparity \Im*par"i*ty\, n. [Pref. im- + parity: cf. F. imparit[82].] 1. Inequality; disparity; disproportion; difference of degree, rank, excellence, number, etc. --Milton. 2. Lack of comparison, correspondence, or suitableness; incongruity. In this region of merely intellectual notion we are at once encountered by the imparity of the object and the faculty employed upon it. --I. Taylor. 3. Indivisibility into equal parts; oddness. [R.] | |
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Impark \Im*park"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparked}, p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparking}.] [Cf. {Empark}.] To inclose for a park; to sever from a common; hence, to inclose or shut up. They . . . impark them [the sheep] within hurdles. --Holland. | |
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Impark \Im*park"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparked}, p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparking}.] [Cf. {Empark}.] To inclose for a park; to sever from a common; hence, to inclose or shut up. They . . . impark them [the sheep] within hurdles. --Holland. | |
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Impark \Im*park"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparked}, p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparking}.] [Cf. {Empark}.] To inclose for a park; to sever from a common; hence, to inclose or shut up. They . . . impark them [the sheep] within hurdles. --Holland. | |
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Imparl \Im*parl"\, v. i. [OF. emparler; pref. em- (L. in) + parler to speak. See {In}, prep., and {Parley}.] 1. To hold discourse; to parley. [Obs.] --Sir. T. North. 2. (Law) To have time before pleading; to have delay for mutual adjustment. --Blackstone. | |
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Imparlance \Im*par"lance\, n. [Cf. {Emparlance}, {Parlance}.] [Written also {inparliance}.] 1. Mutual discourse; conference. [Obs.] 2. (Law) (a) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of the opposite party. (b) Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit. Note: Imparlance and continuance by imparlance have been abolished in England. --Wharton (Law Dict. ). | |
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Imparsonee \Im*par`son*ee"\, a. [OF. empersone. See 1st {In-}, and {Parson}.] (Eng. Eccl. Law) Presented, instituted, and inducted into a rectory, and in full possession. -- n. A clergyman so inducted. | |
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Impart \Im*part"\, v. i. 1. To give a part or share. He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none. --Luke iii. 11. 2. To hold a conference or consultation. --Blackstone. | |
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Impart \Im*part"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparting}.] [OF. impartir, empartir, L. impartire, impertire; pref. im- in + partire to part, divide, fr. pars, partis, part, share. See {Part}, n. ] 1. To bestow a share or portion of; to give, grant, or communicate; to allow another to partake in; as, to impart food to the poor; the sun imparts warmth. Well may he then to you his cares impart. --Dryden. 2. To obtain a share of; to partake of. [R.] --Munday. 3. To communicate the knowledge of; to make known; to show by words or tokens; to tell; to disclose. Gentle lady, When I did first impart my love to you. --Shak. Syn: To share; yield; confer; convey; grant; give; reveal; disclose; discover; divulge. See {Communicate}. | |
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Impartance \Im*part"ance\, n. Impartation. | |
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Impartation \Im`par*ta"tion\, n. The act of imparting, or the thing imparted. The necessity of this impartation. --I. Taylor. | |
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Impart \Im*part"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparting}.] [OF. impartir, empartir, L. impartire, impertire; pref. im- in + partire to part, divide, fr. pars, partis, part, share. See {Part}, n. ] 1. To bestow a share or portion of; to give, grant, or communicate; to allow another to partake in; as, to impart food to the poor; the sun imparts warmth. Well may he then to you his cares impart. --Dryden. 2. To obtain a share of; to partake of. [R.] --Munday. 3. To communicate the knowledge of; to make known; to show by words or tokens; to tell; to disclose. Gentle lady, When I did first impart my love to you. --Shak. Syn: To share; yield; confer; convey; grant; give; reveal; disclose; discover; divulge. See {Communicate}. | |
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Imparter \Im*part"er\, n. One who imparts. | |
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Impartial \Im*par"tial\, a. [Pref. im- not + partial: cf. F. impartial.] Not partial; not favoring one more than another; treating all alike; unprejudiced; unbiased; disinterested; equitable; fair; just. --Shak. Jove is impartial, and to both the same. --Dryden. A comprehensive and impartial view. --Macaulay. | |
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Impartialist \Im*par"tial*ist\, n. One who is impartial. [R.] --Boyle. | |
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Impartiality \Im*par`ti*al"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. impartialit[82].] The quality of being impartial; freedom from bias or favoritism; disinterestedness; equitableness; fairness; as, impartiality of judgment, of treatment, etc. Impartiality strips the mind of prejudice and passion. --South. | |
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Impartially \Im*par"tial*ly\, a. In an impartial manner. | |
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Impartialness \Im*par"tial*ness\, n. Impartiality. --Sir W. Temple. | |
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Impartibility \Im*part`i*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being impartible; communicability. --Blackstone. | |
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Impartibility \Im*part`i*bil"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. impartibilit[82].] The quality of being incapable of division into parts; indivisibility. --Holland. | |
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Impartible \Im*part"i*ble\, a. [From {Impart}.] Capable of being imparted or communicated. | |
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Impartible \Im*part"i*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + partible: cf. F. impartible.] Not partible; not subject to partition; indivisible; as, an impartible estate. --Blackatone. | |
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Impart \Im*part"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imparted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imparting}.] [OF. impartir, empartir, L. impartire, impertire; pref. im- in + partire to part, divide, fr. pars, partis, part, share. See {Part}, n. ] 1. To bestow a share or portion of; to give, grant, or communicate; to allow another to partake in; as, to impart food to the poor; the sun imparts warmth. Well may he then to you his cares impart. --Dryden. 2. To obtain a share of; to partake of. [R.] --Munday. 3. To communicate the knowledge of; to make known; to show by words or tokens; to tell; to disclose. Gentle lady, When I did first impart my love to you. --Shak. Syn: To share; yield; confer; convey; grant; give; reveal; disclose; discover; divulge. See {Communicate}. | |
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Impartment \Im*part"ment\, n. The act of imparting, or that which is imparted, communicated, or disclosed. [R.] It beckons you to go away with it, As if it some impartment did desire To you alone. --Shak. | |
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Impearl \Im*pearl"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impearled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impearling}.] [Pref. im- in + pearl: cf. F. emperler.] 1. To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls. [Poetic] Dewdrops which the sun Impearls on every leaf and every flower. --Milton. 2. To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling pearls. [Poetic] With morning dews impearled. --Mrs. Browning. The dews of the morning impearl every thorn. --R. Digby. | |
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Impearl \Im*pearl"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impearled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impearling}.] [Pref. im- in + pearl: cf. F. emperler.] 1. To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls. [Poetic] Dewdrops which the sun Impearls on every leaf and every flower. --Milton. 2. To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling pearls. [Poetic] With morning dews impearled. --Mrs. Browning. The dews of the morning impearl every thorn. --R. Digby. | |
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Impearl \Im*pearl"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impearled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impearling}.] [Pref. im- in + pearl: cf. F. emperler.] 1. To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls. [Poetic] Dewdrops which the sun Impearls on every leaf and every flower. --Milton. 2. To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling pearls. [Poetic] With morning dews impearled. --Mrs. Browning. The dews of the morning impearl every thorn. --R. Digby. | |
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Imperant \Im"pe*rant\, a. [L. imperans, p. pr. of imperare to command.] Commanding. [R.] --Baxter. | |
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Cogon \Co*gon"\, n. [Sp., prob. fr. a native name.] A tall, coarse grass ({Imperata arundinacea}) of the Philippine Islands and adjacent countries, used for thatching. | |
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Imperate \Im"pe*rate\, a. [L. imperatus, p. p. of imperare to command.] Done by express direction; not involuntary; communded. [Obs.] Those imperate acts, wherein we see the empire of the soul. --Sir M. Hale. | |
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Imperatival \Im*per`a*ti"val\, a. (Gram.) Of or pertaining to the imperative mood. | |
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Imperative \Im*per"a*tive\, n. (Gram.) The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood. | |
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Imperative \Im*per"a*tive\, a. [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. imp[82]ratif. See {Perade}, and cf. {Empire}.] 1. Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders. The suit of kings are imperative. --Bp. Hall. 2. Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order. 3. (Gram.) Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood. | |
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Imperatively \Im*per"a*tive*ly\, adv. In an imperative manner. | |
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Peucedanin \Peu*ced"a*nin\, n. (Chem.) A tasteless white crystalline substance, extracted from the roots of the sulphurwort ({Peucedanum}), masterwort ({Imperatoria}), and other related plants; -- called also {imperatorin}. | |
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Masterwort \Mas"ter*wort`\, n. (Bot.) (a) A tall and coarse European umbelliferous plant ({Peucedanum Ostruthium}, formerly {Imperatoria}). (b) The {Astrantia major}, a European umbelliferous plant with a showy colored involucre. (c) Improperly, the cow parsnip ({Heracleum lanatum}). | |
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Oreoselin \O`re*os"e*lin\, n. (Chem.) A white crystalline substance which is obtained indirectly from the root of an umbelliferous plant ({Imperatoria Oreoselinum}), and yields resorcin on decomposition. | |
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Imperatorial \Im*per`a*to"ri*al\, a. [L. imperatorius.] 1. Commanding; imperative; authoritative. 2. Of or pertaining to the title or office of imperator. [bd]Imperatorial laurels.[b8] --C. Merivale. | |
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Imperatorian \Im*per`a*to"ri*an\, a. Imperial. [R.] --Gauden. | |
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Peucedanin \Peu*ced"a*nin\, n. (Chem.) A tasteless white crystalline substance, extracted from the roots of the sulphurwort ({Peucedanum}), masterwort ({Imperatoria}), and other related plants; -- called also {imperatorin}. | |
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Imperatory \Im*per"a*to*ry\, a. Imperative. [R.] | |
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Imperceivable \Im`per*ceiv"a*ble\, a. Imperceptible. [R.] --South. -- {Im`per*ceiv"a*ble*ness}, n. --Sharp. | |
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Imperceivable \Im`per*ceiv"a*ble\, a. Imperceptible. [R.] --South. -- {Im`per*ceiv"a*ble*ness}, n. --Sharp. | |
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Imperceived \Im`per*ceived"\, a. Not perceived. [Obs.] | |
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Imperceptibility \Im`per*cep`ti*bil"i*ty\, n. The state or quality of being imperceptible. | |
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Imperceptible \Im`per*cep"ti*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + perceptible: cf. F. imperceptible.] Not perceptible; not to be apprehended or cognized by the souses; not discernible by the mind; not easily apprehended. Almost imperceptible to the touch. --Dryden. Its operation is slow, and in some cases almost imperceptible. --Burke. -- {Im`per*cep"ti*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im`per*cep"ti*bly}, adv. Their . . . subility and imperceptibleness. --Sir M. Hale. | |
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Imperceptible \Im`per*cep"ti*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + perceptible: cf. F. imperceptible.] Not perceptible; not to be apprehended or cognized by the souses; not discernible by the mind; not easily apprehended. Almost imperceptible to the touch. --Dryden. Its operation is slow, and in some cases almost imperceptible. --Burke. -- {Im`per*cep"ti*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im`per*cep"ti*bly}, adv. Their . . . subility and imperceptibleness. --Sir M. Hale. | |
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Imperceptible \Im`per*cep"ti*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + perceptible: cf. F. imperceptible.] Not perceptible; not to be apprehended or cognized by the souses; not discernible by the mind; not easily apprehended. Almost imperceptible to the touch. --Dryden. Its operation is slow, and in some cases almost imperceptible. --Burke. -- {Im`per*cep"ti*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im`per*cep"ti*bly}, adv. Their . . . subility and imperceptibleness. --Sir M. Hale. | |
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Imperception \Im`per*cep"tion\, n. Want of perception. | |
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Imperceptive \Im`per*cep"tive\, a. Unable to perceive. The imperceptive part of the soul. --Dr. H. More. | |
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Impercipient \Im`per*cip"i*ent\, a. Not perceiving, or not able to perceive. --A. Baxter. | |
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Imperdibility \Im*per`di*bil"i*ty\, n. The state or quality of being imperdible. [Obs.] --Derham. | |
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Imperdible \Im*per"di*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + L. perdere to destroy.] Not destructible. [Obs.] -- {Im*per"di*bly}, adv. [Obs.] | |
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Imperdible \Im*per"di*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + L. perdere to destroy.] Not destructible. [Obs.] -- {Im*per"di*bly}, adv. [Obs.] | |
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Preterimperfect \Pre`ter*im*per"fect\, a. & n. [Pref. preter- + imperfect.] (Gram.) Old name of the tense also called {imperfect}. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, n. (Gram.) The imperfect tense; or the form of a verb denoting the imperfect tense. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, v. t. To make imperfect. [Obs.] | |
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Preterimperfect \Pre`ter*im*per"fect\, a. & n. [Pref. preter- + imperfect.] (Gram.) Old name of the tense also called {imperfect}. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, n. (Gram.) The imperfect tense; or the form of a verb denoting the imperfect tense. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, v. t. To make imperfect. [Obs.] | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Cadence \Ca"dence\, n. [OE. cadence, cadens, LL. cadentia a falling, fr. L. cadere to fall; cf. F. cadence, It. cadenza. See {Chance}.] 1. The act or state of declining or sinking. [Obs.] Now was the sun in western cadence low. --Milton. 2. A fall of the voice in reading or speaking, especially at the end of a sentence. 3. A rhythmical modulation of the voice or of any sound; as, music of bells in cadence sweet. Blustering winds, which all night long Had roused the sea, now with hoarse cadence lull Seafaring men o'erwatched. --Milton. The accents . . . were in passion's tenderest cadence. --Sir W. Scott. 4. Rhythmical flow of language, in prose or verse. Golden cadence of poesy. --Shak. If in any composition much attention was paid to the flow of the rhythm, it was said (at least in the 14th and 15th centuries) to be [bd]prosed in faire cadence.[b8] --Dr. Guest. 5. (Her.) See {Cadency}. 6. (Man.) Harmony and proportion in motions, as of a well-managed horse. 7. (Mil.) A uniform time and place in marching. 8. (Mus.) (a) The close or fall of a strain; the point of rest, commonly reached by the immediate succession of the tonic to the dominant chord. (b) A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy. {Imperfect cadence}. (Mus.) See under {Imperfect}. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfect \Im*per"fect\, a. [L. imperfectus: pref. im- not + perfectus perfect: cf. F imparfait, whence OE. imparfit. See {Perfect}.] 1. Not perfect; not complete in all its parts; wanting a part; deective; deficient. Something he left imperfect in the state. --Shak. Why, then, your other senses grow imperfect. --Shak. 2. Wanting in some elementary organ that is essential to successful or normal activity. He . . . stammered like a child, or an amazed, imperfect person. --Jer. Taylor. 3. Not fulfilling its design; not realizing an ideal; not conformed to a standard or rule; not satisfying the taste or conscience; esthetically or morally defective. Nothing imperfect or deficient left Of all that he created. --Milton. Then say not man's imperfect, Heaven in fault; Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought. --Pope. {Imperfect arch}, an arch of less than a semicircle; a skew arch. {Imperfect cadence} (Mus.), one not ending with the tonic, but with the dominant or some other chord; one not giving complete rest; a half close. {Imperfect consonances} (Mus.), chords like the third and sixth, whose ratios are less simple than those of the fifth and forth. {Imperfect flower} (Bot.), a flower wanting either stamens or pistils. --Gray. {Imperfect interval} (Mus.), one a semitone less than perfect; as, an imperfect fifth. {Imperfect number} (Math.), a number either greater or less than the sum of its several divisors; in the former case, it is called also a {defective number}; in the latter, an {abundant number}. {Imperfect obligations} (Law), obligations as of charity or gratitude, which cannot be enforced by law. {Imperfect power} (Math.), a number which can not be produced by taking any whole number or vulgar fraction, as a factor, the number of times indicated by the power; thus, 9 is a perfect square, but an imperfect cube. {Imperfect tense} (Gram), a tense expressing past time and incomplete action. | |
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Imperfectibility \Im`per*fec`ti*bil"i*ty\, n. The state or quality of being imperfectible. [R.] | |
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Imperfectible \Im`per*fec"ti*ble\, a. Incapable of being mad perfect. [R.] | |
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Imperfection \Im`per*fec"tion\, n. [L. imperfectio: cf. F. imperfection. See {Imperfect}, a.] The quality or condition of being imperfect; want of perfection; incompleteness; deficiency; fault or blemish. Sent to my account With all my imperfections on my head. --Shak. Syn: Defect; deficiency; incompleteness; fault; failing; weakness; frailty; foible; blemish; vice. | |
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Imperfectness \Im*per"fect*ness\, n. The state of being imperfect. | |
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Imperforable \Im*per"fo*ra*ble\, a. [See {Imperforate}.] Incapable of being perforated, or bored through. | |
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Imperforate \Im*per"fo*rate\, Imperforated \Im*per"fo*ra"ted\, a. [L. pref. im- not + perforatus, p. p. of perforate to perforate. See {Perforate}.] Not perforated; having no opening or aperture. --Sir J. Banks. | |
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Imperforate \Im*per"fo*rate\, Imperforated \Im*per"fo*ra"ted\, a. [L. pref. im- not + perforatus, p. p. of perforate to perforate. See {Perforate}.] Not perforated; having no opening or aperture. --Sir J. Banks. | |
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Imperforation \Im*per`fo*ra"tion\, n. [Cf. F. imperforation.] The state of being without perforation. | |
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d8Imperium \[d8]Im*pe"ri*um\, n.; pl. {Imperia}. [L. See {Empire}.] 1. Supreme power; absolute dominion; empire. 2. (Law) The right to command, which includes the right to employ the force of the state to enforce the laws. It is one of the principal attributes of the executive power. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, n. A game at cards differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump; also, any one of several combinations of cards which score in this game. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, n. [F. imp[82]riale: cf. Sp. imperial.] 1. The tuft of hair on a man's lower lip and chin; -- so called from the style of beard of Napoleon III. 2. An outside seat on a diligence. --T. Hughes. 3. A luggage case on the top of a coach. --Simmonds. 4. Anything of unusual size or excellence, as a large decanter, a kind of large photograph, a large sheet of drowing, printing, or writing paper, etc. 5. A gold coin of Russia worth ten rubles, or about eight dollars. --McElrath. 6. A kind of fine cloth brought into England from Greece. or other Eastern countries, in the Middle Ages. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Drill \Drill\, n. [Usually in pl.] (Manuf.) Same as {Drilling}. {Imperial drill}, a linen fabric having two threads in the warp and three in the filling. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Green \Green\ (gren), n. 1. The color of growing plants; the color of the solar spectrum intermediate between the yellow and the blue. 2. A grassy plain or plat; a piece of ground covered with verdant herbage; as, the village green. O'er the smooth enameled green. --Milton. 3. Fresh leaves or branches of trees or other plants; wreaths; -- usually in the plural. In that soft season when descending showers Call forth the greens, and wake the rising flowers. --Pope. 4. pl. Leaves and stems of young plants, as spinach, beets, etc., which in their green state are boiled for food. 5. Any substance or pigment of a green color. {Alkali green} (Chem.), an alkali salt of a sulphonic acid derivative of a complex aniline dye, resembling emerald green; -- called also {Helvetia green}. {Berlin green}. (Chem.) See under {Berlin}. {Brilliant green} (Chem.), a complex aniline dye, resembling emerald green in composition. {Brunswick green}, an oxychloride of copper. {Chrome green}. See under {Chrome}. {Emerald green}. (Chem.) (a) A complex basic derivative of aniline produced as a metallic, green crystalline substance, and used for dyeing silk, wool, and mordanted vegetable fiber a brilliant green; -- called also {aldehyde green}, {acid green}, {malachite green}, {Victoria green}, {solid green}, etc. It is usually found as a double chloride, with zinc chloride, or as an oxalate. (b) See {Paris green} (below). {Gaignet's green} (Chem.) a green pigment employed by the French artist, Adrian Gusgnet, and consisting essentially of a basic hydrate of chromium. {Methyl green} (Chem.), an artificial rosaniline dyestuff, obtained as a green substance having a brilliant yellow luster; -- called also {light-green}. {Mineral green}. See under {Mineral}. {Mountain green}. See {Green earth}, under {Green}, a. {Paris green} (Chem.), a poisonous green powder, consisting of a mixture of several double salts of the acetate and arsenite of copper. It has found very extensive use as a pigment for wall paper, artificial flowers, etc., but particularly as an exterminator of insects, as the potato bug; -- called also {Schweinfurth green}, {imperial green}, {Vienna green}, {emerald qreen}, and {mitis green}. {Scheele's green} (Chem.), a green pigment, consisting essentially of a hydrous arsenite of copper; -- called also {Swedish green}. It may enter into various pigments called {parrot green}, {pickel green}, {Brunswick green}, {nereid green}, or {emerald green}. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Green \Green\ (gren), n. 1. The color of growing plants; the color of the solar spectrum intermediate between the yellow and the blue. 2. A grassy plain or plat; a piece of ground covered with verdant herbage; as, the village green. O'er the smooth enameled green. --Milton. 3. Fresh leaves or branches of trees or other plants; wreaths; -- usually in the plural. In that soft season when descending showers Call forth the greens, and wake the rising flowers. --Pope. 4. pl. Leaves and stems of young plants, as spinach, beets, etc., which in their green state are boiled for food. 5. Any substance or pigment of a green color. {Alkali green} (Chem.), an alkali salt of a sulphonic acid derivative of a complex aniline dye, resembling emerald green; -- called also {Helvetia green}. {Berlin green}. (Chem.) See under {Berlin}. {Brilliant green} (Chem.), a complex aniline dye, resembling emerald green in composition. {Brunswick green}, an oxychloride of copper. {Chrome green}. See under {Chrome}. {Emerald green}. (Chem.) (a) A complex basic derivative of aniline produced as a metallic, green crystalline substance, and used for dyeing silk, wool, and mordanted vegetable fiber a brilliant green; -- called also {aldehyde green}, {acid green}, {malachite green}, {Victoria green}, {solid green}, etc. It is usually found as a double chloride, with zinc chloride, or as an oxalate. (b) See {Paris green} (below). {Gaignet's green} (Chem.) a green pigment employed by the French artist, Adrian Gusgnet, and consisting essentially of a basic hydrate of chromium. {Methyl green} (Chem.), an artificial rosaniline dyestuff, obtained as a green substance having a brilliant yellow luster; -- called also {light-green}. {Mineral green}. See under {Mineral}. {Mountain green}. See {Green earth}, under {Green}, a. {Paris green} (Chem.), a poisonous green powder, consisting of a mixture of several double salts of the acetate and arsenite of copper. It has found very extensive use as a pigment for wall paper, artificial flowers, etc., but particularly as an exterminator of insects, as the potato bug; -- called also {Schweinfurth green}, {imperial green}, {Vienna green}, {emerald qreen}, and {mitis green}. {Scheele's green} (Chem.), a green pigment, consisting essentially of a hydrous arsenite of copper; -- called also {Swedish green}. It may enter into various pigments called {parrot green}, {pickel green}, {Brunswick green}, {nereid green}, or {emerald green}. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Pigeon \Pi"geon\, n. [F., fr. L. pipio a young pipping or chirping bird, fr. pipire to peep, chirp. Cf. {Peep} to chirp.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any bird of the order Columb[91], of which numerous species occur in nearly all parts of the world. Note: The common domestic pigeon, or dove, was derived from the Old World rock pigeon ({Columba livia}). It has given rise to numerous very remarkable varieties, such as the carrier, fantail, nun, pouter, tumbler, etc. The common wild pigeons of the Eastern United States are the passenger pigeon, and the Carolina dove. See under {Passenger}, and {Dove}. See, also, {Fruit pigeon}, {Ground pigeon}, {Queen pigeon}, {Stock pigeon}, under {Fruit}, {Ground}, etc. 2. An unsuspected victim of sharpers; a gull. [Slang] {Blue pigeon} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian passerine bird ({Graucalus melanops}); -- called also {black-faced crow}. {Green pigeon} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of Old World pigeons belonging to the family {Treronid[91]}. {Imperial pigeon} (Zo[94]l.), any one of the large Asiatic fruit pigeons of the genus {Carpophada}. {Pigeon berry} (Bot.), the purplish black fruit of the pokeweed; also, the plant itself. See {Pokeweed}. {Pigeon English} [perhaps a corruption of business English], an extraordinary and grotesque dialect, employed in the commercial cities of China, as the medium of communication between foreign merchants and the Chinese. Its base is English, with a mixture of Portuguese and Hindoostanee. --Johnson's Cyc. | |
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Imperial \Im*pe"ri*al\, a. [OE. emperial, OF. emperial, F. imp[82]rial, fr. L. imperialis, fr. imperium command, sovereignty, empire. See {Empire}.] 1. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict. The last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome. --Shak. 2. Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme. [bd]The imperial democracy of Athens.[b8] --Mitford. Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns With an imperial voice. --Shak. To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free, These are imperial arts, and worthy thee. --Dryden. He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle. --E. Everett. 3. Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc. {Imperial bushel}, {gallon}, etc. See {Bushel}, {Gallon}, etc. {Imperial chamber}, the, the sovereign court of the old German empire. {Imperial city}, under the first German empire, a city having no head but the emperor. {Imperial diet}, an assembly of all the states of the German empire. {Imperial drill}. (Manuf.) See under 8th {Drill}. {Imperial eagle}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Eagle}. {Imperial green}. See {Paris green}, under {Green}. {Imperial guard}, the royal guard instituted by Napoleon I. {Imperial weights and measures}, the standards legalized by the British Parliament. | |
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Yeomanry \Yeo"man*ry\, n. A British volunteer cavalry force, growing out of a royal regiment of fox hunters raised by Yorkshire gentlemen in 1745 to fight the Pretender, Charles Edward. The members furnish their own horses, have fourteen days' annual camp training, and receive pay and allowance when on duty. In 1901 the name was altered to {imperial yeomanry} in recognition of the services of the force in the Boer war. See {Army organization}, above. | |
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Imperialism \Im*pe"ri*al*ism\, n. The policy, practice, or advocacy of seeking, or acquiescing in, the extension of the control, dominion, or empire of a nation, as by the acquirement of new, esp. distant, territory or dependencies, or by the closer union of parts more or less independent of each other for operations of war, copyright, internal commerce, etc. The tide of English opinion began to turn about 1870, and since then it has run with increasing force in the direction of what is called imperialism. --James Bryce. | |
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Imperialism \Im*pe"ri*al*ism\, n. The power or character of an emperor; imperial authority; the spirit of empire. Roman imperialism had divided the world. --C. H. Pearson. | |
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Imperialist \Im*pe"ri*al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. imp[82]rialiste.] One who serves an emperor; one who favors imperialism. | |
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Imperiality \Im*pe`ri*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Imperialities}. 1. Imperial power. 2. An imperial right or privilegs. See {Royalty}. The late empress having, by ukases of grace, relinquished her imperialities on the private mines, viz., the tenths of the copper, iron, silver and gold. --W. Tooke. | |
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Imperiality \Im*pe`ri*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Imperialities}. 1. Imperial power. 2. An imperial right or privilegs. See {Royalty}. The late empress having, by ukases of grace, relinquished her imperialities on the private mines, viz., the tenths of the copper, iron, silver and gold. --W. Tooke. | |
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Imperialize \Im*pe"ri*al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperialized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperializing}.] To invest with imperial authority, character, or style; to bring to the form of an empire. --Fuller. | |
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Imperialize \Im*pe"ri*al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperialized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperializing}.] To invest with imperial authority, character, or style; to bring to the form of an empire. --Fuller. | |
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Imperialize \Im*pe"ri*al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperialized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperializing}.] To invest with imperial authority, character, or style; to bring to the form of an empire. --Fuller. | |
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Imperially \Im*pe"ri*al*ly\, adv. In an imperial manner. | |
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Imperially \Im*pe"ri*al*ly\, n. Imperial power. [R.] --Sheldon. | |
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Imperil \Im*per"il\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperiled}or {Imperilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperiling} or {Imperilling}.] To bring into peril; to endanger. | |
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Imperil \Im*per"il\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperiled}or {Imperilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperiling} or {Imperilling}.] To bring into peril; to endanger. | |
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Imperil \Im*per"il\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperiled}or {Imperilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperiling} or {Imperilling}.] To bring into peril; to endanger. | |
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Imperil \Im*per"il\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperiled}or {Imperilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperiling} or {Imperilling}.] To bring into peril; to endanger. | |
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Imperil \Im*per"il\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imperiled}or {Imperilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imperiling} or {Imperilling}.] To bring into peril; to endanger. | |
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Imperilment \Im*per"il*ment\, n. The act of imperiling, or the state of being imperiled. | |
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Imperious \Im*pe"ri*ous\, a. [L. imperiosus: cf. F. imp[82]rieux. See {Imperial}.] 1. Commanding; ascendant; imperial; lordly; majestic. [Obs.] [bd]A vast and imperious mind.[b8] --Tilloison. Therefore, great lords, be, as your titles witness, Imperious. --Shak. 2. Haughly; arrogant; overbearing; as, an imperious tyrant; an imperious manner. This imperious man will work us all From princes into pages. --Shak. His bold, contemptuous, and imperious spirit soon made him conspicuous. --Macaulay. 3. Imperative; urgent; compelling. Imperious need, which can not be withstood. --Dryden. Syn: Dictatorial; haughty; domineering; overbearing; lordly; tyrannical; despotic; arrogant; imperative; authoritative; commanding; pressing. Usage: {Imperious}, {Lordly}, {Domineering}. One who is imperious exercises his authority in a manner highly offensive for its spirit and tone; one who is lordly assumes a lofty air in order to display his importance; one who is domineering gives orders in a way to make other feel their inferiority. | |
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Imperiously \Im*pe"ri*ous*ly\, adv. In an imperious manner. | |
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Imperiousnes \Im*pe"ri*ous*nes\, n. The quality or state of being imperious; arrogance; haughtiness. Imperiousness and severity is but an ill way of treating men who have reason of their own to guide them. --Locke. | |
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Imperishability \Im*per`ish*a*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being imperishable: indstructibility. [bd]The imperishability of the universe.[b8] --Milman. | |
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Imperishable \Im*per"ish*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + perishable: cf. F. imp[82]rissable.] Not perishable; not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring permanently; as, an imperishable monument; imperishable renown. -- {Im*per"ish*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*per"ish*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Imperishable \Im*per"ish*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + perishable: cf. F. imp[82]rissable.] Not perishable; not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring permanently; as, an imperishable monument; imperishable renown. -- {Im*per"ish*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*per"ish*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Imperishable \Im*per"ish*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + perishable: cf. F. imp[82]rissable.] Not perishable; not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring permanently; as, an imperishable monument; imperishable renown. -- {Im*per"ish*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*per"ish*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Imperiwigged \Im*per"i"wigged\, a. Wearing a periwig. | |
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Impermanence \Im*per"ma*nence\, Impermanency \Im*per"ma*nen*cy\, n. lack of permanence. | |
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Impermanence \Im*per"ma*nence\, Impermanency \Im*per"ma*nen*cy\, n. lack of permanence. | |
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Impermanent \Im*per"ma*nent\, a. Not permanent. | |
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Impermeability \Im*per`me*a*bil"i*ty\, n. [Pref. im- not + permeability: cf. F. imperm[82]abilit[82].] The quality of being impermeable. | |
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Impermeable \Im*per"me*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + permeable: cf. F. imperm[82]able, L. impermeabilis.] Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and to air. -- {Im*per"me*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*per"me*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Impermeable \Im*per"me*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + permeable: cf. F. imperm[82]able, L. impermeabilis.] Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and to air. -- {Im*per"me*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*per"me*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Impermeable \Im*per"me*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + permeable: cf. F. imperm[82]able, L. impermeabilis.] Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and to air. -- {Im*per"me*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*per"me*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Impermissible \Im`per*mis"si*ble\, a. Not permissible. | |
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Imperscrutable \Im`per*scru"ta*ble\, a. [L. imperscrutabilis.] Not capable of being searched out; inscrutable. [Obs.] -- {Im`per*scru"ta*ble*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Imperscrutable \Im`per*scru"ta*ble\, a. [L. imperscrutabilis.] Not capable of being searched out; inscrutable. [Obs.] -- {Im`per*scru"ta*ble*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Imperseverant \Im`per*sev"er*ant\, a. Not persevering; fickle; thoughtless. [Obs.] | |
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Impersonal \Im*per"son*al\, a. [L. impersonalis; pref. im- not + personalis personal: cf. F. impersonnel. See {Personal}.] Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality. An almighty but impersonal power, called Fate. --Sir J. Stephen. {Impersonal verb} (Gram.), a verb used with an indeterminate subject, commonly, in English, with the impersonal pronoun it; as, it rains; it snows; methinks (it seems to me). Many verbs which are not strictly impersonal are often used impersonally; as, it goes well with him. | |
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Impersonal \Im*per"son*al\, n. That which wants personality; specifically (Gram.), an impersonal verb. | |
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Impersonal \Im*per"son*al\, a. [L. impersonalis; pref. im- not + personalis personal: cf. F. impersonnel. See {Personal}.] Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality. An almighty but impersonal power, called Fate. --Sir J. Stephen. {Impersonal verb} (Gram.), a verb used with an indeterminate subject, commonly, in English, with the impersonal pronoun it; as, it rains; it snows; methinks (it seems to me). Many verbs which are not strictly impersonal are often used impersonally; as, it goes well with him. | |
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Impersonality \Im*per`son*al"i*ty\, n. The quality of being impersonal; want or absence of personality. | |
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Impersonally \Im*per"son*al*ly\, adv. In an impersonal manner. | |
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Impersonate \Im*per"son*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impersonated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impersonating}.] 1. To invest with personality; to endow with the form of a living being. 2. To ascribe the qualities of a person to; to personify. 3. To assume, or to represent, the person or character of; to personate; as, he impersonated Macbeth. Benedict impersonated his age. --Milman. | |
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Impersonate \Im*per"son*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impersonated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impersonating}.] 1. To invest with personality; to endow with the form of a living being. 2. To ascribe the qualities of a person to; to personify. 3. To assume, or to represent, the person or character of; to personate; as, he impersonated Macbeth. Benedict impersonated his age. --Milman. | |
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Impersonate \Im*per"son*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impersonated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impersonating}.] 1. To invest with personality; to endow with the form of a living being. 2. To ascribe the qualities of a person to; to personify. 3. To assume, or to represent, the person or character of; to personate; as, he impersonated Macbeth. Benedict impersonated his age. --Milman. | |
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Impersonation \Im*per`son*a"tion\, Impersonification \Im`per*son`i*fi*ca"tion\, n. The act of impersonating; personification; investment with personality; representation in a personal form. | |
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Impersonator \Im*per"son*a`tor\, n. One who impersonates; an actor; a mimic. | |
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Impersonation \Im*per`son*a"tion\, Impersonification \Im`per*son`i*fi*ca"tion\, n. The act of impersonating; personification; investment with personality; representation in a personal form. | |
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Imperspicuity \Im*per`spi*cu"i*ty\, n. Want of perspicuity or clearness; vaguness; ambiguity. | |
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Imperspicuous \Im`per*spic"u*ous\, a. Not perspicuous; not clear; obscure; vague; ambeguous. | |
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Impersuadable \Im`per*suad"a*ble\, a. [Cf. {Impersuasible}.] Not to be persuaded; obstinate; unyielding; impersuasible. -- {Im`per*suad"a*ble*ness}, n. | |
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Impersuadable \Im`per*suad"a*ble\, a. [Cf. {Impersuasible}.] Not to be persuaded; obstinate; unyielding; impersuasible. -- {Im`per*suad"a*ble*ness}, n. | |
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Impersuasible \Im`per*sua"si*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + persuasible: cf. OF. impersuasible.] Not persuasible; not to be moved by persuasion; inflexible; impersuadable. --Dr. H. More. -- {Im`per*sua`si*bil"i*ty}, n. | |
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Impersuasible \Im`per*sua"si*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + persuasible: cf. OF. impersuasible.] Not persuasible; not to be moved by persuasion; inflexible; impersuadable. --Dr. H. More. -- {Im`per*sua`si*bil"i*ty}, n. | |
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Impertinence \Im*per"ti*nence\, n. [Cf. F. impertinence. See {Impertinent}.] 1. The condition or quality of being impertnent; absence of pertinence, or of adaptedness; irrelevance; unfitness. 2. Conduct or language unbecoming the person, the society, or the circumstances; rudeness; incivility. We should avoid the vexation and impertinence of pedants who affect to talk in a language not to be understood. --Swift. 3. That which is impertinent; a thing out of place, or of no value. There are many subtile impertinences learned in schools. --Watts. | |
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Impertinency \Im*per"ti*nen*cy\, n. Impertinence. [R.] O, matter and impertinency mixed! Reason in madness! --Shak. | |
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Impertinent \Im*per"ti*nent\, a. [F., fr. L. impertinens, -entis; pref. im- not + pertinens. See {Pertinent}.] 1. Not pertinent; not pertaining to the matter in hand; having no bearing on the subject; not to the point; irrelevant; inapplicable. Things that are impertinent to us. --Tillotson. How impertinent that grief was which served no end! --Jer. Taylor. 2. Contrary to, or offending against, the rules of propriety or good breeding; guilty of, or prone to, rude, unbecoming, or uncivil words or actions; as, an impertient coxcomb; an impertient remark. 3. Trifing; inattentive; frivolous. Syn: Rude; officious; intrusive; saucy; unmannerly; meddlesome; disrespectful; impudent; insolent. Usage: {Impertinent}, {Officious}, {Rude}. A person is officious who obtrudes his offices or assistance where they are not needed; he is impertinent when he intermeddles in things with which he has no concern. The former shows a want of tact, the latter a want of breeding, or, more commonly, a spirit of sheer impudence. A person is rude when he violates the proprieties of social life either from ignorance or wantonness. [bd]An impertinent man will ask questions for the mere grafication of curiosity; a rude man will burst into the room of another, or push against his person, inviolant of all decorum; one who is officious is quite as unfortunate as he is troublesome; when he strives to serve, he has the misfortune to annoy.[b8] --Crabb. See {Impudence}, and {Insolent}. | |
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Impertinent \Im*per"ti*nent\, n. An impertinent person. [R.] | |
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Impertinently \Im*per"ti*nent*ly\, adv. In an impertinent manner. [bd]Not to betray myself impertinently.[b8] --B. Jonson. | |
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Impertransibility \Im`per*tran`si*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality or state of being impertransible. [R.] | |
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Impertransible \Im`per*tran"si*ble\, a. [L. pref. im- not + pertransire to go through. See {Per-} and {Transient}.] Incapable of being passed through. [R.] | |
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Impertrubable \Im`per*trub"a*ble\, a. [L. imperturbabilis; pref. im- not + perturbare to disturb: cf. F. imperturbable. See {Perture}.] Incapable of being disturbed or disconcerted; as, imperturbable gravity. | |
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Imperturbably \Im`per*turb"a*bly\, adv. In an imperturbable manner; calmly. --C. Bront[82]. | |
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Imperturbation \Im*per`tur*ba"tion\, n. [L. imperturbatio.] Freedom from agitation of mind; calmness; quietude. --W. Montagu. | |
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Imperturbed \Im`per*turbed"\, a. Not perturbed. | |
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Imperviability \Im*per`vi*a*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being imperviable. | |
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Imperviable \Im*per"vi*a*ble\, a. Not pervious; impervious. [R.] -- {Im*per"vi*a*ble*ness}, n. [R.] | |
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Imperviable \Im*per"vi*a*ble\, a. Not pervious; impervious. [R.] -- {Im*per"vi*a*ble*ness}, n. [R.] | |
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Impervious \Im*per"vi*ous\, a. [L. impervius; pref. im- not + per through + via way. See {Voyage}.] Not pervious; not admitting of entrance or passage through; as, a substance impervious to water or air. This gulf impassable, impervious. --Milton. The minds of these zealots were absolutely impervious. --Macaulay. Syn: Impassable; pathless; impenetrable; imperviable; impermeable. -- {Im*per"vi*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Im*per"vi*ous*ness}, n. | |
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Impervious \Im*per"vi*ous\, a. [L. impervius; pref. im- not + per through + via way. See {Voyage}.] Not pervious; not admitting of entrance or passage through; as, a substance impervious to water or air. This gulf impassable, impervious. --Milton. The minds of these zealots were absolutely impervious. --Macaulay. Syn: Impassable; pathless; impenetrable; imperviable; impermeable. -- {Im*per"vi*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Im*per"vi*ous*ness}, n. | |
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Impervious \Im*per"vi*ous\, a. [L. impervius; pref. im- not + per through + via way. See {Voyage}.] Not pervious; not admitting of entrance or passage through; as, a substance impervious to water or air. This gulf impassable, impervious. --Milton. The minds of these zealots were absolutely impervious. --Macaulay. Syn: Impassable; pathless; impenetrable; imperviable; impermeable. -- {Im*per"vi*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Im*per"vi*ous*ness}, n. | |
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Impery \Im"per*y\, n. Empery. [Archaic] --Joye. | |
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Impierce \Im*pierce"\, v. t. [Pref. im- in + pierce. Cf. {Empierce}.] To pierce; to penetrate. [Obs.] --Drayton. | |
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Impierceable \Im*pierce"a*ble\a. Not capable of being pierced; impenetrable. [Obs.] --Spenser. | |
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Impire \Im"pire\, n. See {Umpire}. [Obs.] --Huloet. | |
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Impoor \Im*poor"\, v. t. To impoverish. [Obs.] | |
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Imporosity \Im`po*ros"i*ty\, n. [Perf. im- not + porosity: cf. F. imporosit[82].] The state or quality of being imporous; want of porosity; compactness. [bd]The . . . imporosity betwixt the tangible parts.[b8] --Bacon. | |
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Imporous \Im*por"ous\, a. Destitute of pores; very close or compact in texture; solid. --Sir T. Browne. | |
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Import \Im*port"\, v. i. To signify; to purport; to be of moment. [bd]For that . . . importeth to the work.[b8] --Bacon. | |
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Import \Im"port\, n. 1. Merchandise imported, or brought into a country from without its boundaries; -- generally in the plural, opposed to exports. I take the imports from, and not the exports to, these conquests, as the measure of these advantages which we derived from them. --Burke. 2. That which a word, phrase, or document contains as its signification or intention or interpretation of a word, action, event, and the like. 3. Importance; weight; consequence. Most serious design, and the great import. --Shak. | |
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Import \Im*port"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imported}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Importing}.] [L. importare to bring in, to occasion, to cause; pref. im- in + portare to bear. Sense 3 comes through F. importer, from the Latin. See {Port} demeanor.] 1. To bring in from abroad; to introduce from without; especially, to bring (wares or merchandise) into a place or country from a foreign country, in the transactions of commerce; -- opposed to export. We import teas from China, coffee from Brasil, etc. 2. To carry or include, as meaning or intention; to imply; to signify. Every petition . . . doth . . . always import a multitude of speakers together. --Hooker. 3. To be of importance or consequence to; to have a bearing on; to concern. I have a motion much imports your good. --Shak. If I endure it, what imports it you? --Dryden. Syn: To denote; mean; sighify; imply; indicate; betoken; interest; concern. | |
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Importable \Im*port"a*ble\, a. [Cf. F. importable. See {Import}.] Capable of being imported. | |
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Importable \Im*port"a*ble\, a. [L. importabilis; pref. im- not + portabilis bearable: cf. OF. importable. See {Portable}.] Not to be endured; insupportable; intolerable. [Obs.] --Chaucer. -- {Im*port"a*ble*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Importable \Im*port"a*ble\, a. [L. importabilis; pref. im- not + portabilis bearable: cf. OF. importable. See {Portable}.] Not to be endured; insupportable; intolerable. [Obs.] --Chaucer. -- {Im*port"a*ble*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Importance \Im*por"tance\, n. [F. importance. See {Important}.] 1. The quality or state of being important; consequence; weight; moment; significance. Thy own importance know, Nor bound thy narrow views to things below. --Pope. 2. Subject; matter. [Obs.] Upon importance of so slight and trivial a nature. --Shak. 3. Import; meaning; significance. [Obs.] The wisest beholder could not say if the importance were joy or sorrow. --Shak. 4. Importunity; solicitation. [Obs.] At our importance hither is he come. --Shak. | |
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Importancy \Im*por"tan*cy\, n. Importance; significance; consequence; that which is important. [Obs.] --Shak. [bd]Careful to conceal importancies.[b8] --Fuller. | |
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Important \Im*por"tant\, a. [F. important. See {Import}, v. t.] 1. Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious. [Obs.] Thou hast strength as much As serves to execute a mind very important. --Chapman. 2. Carrying or possessing weight or consequence; of valuable content or bearing; significant; weighty. Things small as nothing . . . He makes important. --Shak. 3. Bearing on; forcible; driving. [Obs.] He fiercely at him flew, And with important outrage him assailed. --Spenser. 4. Importunate; pressing; urgent. [Obs.] --Shak. Syn: Weighty; momentous; significant; essential; necessary; considerable; influential; serious. | |
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Importantly \Im*por"tant*ly\, adv. In an important manner. | |
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Importation \Im`por*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. importation. See {Import}, v. t.] 1. The act of carrying, conveying, or delivering. [R.] 2. The act or practice of importing, or bringing into a country or state; -- opposed to exportation. 3. That which is imported; commodities or wares introduced into a country from abroad. | |
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Import \Im*port"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imported}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Importing}.] [L. importare to bring in, to occasion, to cause; pref. im- in + portare to bear. Sense 3 comes through F. importer, from the Latin. See {Port} demeanor.] 1. To bring in from abroad; to introduce from without; especially, to bring (wares or merchandise) into a place or country from a foreign country, in the transactions of commerce; -- opposed to export. We import teas from China, coffee from Brasil, etc. 2. To carry or include, as meaning or intention; to imply; to signify. Every petition . . . doth . . . always import a multitude of speakers together. --Hooker. 3. To be of importance or consequence to; to have a bearing on; to concern. I have a motion much imports your good. --Shak. If I endure it, what imports it you? --Dryden. Syn: To denote; mean; sighify; imply; indicate; betoken; interest; concern. | |
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Importer \Im*port"er\, n. One who imports; the merchant who brings goods into a country or state; -- opposed to exporter. | |
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Import \Im*port"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imported}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Importing}.] [L. importare to bring in, to occasion, to cause; pref. im- in + portare to bear. Sense 3 comes through F. importer, from the Latin. See {Port} demeanor.] 1. To bring in from abroad; to introduce from without; especially, to bring (wares or merchandise) into a place or country from a foreign country, in the transactions of commerce; -- opposed to export. We import teas from China, coffee from Brasil, etc. 2. To carry or include, as meaning or intention; to imply; to signify. Every petition . . . doth . . . always import a multitude of speakers together. --Hooker. 3. To be of importance or consequence to; to have a bearing on; to concern. I have a motion much imports your good. --Shak. If I endure it, what imports it you? --Dryden. Syn: To denote; mean; sighify; imply; indicate; betoken; interest; concern. | |
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Importing \Im*port"ing\, a. Full of meaning. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Importless \Im*port"less\, a. Void of meaning. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Importunable \Im*por"tu*na*ble\, a. Heavy; insupportable. [Obs.] --Sir T. More. | |
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Importunacy \Im*por"tu*na*cy\, n. [From {Importunate}.] The quality of being importunate; importunateness. | |
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Importunate \Im*por"tu*nate\, a. [See {Importune}.] 1. Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing; as, an impotunate petitioner, curiosity. --Whewell. 2. Hard to be borne; unendurable. [R.] --Donne. -- {Im*por"tu*nate*ly}, adv. -- {Im*por"tu*nate*ness}, n. | |
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Importunate \Im*por"tu*nate\, a. [See {Importune}.] 1. Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing; as, an impotunate petitioner, curiosity. --Whewell. 2. Hard to be borne; unendurable. [R.] --Donne. -- {Im*por"tu*nate*ly}, adv. -- {Im*por"tu*nate*ness}, n. | |
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Importunate \Im*por"tu*nate\, a. [See {Importune}.] 1. Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing; as, an impotunate petitioner, curiosity. --Whewell. 2. Hard to be borne; unendurable. [R.] --Donne. -- {Im*por"tu*nate*ly}, adv. -- {Im*por"tu*nate*ness}, n. | |
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Importunator \Im*por"tu*na`tor\, n. One who importunes; an importuner. [Obs.] --Sir E. Sandys. | |
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Importune \Im`por*tune"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Importuned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Importuning}.] [From {Importune}, a.: cf. F. importuner.] 1. To request or solicit, with urgency; to press with frequent, unreasonable, or troublesome application or pertinacity; hence, to tease; to irritate; to worry. Their ministers and residents here have perpetually importuned the court with unreasonable demands. --Swift. 2. To import; to signify. [Obs.] [bd]It importunes death.[b8] --Spenser. | |
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Importune \Im`por*tune"\, v. i. To require; to demand. [Obs.] We shall write to you, As time and our concernings shall importune. --Shak. | |
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Importune \Im`por*tune"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Importuned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Importuning}.] [From {Importune}, a.: cf. F. importuner.] 1. To request or solicit, with urgency; to press with frequent, unreasonable, or troublesome application or pertinacity; hence, to tease; to irritate; to worry. Their ministers and residents here have perpetually importuned the court with unreasonable demands. --Swift. 2. To import; to signify. [Obs.] [bd]It importunes death.[b8] --Spenser. | |
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Importunee \Im`por*tunee"\, a. [F. importun, L. importunus; pref. im- not + a derivative from the root of portus harbor, importunus therefore orig. meaning, hard of access. See {Port} harbor, and cf. {Importunate}.] 1. Inopportune; unseasonable. [Obs.] 2. Troublesome; vexatious; persistent; urgent; hence, vexatious on account of untimely urgency or perinacious solicitation. [Obs.] And their importune fates all satisfied. --Spenser. Of all other affections it [envy] is the most importune and continual. --Bacon. | |
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Importunely \Im`por*tune"ly\, adv. In an importune manner. [Obs.] | |
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Importuner \Im`por*tun"er\, n. One who importunes. | |
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Importune \Im`por*tune"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Importuned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Importuning}.] [From {Importune}, a.: cf. F. importuner.] 1. To request or solicit, with urgency; to press with frequent, unreasonable, or troublesome application or pertinacity; hence, to tease; to irritate; to worry. Their ministers and residents here have perpetually importuned the court with unreasonable demands. --Swift. 2. To import; to signify. [Obs.] [bd]It importunes death.[b8] --Spenser. | |
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Importunity \Im`por*tu"ni*ty\, n.; pl. {Importunities}. [L. importunitas unsuitableness, rudeness: cf. F. importunit[82].] The quality of being importunate; pressing or pertinacious solicitation; urgent request; incessant or frequent application; troublesome pertinacity. O'ercome with importunity and tears. --Milton. | |
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Importunity \Im`por*tu"ni*ty\, n.; pl. {Importunities}. [L. importunitas unsuitableness, rudeness: cf. F. importunit[82].] The quality of being importunate; pressing or pertinacious solicitation; urgent request; incessant or frequent application; troublesome pertinacity. O'ercome with importunity and tears. --Milton. | |
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Importuous \Im*por"tu*ous\, a. [L. importuosus; pref. im- not + portuosus abounding in harbors, fr. portus harbor.] Without a port or harbor. [R.] | |
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Impower \Im*pow"er\, v. t. See {Empower}. | |
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Impracticability \Im*prac`ti*ca*bil"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Impracticabilities}. 1. The state or quality of being impracticable; infeasibility. --Goldsmith. 2. An impracticable thing. 3. Intractableness; stubbornness. | |
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Impracticability \Im*prac`ti*ca*bil"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Impracticabilities}. 1. The state or quality of being impracticable; infeasibility. --Goldsmith. 2. An impracticable thing. 3. Intractableness; stubbornness. | |
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Impracticable \Im*prac"ti*ca*ble\, a. 1. Not practicable; incapable of being performed, or accomplished by the means employed, or at command; impossible; as, an impracticable undertaking. 2. Not to be overcome, presuaded, or controlled by any reasonable method; unmanageable; intractable; not capable of being easily dealt with; -- used in a general sense, as applied to a person or thing that is difficult to control or get along with. This though, impracticable heart Is governed by a dainty-fingered girl. --Rowe. Patriotic butloyal men went away disguested afresh with the impracticable arrogance of a sovereign. --Palfrey. 3. Incapable of being used or availed of; as, an impracticable road; an impracticable method. Syn: Impossible; infeasible. -- {Impracticable}, {Impossible}. A thing is impracticable when it can not be accomplished by any human means at present possessed; a thing is impossible when the laws of nature forbid it. The navigation of a river may now be impracticable, but not impossible, because the existing obstructions may yet be removed. [bd]The barons exercised the most despotic authority over their vassals, and every scheme of public utility was rendered impracticable by their continued petty wars with each other.[b8] --Mickle. [bd]With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.[b8] --Matt. xix. 26. | |
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Impracticableness \Im*prac"ti*ca*ble*ness\, n. The state or quality of being impracticable; impracticability. | |
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Impracticably \Im*prac"ti*ca*bly\, adv. In an impracticable manner. Morality not impracticably rigid. --Johnson. | |
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Impractical \Im*prac"ti*cal\, a. Not practical. | |
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Imprecate \Im"pre*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imprecated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprecating}.] [L. imprecatus, p. p. of imprecari to imprecate; pref. im- in, on + precari to pray. See {Pray}.] 1. To call down by prayer, as something hurtful or calamitous. Imprecate the vengeance of Heaven on the guilty empire. --Mickle. 2. To invoke evil upon; to curse; to swear at. In vain we blast the ministers of Fate, And the forlorn physicians imprecate. --Rochester. | |
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Imprecate \Im"pre*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imprecated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprecating}.] [L. imprecatus, p. p. of imprecari to imprecate; pref. im- in, on + precari to pray. See {Pray}.] 1. To call down by prayer, as something hurtful or calamitous. Imprecate the vengeance of Heaven on the guilty empire. --Mickle. 2. To invoke evil upon; to curse; to swear at. In vain we blast the ministers of Fate, And the forlorn physicians imprecate. --Rochester. | |
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Imprecate \Im"pre*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imprecated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprecating}.] [L. imprecatus, p. p. of imprecari to imprecate; pref. im- in, on + precari to pray. See {Pray}.] 1. To call down by prayer, as something hurtful or calamitous. Imprecate the vengeance of Heaven on the guilty empire. --Mickle. 2. To invoke evil upon; to curse; to swear at. In vain we blast the ministers of Fate, And the forlorn physicians imprecate. --Rochester. | |
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Imprecation \Im`pre*ca"tion\, n. [L. imprecatio: cf. F. impr[82]cation.] The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon any one; a prayer that a curse or calamity may fall on any one; a curse. Men cowered like slaves before such horrid imprecations. --Motley. Syn: Malediction; curse; execration; anathema. See {Malediction}. | |
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Imprecatory \Im"pre*ca*to*ry\, a. Of the nature of, or containing, imprecation; invoking evil; as, the imprecatory psalms. | |
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Imprecision \Im`pre*ci"sion\, n. Want of precision. [R.] | |
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Impregn \Im*pregn"\, v. t. [Cf. F. impregner. See {Impregnate}.] To impregnate; to make fruitful. [Obs.] His perniciouss words, impregned With reason. --Milton. Semele doth Bacchus bear Impregned of Jove. --Dr. H. More. | |
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Impregnability \Im*preg`na*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality or state of being impregnable; invincibility. | |
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Impregnable \Im*preg"na*ble\, a. [F. imprenable; pref. im- not + prenable pregnable, fr. prendre to take, L. prehendere. See {Comprehend}, {Get} to obtain.] Not to be stormed, or taken by assault; incapable of being subdued; able to resist attack; unconquerable; as, an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. The man's affection remains wholly unconcerned and impregnable. --South. -- {Im*preg"na*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*preg"na*bly}, adv. | |
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Impregnable \Im*preg"na*ble\, a. [See Impregnate.] (Biol.) Capable of being impregnated, as the egg of an animal, or the ovule of a plant. | |
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Impregnable \Im*preg"na*ble\, a. [F. imprenable; pref. im- not + prenable pregnable, fr. prendre to take, L. prehendere. See {Comprehend}, {Get} to obtain.] Not to be stormed, or taken by assault; incapable of being subdued; able to resist attack; unconquerable; as, an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. The man's affection remains wholly unconcerned and impregnable. --South. -- {Im*preg"na*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*preg"na*bly}, adv. | |
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Impregnable \Im*preg"na*ble\, a. [F. imprenable; pref. im- not + prenable pregnable, fr. prendre to take, L. prehendere. See {Comprehend}, {Get} to obtain.] Not to be stormed, or taken by assault; incapable of being subdued; able to resist attack; unconquerable; as, an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. The man's affection remains wholly unconcerned and impregnable. --South. -- {Im*preg"na*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*preg"na*bly}, adv. | |
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Impregnant \Im*preg"nant\, n. [See {Impregnate}.] That which impregnates. [R.] --Glanvill. | |
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Impregnant \Im*preg"nant\, a. [Pref. im- not + pregnant.] Not pregnant; unfertilized or infertile. [R.] | |
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Impregnate \Im*preg"nate\ ([icr]m*pr[ecr]g"n[amac]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impregnated} (-n[asl]*t[ecr]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Impregnating} (-n[asl]*t[icr]ng).] [LL. impraegnatus, p. p. of impraegnare to impregnate, fr. L. pref. im- in + praegnans pregnant. See {Pregnant}.] 1. To make pregnant; to cause to conceive; to render prolific; to get with child or young. 2. (Biol.) To come into contact with (an ovum or egg) so as to cause impregnation; to fertilize; to fecundate. 3. To infuse an active principle into; to render fruitful or fertile in any way; to fertilize; to imbue. 4. To infuse particles of another substance into; to communicate the quality of another to; to cause to be filled, imbued, mixed, or furnished (with something); as, to impregnate India rubber with sulphur; clothing impregnated with contagion; rock impregnated with ore. | |
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Impregnate \Im*preg"nate\ ([icr]m*pr[ecr]g"n[amac]t), v. i. To become pregnant. --Addison. | |
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Impregnate \Im*preg"nate\ (-n[asl]t), a. [LL. impraegnatus, p. p.] Impregnated; made prolific. The scorching ray Here pierceth not, impregnate with disease. --Byron. | |
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Impregnate \Im*preg"nate\ ([icr]m*pr[ecr]g"n[amac]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impregnated} (-n[asl]*t[ecr]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Impregnating} (-n[asl]*t[icr]ng).] [LL. impraegnatus, p. p. of impraegnare to impregnate, fr. L. pref. im- in + praegnans pregnant. See {Pregnant}.] 1. To make pregnant; to cause to conceive; to render prolific; to get with child or young. 2. (Biol.) To come into contact with (an ovum or egg) so as to cause impregnation; to fertilize; to fecundate. 3. To infuse an active principle into; to render fruitful or fertile in any way; to fertilize; to imbue. 4. To infuse particles of another substance into; to communicate the quality of another to; to cause to be filled, imbued, mixed, or furnished (with something); as, to impregnate India rubber with sulphur; clothing impregnated with contagion; rock impregnated with ore. | |
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Impregnate \Im*preg"nate\ ([icr]m*pr[ecr]g"n[amac]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impregnated} (-n[asl]*t[ecr]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Impregnating} (-n[asl]*t[icr]ng).] [LL. impraegnatus, p. p. of impraegnare to impregnate, fr. L. pref. im- in + praegnans pregnant. See {Pregnant}.] 1. To make pregnant; to cause to conceive; to render prolific; to get with child or young. 2. (Biol.) To come into contact with (an ovum or egg) so as to cause impregnation; to fertilize; to fecundate. 3. To infuse an active principle into; to render fruitful or fertile in any way; to fertilize; to imbue. 4. To infuse particles of another substance into; to communicate the quality of another to; to cause to be filled, imbued, mixed, or furnished (with something); as, to impregnate India rubber with sulphur; clothing impregnated with contagion; rock impregnated with ore. | |
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Impregnation \Im`preg*na"tion\, n. [Cf. F. impr[82]gnation, LL. impraegnatio.] 1. The act of impregnating or the state of being impregnated; fecundation. 2. (Biol.) The fusion of a female germ cell (ovum) with a male germ cell (in animals, a spermatozo[94]n) to form a single new cell endowed with the power of developing into a new individual; fertilization; fecundation. Note: In the broadest biological sense, impregnation, or sexual generation, consists simply in the coalescence of two similar masses of protoplasmic matter, either derived from different parts of the same organism or from two distinct organisms. From the single mass, which results from the fusion, or coalescence, of these two masses, a new organism develops. 3. That with which anything is impregnated. --Derham. 4. Intimate mixture; influsion; saturation. 5. (Mining) An ore deposit, with indefinite boundaries, consisting of rock impregnated with ore. --Raymond. | |
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Imprejudicate \Im`pre*ju"di*cate\, a. Not prejuged; unprejudiced; impartial. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. | |
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Imprenable \Im*pre"na*ble\, a. Impregnable. [Obs.] | |
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Impreparation \Im*prep`a*ra"tion\, n. Want of preparation. [Obs.] --Hooker. | |
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d8Impresario \[d8]Im`pre*sa"ri*o\, n.; pl. {Impresarios}. [It., from impresa enterprise.] The projector, manager, or conductor, of an opera or concert company. | |
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Imprescriptibility \Im`pre*scrip`ti*bil"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. imprescriptibilit[82].] The quality of being imprescriptible. | |
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Imprescriptible \Im`pre*scrip"ti*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + prescriptible: cf. F. imprescriptible.] 1. Not capable of being lost or impaired by neglect, by disuse, or by the claims of another founded on prescription. The right of navigation, fishing, and others that may be exercised on the sea, belonging to the right of mere ability, are imprescriptible. --Vattel (Trans. ) 2. Not derived from, or dependent on, external authority; self-evidencing; obvious. The imprescriptible laws of the pure reason. --Colerridge. | |
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Imprescriptibly \Im`pre*scrip"ti*bly\, adv. In an imprescriptible manner; obviously. | |
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d8Impresa \[d8]Im*pre"sa\, n. [It. See {Emprise}, and cf. {Impress}, n., 4.] (Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also {imprese} and {impress}.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. --J. Webster. | |
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Imprese \Im*prese"\, n. A device. See {Impresa}. An imprese, as the Italians call it, is a device in picture with his motto or word, borne by noble or learned personages. --Camden. | |
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d8Impresa \[d8]Im*pre"sa\, n. [It. See {Emprise}, and cf. {Impress}, n., 4.] (Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also {imprese} and {impress}.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. --J. Webster. | |
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Imprese \Im*prese"\, n. A device. See {Impresa}. An imprese, as the Italians call it, is a device in picture with his motto or word, borne by noble or learned personages. --Camden. | |
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Impresionable \Im*pres"ion*a*ble\, a. [Cf. F. impressionnable.] Liable or subject to impression; capable of being molded; susceptible; impressible. He was too impressionable; he had too much of the temperament of genius. --Motley. A pretty face and an impressionable disposition. --T. Hook. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impressing}.] [L. impressus, p. p. of imprimere to impress; pref. im- in, on + premere to press. See {Press} to squeeze, and cf. {Imprint}.] 1. To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression). His heart, like an agate, with your print impressed. --Shak. 2. To produce by pressure, as a mark, stamp, image, etc.; to imprint (a mark or figure upon something). 3. Fig.: To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate. Impress the motives of persuasion upon our own hearts till we feel the force of them. --I. Watts. 4. [See {Imprest}, {Impress}, n., 5.] To take by force for public service; as, to impress sailors or money. The second five thousand pounds impressed for the service of the sick and wounded prisoners. --Evelyn. | |
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d8Impresa \[d8]Im*pre"sa\, n. [It. See {Emprise}, and cf. {Impress}, n., 4.] (Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also {imprese} and {impress}.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. --J. Webster. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. i. To be impressed; to rest. [Obs.] Such fiendly thoughts in his heart impress. --Chaucer. | |
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Impress \Im"press\, n.; pl. {Impresses}. 1. The act of impressing or making. 2. A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence. The impresses of the insides of these shells. --Woodward. This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice. --Shak. 3. Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp. --South. 4. A device. See {Impresa}. --Cussans. To describe . . . emblazoned shields, Impresses quaint. --Milton. 5. [See {Imprest}, {Press} to force into service.] The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed. Why such impress of shipwrights? --Shak. {Impress gang}, a party of men, with an officer, employed to impress seamen for ships of war; a press gang. {Impress money}, a sum of money paid, immediately upon their entering service, to men who have been impressed. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impressing}.] [L. impressus, p. p. of imprimere to impress; pref. im- in, on + premere to press. See {Press} to squeeze, and cf. {Imprint}.] 1. To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression). His heart, like an agate, with your print impressed. --Shak. 2. To produce by pressure, as a mark, stamp, image, etc.; to imprint (a mark or figure upon something). 3. Fig.: To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate. Impress the motives of persuasion upon our own hearts till we feel the force of them. --I. Watts. 4. [See {Imprest}, {Impress}, n., 5.] To take by force for public service; as, to impress sailors or money. The second five thousand pounds impressed for the service of the sick and wounded prisoners. --Evelyn. | |
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d8Impresa \[d8]Im*pre"sa\, n. [It. See {Emprise}, and cf. {Impress}, n., 4.] (Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also {imprese} and {impress}.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. --J. Webster. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. i. To be impressed; to rest. [Obs.] Such fiendly thoughts in his heart impress. --Chaucer. | |
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Impress \Im"press\, n.; pl. {Impresses}. 1. The act of impressing or making. 2. A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence. The impresses of the insides of these shells. --Woodward. This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice. --Shak. 3. Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp. --South. 4. A device. See {Impresa}. --Cussans. To describe . . . emblazoned shields, Impresses quaint. --Milton. 5. [See {Imprest}, {Press} to force into service.] The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed. Why such impress of shipwrights? --Shak. {Impress gang}, a party of men, with an officer, employed to impress seamen for ships of war; a press gang. {Impress money}, a sum of money paid, immediately upon their entering service, to men who have been impressed. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impressing}.] [L. impressus, p. p. of imprimere to impress; pref. im- in, on + premere to press. See {Press} to squeeze, and cf. {Imprint}.] 1. To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression). His heart, like an agate, with your print impressed. --Shak. 2. To produce by pressure, as a mark, stamp, image, etc.; to imprint (a mark or figure upon something). 3. Fig.: To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate. Impress the motives of persuasion upon our own hearts till we feel the force of them. --I. Watts. 4. [See {Imprest}, {Impress}, n., 5.] To take by force for public service; as, to impress sailors or money. The second five thousand pounds impressed for the service of the sick and wounded prisoners. --Evelyn. | |
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d8Impresa \[d8]Im*pre"sa\, n. [It. See {Emprise}, and cf. {Impress}, n., 4.] (Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also {imprese} and {impress}.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. --J. Webster. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. i. To be impressed; to rest. [Obs.] Such fiendly thoughts in his heart impress. --Chaucer. | |
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Impress \Im"press\, n.; pl. {Impresses}. 1. The act of impressing or making. 2. A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence. The impresses of the insides of these shells. --Woodward. This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice. --Shak. 3. Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp. --South. 4. A device. See {Impresa}. --Cussans. To describe . . . emblazoned shields, Impresses quaint. --Milton. 5. [See {Imprest}, {Press} to force into service.] The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed. Why such impress of shipwrights? --Shak. {Impress gang}, a party of men, with an officer, employed to impress seamen for ships of war; a press gang. {Impress money}, a sum of money paid, immediately upon their entering service, to men who have been impressed. | |
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Impress \Im"press\, n.; pl. {Impresses}. 1. The act of impressing or making. 2. A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence. The impresses of the insides of these shells. --Woodward. This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice. --Shak. 3. Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp. --South. 4. A device. See {Impresa}. --Cussans. To describe . . . emblazoned shields, Impresses quaint. --Milton. 5. [See {Imprest}, {Press} to force into service.] The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed. Why such impress of shipwrights? --Shak. {Impress gang}, a party of men, with an officer, employed to impress seamen for ships of war; a press gang. {Impress money}, a sum of money paid, immediately upon their entering service, to men who have been impressed. | |
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Impress \Im"press\, n.; pl. {Impresses}. 1. The act of impressing or making. 2. A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence. The impresses of the insides of these shells. --Woodward. This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice. --Shak. 3. Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp. --South. 4. A device. See {Impresa}. --Cussans. To describe . . . emblazoned shields, Impresses quaint. --Milton. 5. [See {Imprest}, {Press} to force into service.] The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed. Why such impress of shipwrights? --Shak. {Impress gang}, a party of men, with an officer, employed to impress seamen for ships of war; a press gang. {Impress money}, a sum of money paid, immediately upon their entering service, to men who have been impressed. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impressing}.] [L. impressus, p. p. of imprimere to impress; pref. im- in, on + premere to press. See {Press} to squeeze, and cf. {Imprint}.] 1. To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression). His heart, like an agate, with your print impressed. --Shak. 2. To produce by pressure, as a mark, stamp, image, etc.; to imprint (a mark or figure upon something). 3. Fig.: To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate. Impress the motives of persuasion upon our own hearts till we feel the force of them. --I. Watts. 4. [See {Imprest}, {Impress}, n., 5.] To take by force for public service; as, to impress sailors or money. The second five thousand pounds impressed for the service of the sick and wounded prisoners. --Evelyn. | |
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Impress \Im"press\, n.; pl. {Impresses}. 1. The act of impressing or making. 2. A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence. The impresses of the insides of these shells. --Woodward. This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice. --Shak. 3. Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp. --South. 4. A device. See {Impresa}. --Cussans. To describe . . . emblazoned shields, Impresses quaint. --Milton. 5. [See {Imprest}, {Press} to force into service.] The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed. Why such impress of shipwrights? --Shak. {Impress gang}, a party of men, with an officer, employed to impress seamen for ships of war; a press gang. {Impress money}, a sum of money paid, immediately upon their entering service, to men who have been impressed. | |
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Impressibility \Im*press`i*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being impressible; susceptibility. | |
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Impressible \Im*press"i*ble\, a. [Cf. F. impressible.] Capable of being impressed; susceptible; sensitive. -- {Im*press"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*press"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Impressible \Im*press"i*ble\, a. [Cf. F. impressible.] Capable of being impressed; susceptible; sensitive. -- {Im*press"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*press"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Impressible \Im*press"i*ble\, a. [Cf. F. impressible.] Capable of being impressed; susceptible; sensitive. -- {Im*press"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*press"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Impress \Im*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impressing}.] [L. impressus, p. p. of imprimere to impress; pref. im- in, on + premere to press. See {Press} to squeeze, and cf. {Imprint}.] 1. To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression). His heart, like an agate, with your print impressed. --Shak. 2. To produce by pressure, as a mark, stamp, image, etc.; to imprint (a mark or figure upon something). 3. Fig.: To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate. Impress the motives of persuasion upon our own hearts till we feel the force of them. --I. Watts. 4. [See {Imprest}, {Impress}, n., 5.] To take by force for public service; as, to impress sailors or money. The second five thousand pounds impressed for the service of the sick and wounded prisoners. --Evelyn. | |
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Impression \Im*pres"sion\, n. [F. impression, L. impressio.] 1. The act of impressing, or the state of being impressed; the communication of a stamp, mold, style, or character, by external force or by influence. 2. That which is impressed; stamp; mark; indentation; sensible result of an influence exerted from without. The stamp and clear impression of good sense. --Cowper. To shelter us from impressions of weather, we must spin, we must weave, we must build. --Barrow. 3. That which impresses, or exercises an effect, action, or agency; appearance; phenomenon. [Obs.] Portentous blaze of comets and impressions in the air. --Milton. A fiery impression falling from out of Heaven. --Holland. 4. Influence or effect on the senses or the intellect hence, interest, concern. --Reid. His words impression left. --Milton. Such terrible impression made the dream. --Shak. I have a father's dear impression, And wish, before I fall into my grave, That I might see her married. --Ford. 5. An indistinct notion, remembrance, or belief. 6. Impressiveness; emphasis of delivery. Which must be read with an impression. --Milton. 7. (Print.) The pressure of the type on the paper, or the result of such pressure, as regards its appearance; as, a heavy impression; a clear, or a poor, impression; also, a single copy as the result of printing, or the whole edition printed at a given time. Ten impressions which his books have had. --Dryden. 8. In painting, the first coat of color, as the priming in house painting and the like. [R.] 9. (Engraving) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like. {Proof impression}, one of the early impressions taken from an engraving, before the plate or block is worn. | |
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Impressionability \Im*pres`sion*a*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being impressionable. | |
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Impressionableness \Im*pres"sion*a*ble*ness\, n. The quality of being impressionable. | |
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Impressionism \Im*pres"sion*ism\, n. [F. impressionnisme.] (Fine Arts) The theory or method of suggesting an effect or impression without elaboration of the details; -- a disignation of a recent fashion in painting and etching. | |
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Impressionist \Im*pres"sion*ist\, n. [F. impressionniste.] (Fine Arts) One who adheres to the theory or method of impressionism, so called. | |
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Impressionistic \Im*pres`sion*is"tic\, a. Pertaining to, or characterized by, impressionism. | |
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Impressionless \Im*pres"sion*less\, a. Having the quality of not being impressed or affected; not susceptible. | |
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Impressive \Im*press"ive\, a. [Cf. F. impressif.] 1. Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene. 2. Capable of being impressed. [Obs.] --Drayton. - {Im*press"ive*ly}, adv. -- {Im*press"ive*ness}, n. | |
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Impressive \Im*press"ive\, a. [Cf. F. impressif.] 1. Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene. 2. Capable of being impressed. [Obs.] --Drayton. - {Im*press"ive*ly}, adv. -- {Im*press"ive*ness}, n. | |
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Impressive \Im*press"ive\, a. [Cf. F. impressif.] 1. Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene. 2. Capable of being impressed. [Obs.] --Drayton. - {Im*press"ive*ly}, adv. -- {Im*press"ive*ness}, n. | |
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Impressment \Im*press"ment\, n. The act of seizing for public use, or of impressing into public service; compulsion to serve; as, the impressment of provisions or of sailors. The great scandal of our naval service -- impressment -- died a protracted death. --J. H. Burton. | |
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Impressor \Im*press"or\, n. [LL., a printer.] One who, or that which, impresses. --Boyle. | |
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Impressure \Im*pres"sure\, n. [Cf. OF. impressure, LL. impressura.] Dent; impression. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Imprest \Im*prest"\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. {Imprested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impresting}.] [Pref. im- + prest: cf. It. imprestare. See {Prest}, n.] To advance on loan. --Burke. | |
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Imprest \Im"prest\, n. [Cf. It. impresto, imprestito, LL. impraestitum. See {Imprest}, v. t., and {Impress} compulsion to serve.] A kind of earnest money; loan; -- specifically, money advanced for some public service, as in enlistment. --Burke. The clearing of their imprests for what little of their debts they have received. --Pepys. | |
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Imprest \Im*prest"\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. {Imprested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impresting}.] [Pref. im- + prest: cf. It. imprestare. See {Prest}, n.] To advance on loan. --Burke. | |
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Imprest \Im*prest"\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. {Imprested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impresting}.] [Pref. im- + prest: cf. It. imprestare. See {Prest}, n.] To advance on loan. --Burke. | |
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Imprevalence \Im*prev"a*lence\, Imprevalency \Im*prev"a*len*cy\, n. Want of prevalence. [Obs.] | |
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Imprevalence \Im*prev"a*lence\, Imprevalency \Im*prev"a*len*cy\, n. Want of prevalence. [Obs.] | |
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Impreventability \Im`pre*vent`a*bil"i*ty\, n. The state or quality of being impreventable. [R.] | |
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Impreventable \Im`pre*vent"a*ble\, a. Not preventable; invitable. | |
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Imprimery \Im*prim"er*y\, n. [F. imprimerie, fr. imprimer to imprint.] [Obs.] (a) A print; impression. (b) A printing establishment. (c) The art of printing. | |
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Impriming \Im*prim"ing\, n. A beginning. [Obs.] [bd]Their springings and imprimings.[b8] --Sir H. Wotton. | |
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Imprint \Im*print"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imptrinted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprinting}.] [OE. emprenten, F. empreint, p. p. of empreindre to imprint, fr. L. imprimere to impres, imprint. See 1st {In-}, {Print}, and cf. {Impress}.] 1. To impress; to mark by pressure; to indent; to stamp. And sees his num'rous herds imprint her sands. --Prior. 2. To stamp or mark, as letters on paper, by means of type, plates, stamps, or the like; to print the mark (figures, letters, etc., upon something). Nature imprints upon whate'er we see, That has a heart and life in it, [bd]Be free.[b8] --Cowper. 3. To fix indelibly or permanently, as in the mind or memory; to impress. Ideas of those two different things distinctly imprinted on his mind. --Locke. | |
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Imprint \Im"print\, n. [Cf. F. empreinte impress, stamp. See {Imprint}, v. t.] Whatever is impressed or imprinted; the impress or mark left by something; specifically, the name of the printer or publisher (usually) with the time and place of issue, in the title-page of a book, or on any printed sheet. [bd]That imprint of their hands.[b8] --Buckle. | |
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Imprint \Im*print"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imptrinted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprinting}.] [OE. emprenten, F. empreint, p. p. of empreindre to imprint, fr. L. imprimere to impres, imprint. See 1st {In-}, {Print}, and cf. {Impress}.] 1. To impress; to mark by pressure; to indent; to stamp. And sees his num'rous herds imprint her sands. --Prior. 2. To stamp or mark, as letters on paper, by means of type, plates, stamps, or the like; to print the mark (figures, letters, etc., upon something). Nature imprints upon whate'er we see, That has a heart and life in it, [bd]Be free.[b8] --Cowper. 3. To fix indelibly or permanently, as in the mind or memory; to impress. Ideas of those two different things distinctly imprinted on his mind. --Locke. | |
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Imprison \Im*pris"on\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imprisoned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprisoning}.] [OE. enprisonen, OF. enprisoner, F. emprisonner; pref. en- (L. in) + F. & OF. prison. See {Prison}.] 1. To put in prison or jail; To arrest and detain in custody; to confine. He imprisoned was in chains remediles. --Spenser. 2. To limit, restrain, or confine in any way. Try to imprison the resistless wind. --Dryden. Syn: To incarcerate; confine; immure. | |
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Imprison ment \Im*pris"on ment\, n. [OE. enprisonment; F. emprisonnement.] The act of imprisoning, or the state of being imprisoned; confinement; restraint. His sinews waxen weak and raw Through long imprisonment and hard constraint. --Spenser. Every confinement of the person is an imprisonment, whether it be in a common prison, or in a private house, or even by foreibly detaining one in the public streets. --Blackstone. {False imprisonment}. (Law) See under {False}. Syn: Incarceration; custody; confinement; durance; restraint. | |
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Imprison \Im*pris"on\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imprisoned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprisoning}.] [OE. enprisonen, OF. enprisoner, F. emprisonner; pref. en- (L. in) + F. & OF. prison. See {Prison}.] 1. To put in prison or jail; To arrest and detain in custody; to confine. He imprisoned was in chains remediles. --Spenser. 2. To limit, restrain, or confine in any way. Try to imprison the resistless wind. --Dryden. Syn: To incarcerate; confine; immure. | |
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Imprisoner \Im*pris"on*er\, n. One who imprisons. | |
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Imprison \Im*pris"on\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imprisoned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imprisoning}.] [OE. enprisonen, OF. enprisoner, F. emprisonner; pref. en- (L. in) + F. & OF. prison. See {Prison}.] 1. To put in prison or jail; To arrest and detain in custody; to confine. He imprisoned was in chains remediles. --Spenser. 2. To limit, restrain, or confine in any way. Try to imprison the resistless wind. --Dryden. Syn: To incarcerate; confine; immure. | |
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Improvable \Im*prov"a*ble\, a. [From {Improve}.] 1. Capable of being improved; susceptible of improvement; admitting of being made better; capable of cultivation, or of being advanced in good qualities. Man is accommodated with moral principles, improvable by the exercise of his faculties. --Sir M. Hale. I have a fine spread of improvable lands. --Addison. 2. Capable of being used to advantage; profitable; serviceable; advantageous. The essays of weaker heads afford improvable hints to better. --Sir T. Browne. -- {Im*pro"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*prov"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Improbability \Im*prob`a*bil"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Improbabilities}. [Cf. F. improbabilit[82].] The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood; also, that which is improbable; an improbable event or result. | |
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Improbability \Im*prob`a*bil"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Improbabilities}. [Cf. F. improbabilit[82].] The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood; also, that which is improbable; an improbable event or result. | |
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Improbable \Im*prob"a*ble\, a. [L. improbabilis; pref. im- not + probabilis probable: cf. F. improbable. See {Probable}.] Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event. He . . . sent to Elutherius, then bishop of Rome, an improbable letter, as some of the contents discover. --Milton. -- {Im*prob"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*prob"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Improbable \Im*prob"a*ble\, a. [L. improbabilis; pref. im- not + probabilis probable: cf. F. improbable. See {Probable}.] Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event. He . . . sent to Elutherius, then bishop of Rome, an improbable letter, as some of the contents discover. --Milton. -- {Im*prob"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*prob"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Improbable \Im*prob"a*ble\, a. [L. improbabilis; pref. im- not + probabilis probable: cf. F. improbable. See {Probable}.] Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event. He . . . sent to Elutherius, then bishop of Rome, an improbable letter, as some of the contents discover. --Milton. -- {Im*prob"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*prob"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Improbate \Im"pro*bate\, v. t. [L. improbatus, p. p. of improbare to disapprove; pref. im- not + probare to approve.] To disapprove of; to disallow. [Obs.] | |
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Improbation \Im`pro*ba"tion\, n. [L. improbatio.] 1. The act of disapproving; disapprobation. 2. (Scots Law) The act by which falsehood and forgery are proved; an action brought for the purpose of having some instrument declared false or forged. --Bell. | |
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Improbative \Im"pro*ba*tive\, Improbatory \Im"pro*ba`to*ry\, a. Implying, or tending to, improbation. | |
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Improbative \Im"pro*ba*tive\, Improbatory \Im"pro*ba`to*ry\, a. Implying, or tending to, improbation. | |
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Improbity \Im*prob"i*ty\, n. [L. improbitas; pref. im- not + probitas probity: cf. F. improbit[82].] Lack of probity; want of integrity or rectitude; dishonesty. Persons . . . cast out for notorious improbity. --Hooker. | |
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Improficience \Im`pro*fi"cience\, Improficiency \Im`pro*fi"cien*cy\, n. Want of proficiency. [R.] --Bacon. | |
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Improficience \Im`pro*fi"cience\, Improficiency \Im`pro*fi"cien*cy\, n. Want of proficiency. [R.] --Bacon. | |
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Improfitable \Im*prof"it*a*ble\, a. [Pref. im- not + profitable: cf. F. improfitable.] Unprofitable. [Obs.] | |
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Improgressive \Im`pro*gress"ive\, a. Not progressive. --De Quincey. -- {Im"pro*gress"ive*ly}, adv. | |
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Improgressive \Im`pro*gress"ive\, a. Not progressive. --De Quincey. -- {Im"pro*gress"ive*ly}, adv. | |
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Improlific \Im`pro*lif"ic\, a. [Pref. im- not + prolific: cf. F. improlifique.] Not prolific. [Obs.] --E. Waterhouse. | |
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Improlificate \Im`pro*lif"ic*ate\, v. t. [Pref. im- in + prolificate.] To impregnate. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. | |
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Imprompt \Im*prompt"\, a. Not ready. [R.] --Sterne. | |
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Impromptu \Im*promp"tu\, adv. [or] a. [F. impromptu, fr. L. in promptu in readiness, at hand; in in + promptus visibility, readiness, from promptus visible, ready. See {Prompt}.] Offhand; without previous study; extemporaneous; extempore; as, an impromptu verse. | |
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Impromptu \Im*promp"tu\, n. 1. Something made or done offhand, at the moment, or without previous study; an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark. 2. (Mus.) A piece composed or played at first thought; a composition in the style of an extempore piece. | |
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Improper \Im*prop"er\, v. t. To appropriate; to limit. [Obs.] He would in like manner improper and inclose the sunbeams to comfort the rich and not the poor. --Jewel. | |
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Improper \Im*prop"er\, a. [F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See {Proper}.] 1. Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress. Follow'd his enemy king, and did him service, Improper for a slave. --Shak. And to their proper operation still, Ascribe all Good; to their improper, Ill. --Pope. 2. Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common. [Obs.] Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry. --J. Fletcher. 3. Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous. {Improper diphthong}. See under {Diphthong}. {Improper feud}, an original feud, not earned by military service. --Mozley & W. {Improper fraction}. See under {Fraction}. | |
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Diphthong \Diph"thong\ (?; 115, 277), n. [L. diphthongus, Gr. [?]; di- = di`s- twice + [?] voice, sound, fr. [?] to utter a sound: cf. F. diphthongue.] (Ortho[89]py) (a) A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; -- called a {proper diphthong}. (b) A vowel digraph; a union of two vowels in the same syllable, only one of them being sounded; as, ai in rain, eo in people; -- called an {improper diphthong}. | |
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Improper \Im*prop"er\, a. [F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See {Proper}.] 1. Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress. Follow'd his enemy king, and did him service, Improper for a slave. --Shak. And to their proper operation still, Ascribe all Good; to their improper, Ill. --Pope. 2. Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common. [Obs.] Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry. --J. Fletcher. 3. Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous. {Improper diphthong}. See under {Diphthong}. {Improper feud}, an original feud, not earned by military service. --Mozley & W. {Improper fraction}. See under {Fraction}. | |
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Diphthong \Diph"thong\ (?; 115, 277), n. [L. diphthongus, Gr. [?]; di- = di`s- twice + [?] voice, sound, fr. [?] to utter a sound: cf. F. diphthongue.] (Ortho[89]py) (a) A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; -- called a {proper diphthong}. (b) A vowel digraph; a union of two vowels in the same syllable, only one of them being sounded; as, ai in rain, eo in people; -- called an {improper diphthong}. | |
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Improper \Im*prop"er\, a. [F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See {Proper}.] 1. Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress. Follow'd his enemy king, and did him service, Improper for a slave. --Shak. And to their proper operation still, Ascribe all Good; to their improper, Ill. --Pope. 2. Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common. [Obs.] Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry. --J. Fletcher. 3. Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous. {Improper diphthong}. See under {Diphthong}. {Improper feud}, an original feud, not earned by military service. --Mozley & W. {Improper fraction}. See under {Fraction}. | |
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Improper \Im*prop"er\, a. [F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See {Proper}.] 1. Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress. Follow'd his enemy king, and did him service, Improper for a slave. --Shak. And to their proper operation still, Ascribe all Good; to their improper, Ill. --Pope. 2. Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common. [Obs.] Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry. --J. Fletcher. 3. Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous. {Improper diphthong}. See under {Diphthong}. {Improper feud}, an original feud, not earned by military service. --Mozley & W. {Improper fraction}. See under {Fraction}. | |
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Fraction \Frac"tion\, n. [F. fraction, L. fractio a breaking, fr. frangere, fractum, to break. See {Break}.] 1. The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence. [Obs.] Neither can the natural body of Christ be subject to any fraction or breaking up. --Foxe. 2. A portion; a fragment. Some niggard fractions of an hour. --Tennyson. 3. (Arith. or Alg.) One or more aliquot parts of a unit or whole number; an expression for a definite portion of a unit or magnitude. {Common, [or] Vulgar}, {fraction}, a fraction in which the number of equal parts into which the integer is supposed to be divided is indicated by figures or letters, called the denominator, written below a line, over which is the numerator, indicating the number of these parts included in the fraction; as [frac12], one half, [frac25], two fifths. {Complex fraction}, a fraction having a fraction or mixed number in the numerator or denominator, or in both. --Davies & Peck. {Compound fraction}, a fraction of a fraction; two or more fractions connected by of. {Continued fraction}, {Decimal fraction}, {Partial fraction}, etc. See under {Continued}, {Decimal}, {Partial}, etc. {Improper fraction}, a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator. {Proper fraction}, a fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator. | |
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Improper \Im*prop"er\, a. [F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See {Proper}.] 1. Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress. Follow'd his enemy king, and did him service, Improper for a slave. --Shak. And to their proper operation still, Ascribe all Good; to their improper, Ill. --Pope. 2. Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common. [Obs.] Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry. --J. Fletcher. 3. Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous. {Improper diphthong}. See under {Diphthong}. {Improper feud}, an original feud, not earned by military service. --Mozley & W. {Improper fraction}. See under {Fraction}. | |
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Improperation \Im*prop`er*a"tion\, n. [L. improperare, improperatum, to taunt.] The act of upbraiding or taunting; a reproach; a taunt. [Obs.] Improperatios and terms of scurrility. --Sir T. Browne | |
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Improperly \Im*prop"er*ly\, adv. In an improper manner; not properly; unsuitably; unbecomingly. | |
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Improperty \Im*prop"er*ty\, n. Impropriety. [Obs.] | |
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Impropitious \Im`pro*pi"tious\, a. Unpropitious; unfavorable. [Obs.] [bd]Dreams were impropitious.[b8] --Sir H. Wotton. | |
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Improportionable \Im`pro*por"tion*a*ble\, a. Not proportionable. [Obs.] --B. Jonson. | |
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Improportionate \Im`pro*por"tion*ate\, a. Not proportionate. [Obs.] | |
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Impropriate \Im*pro"pri*ate\, v. i. To become an impropriator. [R.] | |
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Impropriate \Im*pro"pri*ate\, a. (Eng. Eccl. Law) Put into the hands of a layman; impropriated. | |
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Impropriate \Im*pro"pri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impropriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impropriating}.] [Pref. im- in + L. propriatus, p. p. of propriare to appropriate. See {Appropriate}.] 1. To appropriate to one's self; to assume. [Obs.] To impropriate the thanks to himself. --Bacon. 2. (Eng. Eccl. Law) To place the profits of (ecclesiastical property) in the hands of a layman for care and disbursement. | |
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Impropriate \Im*pro"pri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impropriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impropriating}.] [Pref. im- in + L. propriatus, p. p. of propriare to appropriate. See {Appropriate}.] 1. To appropriate to one's self; to assume. [Obs.] To impropriate the thanks to himself. --Bacon. 2. (Eng. Eccl. Law) To place the profits of (ecclesiastical property) in the hands of a layman for care and disbursement. | |
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Impropriate \Im*pro"pri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impropriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impropriating}.] [Pref. im- in + L. propriatus, p. p. of propriare to appropriate. See {Appropriate}.] 1. To appropriate to one's self; to assume. [Obs.] To impropriate the thanks to himself. --Bacon. 2. (Eng. Eccl. Law) To place the profits of (ecclesiastical property) in the hands of a layman for care and disbursement. | |
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Impropriation \Im*pro`pri*a"tion\, n. 1. The act of impropriating; as, the impropriation of property or tithes; also, that which is impropriated. 2. (Eng. Eccl. Law) (a) The act of putting an ecclesiastical benefice in the hands of a layman, or lay corporation. (b) A benefice in the hands of a layman, or of a lay corporation. | |
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Impropriator \Im*pro"pri*a`tor\, n. One who impropriates; specifically, a layman in possession of church property. | |
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Impropriatrix \Im*pro`pri*a"trix\, n.; pl. E. {-trixes}, L. {-trices}. A female impropriator. | |
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Impropriety \Im`pro*pri"e*ty\, n.; pl. {Improprieties}. [L. improprietas; cf. F. impropri[82]t[82]. See {Improper}.] 1. The quality of being improper; unfitness or unsuitableness to character, time place, or circumstances; as, impropriety of behavior or manners. 2. That which is improper; an unsuitable or improper act, or an inaccurate use of language. But every language has likewise its improprieties and absurdities. --Johnson. Many gross improprieties, however authorized by practice, ought to be discarded. --Swift. | |
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Impropriety \Im`pro*pri"e*ty\, n.; pl. {Improprieties}. [L. improprietas; cf. F. impropri[82]t[82]. See {Improper}.] 1. The quality of being improper; unfitness or unsuitableness to character, time place, or circumstances; as, impropriety of behavior or manners. 2. That which is improper; an unsuitable or improper act, or an inaccurate use of language. But every language has likewise its improprieties and absurdities. --Johnson. Many gross improprieties, however authorized by practice, ought to be discarded. --Swift. | |
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Improsperity \Im`pros*per"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. improsp[82]rit[82].] Want of prosperity. [Obs.] | |
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Improsperous \Im*pros"per*ous\, a. [Pref. im- not + prosperous: cf. F. improsp[8a]re, L. improsper.] Not prosperous. [Obs.] --Dryden. -- {Im*pros"per*ous*ly}, adv. [Obs.] -- {Im*pros"per*ous*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Improsperous \Im*pros"per*ous\, a. [Pref. im- not + prosperous: cf. F. improsp[8a]re, L. improsper.] Not prosperous. [Obs.] --Dryden. -- {Im*pros"per*ous*ly}, adv. [Obs.] -- {Im*pros"per*ous*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Improsperous \Im*pros"per*ous\, a. [Pref. im- not + prosperous: cf. F. improsp[8a]re, L. improsper.] Not prosperous. [Obs.] --Dryden. -- {Im*pros"per*ous*ly}, adv. [Obs.] -- {Im*pros"per*ous*ness}, n. [Obs.] | |
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Improvability \Im*prov`a*bil"i*ty\, n. The state or quality of being improvable; improvableness. | |
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Improvable \Im*prov"a*ble\, a. [From {Improve}.] 1. Capable of being improved; susceptible of improvement; admitting of being made better; capable of cultivation, or of being advanced in good qualities. Man is accommodated with moral principles, improvable by the exercise of his faculties. --Sir M. Hale. I have a fine spread of improvable lands. --Addison. 2. Capable of being used to advantage; profitable; serviceable; advantageous. The essays of weaker heads afford improvable hints to better. --Sir T. Browne. -- {Im*pro"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*prov"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Improvable \Im*prov"a*ble\, a. [From {Improve}.] 1. Capable of being improved; susceptible of improvement; admitting of being made better; capable of cultivation, or of being advanced in good qualities. Man is accommodated with moral principles, improvable by the exercise of his faculties. --Sir M. Hale. I have a fine spread of improvable lands. --Addison. 2. Capable of being used to advantage; profitable; serviceable; advantageous. The essays of weaker heads afford improvable hints to better. --Sir T. Browne. -- {Im*pro"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Im*prov"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Improve \Im*prove"\, v. t. [Pref. im- not + prove: cf. L. improbare, F. improuver.] 1. To disprove or make void; to refute. [Obs.] Neither can any of them make so strong a reason which another can not improve. --Tyndale. 2. To disapprove; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure; as, to improve negligence. [Obs.] --Chapman. When he rehearsed his preachings and his doing unto the high apostles, they could improve nothing. --Tyndale. | |
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Improve \Im*prove"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improving}.] [Pref. in- in + prove, in approve. See {Approve}, {Prove.}] 1. To make better; to increase the value or good qualities of; to ameliorate by care or cultivation; as, to improve land. --Donne. I love not to improve the honor of the living by impairing that of the dead. --Denham. 2. To use or employ to good purpose; to make productive; to turn to profitable account; to utilize; as, to improve one's time; to improve his means. --Shak. We shall especially honor God by improving diligently the talents which God hath committed to us. --Barrow. A hint that I do not remember to have seen opened and improved. --Addison. The court seldom fails to improve the oppotunity. --Blackstone. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour. --I. Watts. Those moments were diligently improved. --Gibbon. True policy, as well as good faith, in my opinion, binds us to improve the occasion. --Washington. 3. To advance or increase by use; to augment or add to; -- said with reference to what is bad. [R.] We all have, I fear, . . . not a little improved the wretched inheritance of our ancestors. --Bp. Porteus. Syn: To better; meliorate; ameliorate; advance; heighten; mend; correct; recify; amend; reform. | |
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Improve \Im*prove"\, v. i. 1. To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health. We take care to improve in our frugality and diligence. --Atterbury. 2. To advance or progress in bad qualities; to grow worse. [bd]Domitain improved in cruelty.[b8] --Milner. 3. To increase; to be enhanced; to rise in value; as, the price of cotton improves. {To improve on} [or] {upon}, to make useful additions or amendments to, or changes in; to bring nearer to perfection; as, to improve on the mode of tillage. | |
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Improve \Im*prove"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improving}.] [Pref. in- in + prove, in approve. See {Approve}, {Prove.}] 1. To make better; to increase the value or good qualities of; to ameliorate by care or cultivation; as, to improve land. --Donne. I love not to improve the honor of the living by impairing that of the dead. --Denham. 2. To use or employ to good purpose; to make productive; to turn to profitable account; to utilize; as, to improve one's time; to improve his means. --Shak. We shall especially honor God by improving diligently the talents which God hath committed to us. --Barrow. A hint that I do not remember to have seen opened and improved. --Addison. The court seldom fails to improve the oppotunity. --Blackstone. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour. --I. Watts. Those moments were diligently improved. --Gibbon. True policy, as well as good faith, in my opinion, binds us to improve the occasion. --Washington. 3. To advance or increase by use; to augment or add to; -- said with reference to what is bad. [R.] We all have, I fear, . . . not a little improved the wretched inheritance of our ancestors. --Bp. Porteus. Syn: To better; meliorate; ameliorate; advance; heighten; mend; correct; recify; amend; reform. | |
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Improvement \Im*prove"ment\, n. 1. The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc. I look upon your city as the best place of improvement. --South. Exercise is the chief source of improvement in all our faculties. --Blair. 2. The act of making profitable use or applicaton of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse. [bd]A good improvement of his reason.[b8] --S. Clarke. I shall make some improvement of this doctrine. --Tillotson. 3. The state of being improved; betterment; advance; also, that which is improved; as, the new edition is an improvement on the old. The parts of Sinon, Camilla, and some few others, are improvements on the Greek poet. --Addison. 4. Increase; growth; progress; advance. There is a design of publishing the history of architecture, with its several improvements and decays. --Addison. Those vices which more particularly receive improvement by prosperity. --South. 5. pl. Valuable additions or betterments, as buildings, clearings, drains, fences, etc., on premises. 6. (Patent Laws) A useful addition to, or modification of, a machine, manufacture, or composition. --Kent. | |
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Improver \Im*prov"er\, n. One who, or that which, improves. | |
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Improvided \Im`pro*vid"ed\, a. Unforeseen; unexpected; not provided against; unprepared. [Obs.] All improvided for dread of death. --E. Hall. | |
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Improvidence \Im*prov"i*dence\, n. [L. improvidentia; OF. improvidence. Cf. {Imprudence}.] The quality of being improvident; want of foresight or thrift. The improvidence of my neighbor must not make me inhuman. --L'Estrange. | |
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Improvident \Im*prov"i*dent\, a. [Pref. im- not + provident: cf. L. improvidus. See {Provident}, and cf. {Imprudent}.] Not provident; wanting foresight or forethought; not foreseeing or providing for the future; negligent; thoughtless; as, an improvident man. Improvident soldires! had your watch been good, This sudden mischief never could have fallen. --Shak. Syn: Inconsiderable; negligent; careless; shiftless; prodigal; wasteful. | |
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Improvidentially \Im*prov`i*den"tial*ly\, adv. Improvidently. [R.] | |
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Improvidently \Im*prov"i*dent*ly\, adv. In a improvident manner. [bd]Improvidently rash.[b8] --Drayton. | |
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Improve \Im*prove"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improving}.] [Pref. in- in + prove, in approve. See {Approve}, {Prove.}] 1. To make better; to increase the value or good qualities of; to ameliorate by care or cultivation; as, to improve land. --Donne. I love not to improve the honor of the living by impairing that of the dead. --Denham. 2. To use or employ to good purpose; to make productive; to turn to profitable account; to utilize; as, to improve one's time; to improve his means. --Shak. We shall especially honor God by improving diligently the talents which God hath committed to us. --Barrow. A hint that I do not remember to have seen opened and improved. --Addison. The court seldom fails to improve the oppotunity. --Blackstone. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour. --I. Watts. Those moments were diligently improved. --Gibbon. True policy, as well as good faith, in my opinion, binds us to improve the occasion. --Washington. 3. To advance or increase by use; to augment or add to; -- said with reference to what is bad. [R.] We all have, I fear, . . . not a little improved the wretched inheritance of our ancestors. --Bp. Porteus. Syn: To better; meliorate; ameliorate; advance; heighten; mend; correct; recify; amend; reform. | |
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Improving \Im*prov"ing\, a. Tending to improve, beneficial; growing better. -- {Im*prov"ing*ly}, adv. {Improving lease} (Scots Law), an extend lease to induce the tenant to make improvements on the premises. | |
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Improving \Im*prov"ing\, a. Tending to improve, beneficial; growing better. -- {Im*prov"ing*ly}, adv. {Improving lease} (Scots Law), an extend lease to induce the tenant to make improvements on the premises. | |
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Improving \Im*prov"ing\, a. Tending to improve, beneficial; growing better. -- {Im*prov"ing*ly}, adv. {Improving lease} (Scots Law), an extend lease to induce the tenant to make improvements on the premises. | |
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Improvisate \Im*prov"i*sate\, a. [See {Improvise}.] Unpremeditated; impromptu; extempore. [R.] | |
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Improvisate \Im*prov"i*sate\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Improvisated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improvisating}.] To improvise; to extemporize. | |
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Improvisate \Im*prov"i*sate\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Improvisated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improvisating}.] To improvise; to extemporize. | |
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Improvisate \Im*prov"i*sate\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Improvisated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improvisating}.] To improvise; to extemporize. | |
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Improvisation \Im*prov`i*sa"tion\, n. [Cf. F. improvisation.] 1. The act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously; as, improvisation on the organ. 2. That which is improvised; an impromptu. | |
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Improvisatize \Im`pro*vis"a*tize\, v. t. & i. Same as {Improvisate}. | |
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Improvisator \Im*prov"i*sa`tor\, n. An improviser, or improvvisatore. | |
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d8Improvvisatore \[d8]Im`prov*vi`sa*to"re\, n.; pl. {Improvvisatori}. [It. See {Improvise}.] One who composes and sings or recites rhymes and short poems extemporaneously. [Written also {improvisatore}.] | |
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Improvisatorial \Im*prov`i*sa*to"ri*al\, Improvisatory \Im*prov"i*sa*to*ry\, a. Of or pertaining to improvisation or extemporaneous composition. | |
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Improvisatorial \Im*prov`i*sa*to"ri*al\, Improvisatory \Im*prov"i*sa*to*ry\, a. Of or pertaining to improvisation or extemporaneous composition. | |
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d8Improvvisatrice \[d8]Im`prov*vi`sa*tri"ce\, n.; pl. {Improvvisatrici}. [It. See {Improvise}.] A female improvvisatore. [Written also {improvisatrice}.] | |
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Improvise \Im`pro*vise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improvised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improvising}.] [F. improviser, it. improvvisare, fr. improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, L. improvisus; pref. im- not + provisus foreseen, provided. See {Proviso}.] 1. To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously. 2. To bring about, arrange, or make, on a sudden, or without previous preparation. Charles attempted to improvise a peace. --Motley. 3. To invent, or provide, offhand, or on the spur of the moment; as, he improvised a hammer out of a stone. | |
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Improvise \Im`pro*vise"\, v. i. To produce or render extemporaneous compositions, especially in verse or in music, without previous preparation; hence, to do anything offhand. | |
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Improvise \Im`pro*vise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improvised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improvising}.] [F. improviser, it. improvvisare, fr. improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, L. improvisus; pref. im- not + provisus foreseen, provided. See {Proviso}.] 1. To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously. 2. To bring about, arrange, or make, on a sudden, or without previous preparation. Charles attempted to improvise a peace. --Motley. 3. To invent, or provide, offhand, or on the spur of the moment; as, he improvised a hammer out of a stone. | |
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Improviser \Im`pro*vis"er\, n. One who improvises. | |
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Improvise \Im`pro*vise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Improvised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Improvising}.] [F. improviser, it. improvvisare, fr. improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, L. improvisus; pref. im- not + provisus foreseen, provided. See {Proviso}.] 1. To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously. 2. To bring about, arrange, or make, on a sudden, or without previous preparation. Charles attempted to improvise a peace. --Motley. 3. To invent, or provide, offhand, or on the spur of the moment; as, he improvised a hammer out of a stone. | |
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Improvision \Im`pro*vi"sion\, n. [Pref. im- not + provision.] Improvidence. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. | |
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Improviso \Im`pro*vi"so\, a. [L. improvisus unforeseen; cf. It. improvviso.] Not prepared or mediated beforehand; extemporaneous. [Obs.] --Jonhson. | |
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d8Improvvisatore \[d8]Im`prov*vi`sa*to"re\, n.; pl. {Improvvisatori}. [It. See {Improvise}.] One who composes and sings or recites rhymes and short poems extemporaneously. [Written also {improvisatore}.] | |
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d8Improvvisatrice \[d8]Im`prov*vi`sa*tri"ce\, n.; pl. {Improvvisatrici}. [It. See {Improvise}.] A female improvvisatore. [Written also {improvisatrice}.] | |
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Imprudence \Im*pru"dence\, n. [L. imprudentia: cf. F. imprudence. Cf. {Improvidence}.] The quality or state of being imprudent; want to caution, circumspection, or a due regard to consequences; indiscretion; inconsideration; reshness; also, an imprudent act; as, he was guilty of an imprudence. His serenity was interrupted, perhaps, by his own imprudence. --Mickle. | |
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Imprudent \Im*pru"dent\, a. [L. imprudens; pref. im- not + prudens prudent: cf. F. imprudent. See {Prudent}, and cf. {Improvident}.] Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper. -- {Im*pru"dent*ly}, adv. Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the ministers and readers. --Strype. | |
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Imprudent \Im*pru"dent\, a. [L. imprudens; pref. im- not + prudens prudent: cf. F. imprudent. See {Prudent}, and cf. {Improvident}.] Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper. -- {Im*pru"dent*ly}, adv. Her majesty took a great dislike at the imprudent behavior of many of the ministers and readers. --Strype. | |
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Impuration \Im`pu*ra"tion\, n. Defilement; obscuration. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. | |
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Impure \Im*pure"\, v. t. To defile; to pollute. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. | |
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Impure \Im*pure"\, a. [L. impurus; pref. im- not + purus pure: cf. F. impur. See {Pure}.] 1. Not pure; not clean; dirty; foul; filthy; containing something which is unclean or unwholesome; mixed or impregnated extraneous substances; adulterated; as, impure water or air; impure drugs, food, etc. 2. Defiled by sin or guilt; unholy; unhallowed; -- said of persons or things. 3. Unchaste; lewd; unclean; obscene; as, impure language or ideas. [bd]Impure desires.[b8] --Cowper. 4. (Script.) Not purified according to the ceremonial law of Moses; unclean. 5. (Language) Not accurate; not idiomatic; as, impure Latin; an impure style. | |
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Impurely \Im*pure"ly\, adv. In an impure manner. | |
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Impureness \Im*pure"ness\, n. The quality or condition of being impure; impurity. --Milton. | |
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Impurity \Im*pu"ri*ty\, n.; pl. Impurities . [L. impuritas: cf. F. impuret[82].] 1. The condition or quality of being impure in any sense; defilement; foulness; adulteration. Profaneness, impurity, or scandal, is not wit. --Buckminster. 2. That which is, or which renders anything, impure; foul matter, action, language, etc.; a foreign ingredient. Foul impurities reigned among the monkish clergy. --Atterbury. 3. (Script.) Want of ceremonial purity; defilement. | |
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Impurple \Im*pur"ple\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impurpled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impurpling}.] [Pref. im- in + purple. Cf. {Empurple}.] To color or tinge with purple; to make red or reddish; to purple; as, a field impurpled with blood. Impurpled with celestial roses, smiled. --Milton. The silken fleece impurpled for the loom. --Pope. | |
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Impurple \Im*pur"ple\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impurpled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impurpling}.] [Pref. im- in + purple. Cf. {Empurple}.] To color or tinge with purple; to make red or reddish; to purple; as, a field impurpled with blood. Impurpled with celestial roses, smiled. --Milton. The silken fleece impurpled for the loom. --Pope. | |
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Impurple \Im*pur"ple\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Impurpled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Impurpling}.] [Pref. im- in + purple. Cf. {Empurple}.] To color or tinge with purple; to make red or reddish; to purple; as, a field impurpled with blood. Impurpled with celestial roses, smiled. --Milton. The silken fleece impurpled for the loom. --Pope. | |
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4. A bank of sand, gravel, or other matter, esp. at the mouth of a river or harbor, obstructing navigation. 5. Any railing that divides a room, or office, or hall of assembly, in order to reserve a space for those having special privileges; as, the bar of the House of Commons. 6. (Law) (a) The railing that incloses the place which counsel occupy in courts of justice. Hence, the phrase at the bar of the court signifies in open court. (b) The place in court where prisoners are stationed for arraignment, trial, or sentence. (c) The whole body of lawyers licensed in a court or district; the legal profession. (d) A special plea constituting a sufficient answer to plaintiff's action. 7. Any tribunal; as, the bar of public opinion; the bar of God. 8. A barrier or counter, over which liquors and food are passed to customers; hence, the portion of the room behind the counter where liquors for sale are kept. 9. (Her.) An ordinary, like a fess but narrower, occupying only one fifth part of the field. 10. A broad shaft, or band, or stripe; as, a bar of light; a bar of color. 11. (Mus.) A vertical line across the staff. Bars divide the staff into spaces which represent measures, and are themselves called measures. Note: A double bar marks the end of a strain or main division of a movement, or of a whole piece of music; in psalmody, it marks the end of a line of poetry. The term bar is very often loosely used for measure, i.e., for such length of music, or of silence, as is included between one bar and the next; as, a passage of eight bars; two bars' rest. 12. (Far.) pl. (a) The space between the tusks and grinders in the upper jaw of a horse, in which the bit is placed. (b) The part of the crust of a horse's hoof which is bent inwards towards the frog at the heel on each side, and extends into the center of the sole. 13. (Mining) (a) A drilling or tamping rod. (b) A vein or dike crossing a lode. 14. (Arch.) (a) A gatehouse of a castle or fortified town. (b) A slender strip of wood which divides and supports the glass of a window; a sash bar. {Bar shoe} (Far.), a kind of horseshoe having a bar across the usual opening at the heel, to protect a tender frog from injury. {Bar shot}, a double headed shot, consisting of a bar, with a ball or half ball at each end; -- formerly used for destroying the masts or rigging in naval combat. {Bar sinister} (Her.), a term popularly but erroneously used for baton, a mark of illegitimacy. See {Baton}. {Bar tracery} (Arch.), ornamental stonework resembling bars of iron twisted into the forms required. {Blank bar} (Law). See {Blank}. {Case at bar} (Law), a case presently before the court; a case under argument. {In bar of}, as a sufficient reason against; to prevent. {Matter in bar}, or {Defence in bar}, a plea which is a final defense in an action. {Plea in bar}, a plea which goes to bar or defeat the plaintiff's action absolutely and entirely. {Trial at bar} (Eng. Law), a trial before all the judges of one the superior courts of Westminster, or before a quorum representing the full court. | |
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Barbette \Bar*bette"\, n. [F. Cf. {Barbet}.] (Fort.) A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet. {En barbette}, {In barbette}, said of guns when they are elevated so as to fire over the top of a parapet, and not through embrasures. {Barbette gun}, or {Barbette battery}, a single gun, or a number of guns, mounted in barbette, or partially protected by a parapet or turret. {Barbette carriage}, a gun carriage which elevates guns sufficiently to be in barbette. [See Illust. of {Casemate}.] | |
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Berry \Ber"ry\, n.; pl. {Berries}. [OE. berie, AS. berie, berige; akin to D. bes, G. beere, OS. and OHG. beri, Icel. ber, Sw. b[84]r, Goth. basi, and perh. Skr. bhas to eat.] 1. Any small fleshy fruit, as the strawberry, mulberry, huckleberry, etc. 2. (Bot.) A small fruit that is pulpy or succulent throughout, having seeds loosely imbedded in the pulp, as the currant, grape, blueberry. 3. The coffee bean. 4. One of the ova or eggs of a fish. --Travis. {In berry}, containing ova or spawn. | |
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Brief \Brief\, a. [OE. bref, F. brief, bref, fr. L. brevis; akin to Gr. [?] short, and perh. to Skr. barh to tear. Cf. {Breve}.] 1. Short in duration. How brief the life of man. --Shak. 2. Concise; terse; succinct. The brief style is that which expresseth much in little. --B. Jonson. 3. Rife; common; prevalent. [Prov. Eng.] {In brief}. See under {Brief}, n. Syn: Short; concise; succinct; summary; compendious; condensed; terse; curt; transitory; short-lived. | |
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Brief \Brief\ (br[emac]f), n. [See {Brief}, a., and cf. {Breve}.] 1. A short concise writing or letter; a statement in few words. Bear this sealed brief, With winged hastle, to the lord marshal. --Shak. And she told me In a sweet, verbal brief. --Shak. 2. An epitome. Each woman is a brief of womankind. --Overbury. 3. (Law) An abridgment or concise statement of a client's case, made out for the instruction of counsel in a trial at law. This word is applied also to a statement of the heads or points of a law argument. It was not without some reference to it that I perused many a brief. --Sir J. Stephen. Note: In England, the brief is prepared by the attorney; in the United States, counsel generally make up their own briefs. 4. (Law) A writ; a breve. See {Breve}, n., 2. 5. (Scots Law) A writ issuing from the chancery, directed to any judge ordinary, commanding and authorizing that judge to call a jury to inquire into the case, and upon their verdict to pronounce sentence. 6. A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose. [Eng.] {Apostolical brief}, a letter of the pope written on fine parchment in modern characters, subscribed by the secretary of briefs, dated [bd]a die Nativitatis,[b8] i. e., [bd]from the day of the Nativity,[b8] and sealed with the ring of the fisherman. It differs from a bull, in its parchment, written character, date, and seal. See {Bull}. {Brief of title}, an abstract or abridgment of all the deeds and other papers constituting the chain of title to any real estate. {In brief}, in a few words; in short; briefly. [bd]Open the matter in brief.[b8] --Shak. | |
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Fere \Fere\, n. [OE. fere companion, AS. gef[emac]ra, from f[emac]ran to go, travel, faran to travel. [root]78. See {Fare}.] A mate or companion; -- often used of a wife. [Obs.] [Written also {fear} and {feere}.] --Chaucer. And Cambel took Cambrina to his fere. --Spenser. {In fere}, together; in company. [Obs.] --Chaucer. | |
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Force \Force\, n. [F. force, LL. forcia, fortia, fr. L. fortis strong. See {Fort}, n.] 1. Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigor; might; often, an unusual degree of strength or energy; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect; especially, power to persuade, or convince, or impose obligation; pertinency; validity; special signification; as, the force of an appeal, an argument, a contract, or a term. He was, in the full force of the words, a good man. --Macaulay. 2. Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion. Which now they hold by force, and not by right. --Shak. 3. Strength or power for war; hence, a body of land or naval combatants, with their appurtenances, ready for action; -- an armament; troops; warlike array; -- often in the plural; hence, a body of men prepared for action in other ways; as, the laboring force of a plantation. Is Lucius general of the forces? --Shak. 4. (Law) (a) Strength or power exercised without law, or contrary to law, upon persons or things; violence. (b) Validity; efficacy. --Burrill. 5. (Physics) Any action between two bodies which changes, or tends to change, their relative condition as to rest or motion; or, more generally, which changes, or tends to change, any physical relation between them, whether mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, magnetic, or of any other kind; as, the force of gravity; cohesive force; centrifugal force. {Animal force} (Physiol.), muscular force or energy. {Catabiotic force} [Gr. [?] down (intens.) + [?] life.] (Biol.), the influence exerted by living structures on adjoining cells, by which the latter are developed in harmony with the primary structures. {Centrifugal force}, {Centripetal force}, {Coercive force}, etc. See under {Centrifugal}, {Centripetal}, etc. {Composition of forces}, {Correlation of forces}, etc. See under {Composition}, {Correlation}, etc. {Force and arms} [trans. of L. vi et armis] (Law), an expression in old indictments, signifying violence. {In force}, [or] {Of force}, of unimpaired efficacy; valid; of full virtue; not suspended or reversed. [bd]A testament is of force after men are dead.[b8] --Heb. ix. 17. {Metabolic force} (Physiol.), the influence which causes and controls the metabolism of the body. {No force}, no matter of urgency or consequence; no account; hence, to do no force, to make no account of; not to heed. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {Of force}, of necessity; unavoidably; imperatively. [bd]Good reasons must, of force, give place to better.[b8] --Shak. {Plastic force} (Physiol.), the force which presumably acts in the growth and repair of the tissues. {Vital force} (Physiol.), that force or power which is inherent in organization; that form of energy which is the cause of the vital phenomena of the body, as distinguished from the physical forces generally known. Syn: Strength; vigor; might; energy; stress; vehemence; violence; compulsion; coaction; constraint; coercion. Usage: {Force}, {Strength}. Strength looks rather to power as an inward capability or energy. Thus we speak of the strength of timber, bodily strength, mental strength, strength of emotion, etc. Force, on the other hand, looks more to the outward; as, the force of gravitation, force of circumstances, force of habit, etc. We do, indeed, speak of strength of will and force of will; but even here the former may lean toward the internal tenacity of purpose, and the latter toward the outward expression of it in action. But, though the two words do in a few cases touch thus closely on each other, there is, on the whole, a marked distinction in our use of force and strength. [bd]Force is the name given, in mechanical science, to whatever produces, or can produce, motion.[b8] --Nichol. Thy tears are of no force to mollify This flinty man. --Heywood. More huge in strength than wise in works he was. --Spenser. Adam and first matron Eve Had ended now their orisons, and found Strength added from above, new hope to spring Out of despair. --Milton. | |
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Fork \Fork\ (f[ocir]rj), n. [AS. forc, fr. L. furca. Cf. {Fourch[82]}, {Furcate}.] 1. An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curved; -- used from piercing, holding, taking up, or pitching anything. 2. Anything furcate or like a fork in shape, or furcate at the extremity; as, a tuning fork. 3. One of the parts into which anything is furcated or divided; a prong; a branch of a stream, a road, etc.; a barbed point, as of an arrow. Let it fall . . . though the fork invade The region of my heart. --Shak. A thunderbolt with three forks. --Addison. 4. The place where a division or a union occurs; the angle or opening between two branches or limbs; as, the fork of a river, a tree, or a road. 5. The gibbet. [Obs.] --Bp. Butler. {Fork beam} (Shipbuilding), a half beam to support a deck, where hatchways occur. {Fork chuck} (Wood Turning), a lathe center having two prongs for driving the work. {Fork head}. (a) The barbed head of an arrow. (b) The forked end of a rod which forms part of a knuckle joint. {In fork}. (Mining) A mine is said to be in fork, or an engine to [bd]have the water in fork,[b8] when all the water is drawn out of the mine. --Ure. {The forks of a river} [or] {a road}, the branches into which it divides, or which come together to form it; the place where separation or union takes place. | |
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Part \Part\, n. [F. part, L. pars, gen. partis; cf. parere to bring forth, produce. Cf. {Parent}, {Depart}, {Parcel}, {Partner}, {Party}, {Portion}.] 1. One of the portions, equal or unequal, into which anything is divided, or regarded as divided; something less than a whole; a number, quantity, mass, or the like, regarded as going to make up, with others, a larger number, quantity, mass, etc., whether actually separate or not; a piece; a fragment; a fraction; a division; a member; a constituent. And kept back part of the price, . . . and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles'feet. --Acts v. 2. Our ideas of extension and number -- do they not contain a secret relation of the parts ? --Locke. I am a part of all that I have met. --Tennyson. 2. Hence, specifically: (a) An equal constituent portion; one of several or many like quantities, numbers, etc., into which anything is divided, or of which it is composed; proportional division or ingredient. An homer is the tenth part of an ephah. --Ex. xvi. 36. A thought which, quartered, hath but one part wisdom, And ever three parts coward. --Shak. (b) A constituent portion of a living or spiritual whole; a member; an organ; an essential element. All the parts were formed . . . into one harmonious body. --Locke. The pulse, the glow of every part. --Keble. (c) A constituent of character or capacity; quality; faculty; talent; -- usually in the plural with a collective sense. [bd]Men of considerable parts.[b8] --Burke. [bd]Great quickness of parts.[b8] --Macaulay. Which maintained so politic a state of evil, that they will not admit any good part to intermingle with them. --Shak. (d) Quarter; region; district; -- usually in the plural. [bd]The uttermost part of the heaven.[b8] --Neh. i. 9. All parts resound with tumults, plaints, and fears. --Dryden. (e) (Math.) Such portion of any quantity, as when taken a certain number of times, will exactly make that quantity; as, 3 is a part of 12; -- the opposite of multiple. Also, a line or other element of a geometrical figure. 3. That which belongs to one, or which is assumed by one, or which falls to one, in a division or apportionment; share; portion; lot; interest; concern; duty; office. We have no part in David. --2 Sam. xx. 1. Accuse not Nature! she hath done her part; Do thou but thine. --Milton. Let me bear My part of danger with an equal share. --Dryden. 4. Hence, specifically: (a) One of the opposing parties or sides in a conflict or a controversy; a faction. For he that is not against us is on our part. --Mark ix. 40. Make whole kingdoms take her brother's part. --Waller. (b) A particular character in a drama or a play; an assumed personification; also, the language, actions, and influence of a character or an actor in a play; or, figuratively, in real life. See {To act a part}, under {Act}. That part Was aptly fitted and naturally performed. --Shak. It was a brute part of him to kill so capital a calf. --Shak. Honor and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there all the honor lies. --Pope. (c) (Mus.) One of the different melodies of a concerted composition, which heard in union compose its harmony; also, the music for each voice or instrument; as, the treble, tenor, or bass part; the violin part, etc. {For my part}, so far as concerns me; for my share. {For the most part}. See under {Most}, a. {In good part}, as well done; favorably; acceptably; in a friendly manner. --Hooker. {In ill part}, unfavorably; with displeasure. {In part}, in some degree; partly. {Part and parcel}, an essential or constituent portion; -- a reduplicative phrase. Cf. {might and main}, {kith and kin}, etc. [bd]She was . . . part and parcel of the race and place.[b8] --Howitt. {Part of speech} (Gram.), a sort or class of words of a particular character; thus, the noun is a part of speech denoting the name of a thing; the verb is a part of speech which asserts something of the subject of a sentence. {Part owner} (Law), one of several owners or tenants in common. See {Joint tenant}, under {Joint}. {Part singing}, singing in which two or more of the harmonic parts are taken. {Part song}, a song in two or more (commonly four) distinct vocal parts. [bd]A part song differs from a madrigal in its exclusion of contrapuntual devices; from a glee, in its being sung by many voices, instead of by one only, to each part.[b8] --Stainer & Barrett. Syn: Portion; section; division; fraction; fragment; piece; share; constituent. See {Portion}, and {Section}. | |
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Particular \Par*tic"u*lar\, n. 1. A separate or distinct member of a class, or part of a whole; an individual fact, point, circumstance, detail, or item, which may be considered separately; as, the particulars of a story. Particulars which it is not lawful for me to reveal. --Bacon. It is the greatest interest of particulars to advance the good of the community. --L'Estrange. 2. Special or personal peculiarity, trait, or character; individuality; interest, etc. [Obs.] For his particular I'll receive him gladly. --Shak. If the particulars of each person be considered. --Milton. Temporal blessings, whether such as concern the public . . . or such as concern our particular. --Whole Duty of Man. 3. (Law) One of the details or items of grounds of claim; -- usually in the pl.; also, a bill of particulars; a minute account; as, a particular of premises. The reader has a particular of the books wherein this law was written. --Ayliffe. {Bill of particulars}. See under {Bill}. {In particular}, specially; peculiarly. [bd]This, in particular, happens to the lungs.[b8] --Blackmore. {To go into particulars}, to relate or describe in detail or minutely. | |
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{Natural person} (Law), a man, woman, or child, in distinction from a corporation. {In person}, by one's self; with bodily presence; not by representative. [bd]The king himself in person is set forth.[b8] --Shak. {In the person of}, in the place of; acting for. --Shak. | |
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Present \Pres"ent\, n. [Cf. F. pr[82]sent. See {Present}, a.] 1. Present time; the time being; time in progress now, or at the moment contemplated; as, at this present. Past and present, wound in one. --Tennyson. 2. pl. (Law) Present letters or instrument, as a deed of conveyance, a lease, letter of attorney, or other writing; as in the phrase, [bd] Know all men by these presents,[b8] that is, by the writing itself, [bd] per has literas praesentes; [b8] -- in this sense, rarely used in the singular. 3. (Gram.) A present tense, or the form of the verb denoting the present tense. {At present}, at the present time; now. {For the present}, for the tine being; temporarily. {In present}, at once, without delay. [Obs.] [bd]With them, in present, half his kingdom; the rest to follow at his death.[b8] --Milton. | |
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{In print}. (a) In a printed form; issued from the press; published. --Shak. (b) To the letter; with accurateness. [bd]All this I speak in print.[b8] --Shak. {Out of print}. See under {Out}. {Print works}, a factory where cloth, as calico, is printed. | |
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Private \Pri"vate\, n. 1. A secret message; a personal unofficial communication. [Obs.] --Shak. 2. Personal interest; particular business.[Obs.] Nor must I be unmindful of my private. --B. Jonson. 3. Privacy; retirement. [Archaic] [bd]Go off; I discard you; let me enjoy my private.[b8] --Shak. 4. One not invested with a public office. [Archaic] What have kings, that privates have not too? --Shak. 5. (Mil.) A common soldier; a soldier below the grade of a noncommissioned officer. --Macaulay. 6. pl. The private parts; the genitals. {In private}, secretly; not openly or publicly. | |
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2. A series of actions, motions, or occurrences; progressive act or transaction; continuous operation; normal or actual course or procedure; regular proceeding; as, the process of vegetation or decomposition; a chemical process; processes of nature. Tell her the process of Antonio's end. --Shak. 3. A statement of events; a narrative. [Obs.] --Chaucer. 4. (Anat. & Zo[94]l.) Any marked prominence or projecting part, especially of a bone; anapophysis. 5. (Law) The whole course of proceedings in a cause real or personal, civil or criminal, from the beginning to the end of the suit; strictly, the means used for bringing the defendant into court to answer to the action; -- a generic term for writs of the class called judicial. {Deacon's process} [from H. Deacon, who introduced it] (Chem.), a method of obtaining chlorine gas by passing hydrochloric acid gas over heated slag which has been previously saturated with a solution of some metallic salt, as sulphate of copper. {Final process} (Practice), a writ of execution in an action at law. --Burrill. {In process}, in the condition of advance, accomplishment, transaction, or the like; begun, and not completed. {Jury process} (Law), the process by which a jury is summoned in a cause, and by which their attendance is enforced. --Burrill. {Leblanc's process} (Chem.), the process of manufacturing soda by treating salt with sulphuric acid, reducing the sodium sulphate so formed to sodium sulphide by roasting with charcoal, and converting the sodium sulphide to sodium carbonate by roasting with lime. {Mesne process}. See under {Mesne}. {Process milling}, the process of high milling for grinding flour. See under {Milling}. {Reversible process} (Thermodynamics), any process consisting of a cycle of operations such that the different operations of the cycle can be performed in reverse order with a reversal of their effects. | |
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Proper \Prop"er\, a. [OE. propre, F. propre, fr. L. proprius. Cf. {Appropriate}.] 1. Belonging to one; one's own; individual. [bd]His proper good[b8] [i. e., his own possessions]. --Chaucer. [bd]My proper son.[b8] --Shak. Now learn the difference, at your proper cost, Betwixt true valor and an empty boast. --Dryden. 2. Belonging to the natural or essential constitution; peculiar; not common; particular; as, every animal has his proper instincts and appetites. Those high and peculiar attributes . . . which constitute our proper humanity. --Coleridge. 3. Befitting one's nature, qualities, etc.; suitable in all respect; appropriate; right; fit; decent; as, water is the proper element for fish; a proper dress. The proper study of mankind is man. --Pope. In Athens all was pleasure, mirth, and play, All proper to the spring, and sprightly May. --Dryden. 4. Becoming in appearance; well formed; handsome. [Archaic] [bd]Thou art a proper man.[b8] --Chaucer. Moses . . . was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child. --Heb. xi. 23. 5. Pertaining to one of a species, but not common to the whole; not appellative; -- opposed to {common}; as, a proper name; Dublin is the proper name of a city. 6. Rightly so called; strictly considered; as, Greece proper; the garden proper. 7. (Her.) Represented in its natural color; -- said of any object used as a charge. {In proper}, individually; privately. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor. {Proper flower} [or] {corolla} (Bot.), one of the single florets, or corollets, in an aggregate or compound flower. {Proper fraction} (Arith.) a fraction in which the numerator is less than the denominator. {Proper nectary} (Bot.), a nectary separate from the petals and other parts of the flower. -- {Proper noun} (Gram.), a name belonging to an individual, by which it is distinguished from others of the same class; -- opposed to {common noun}; as, John, Boston, America. {Proper perianth} [or] {involucre} (Bot.), that which incloses only a single flower. {Proper receptacle} (Bot.), a receptacle which supports only a single flower or fructification. | |
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Proportion \Pro*por"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. proportio; pro before + portio part or share. See {Portion}.] 1. The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree; comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body. The image of Christ, made after his own proportion. --Ridley. Formed in the best proportions of her sex. --Sir W. Scott. Documents are authentic and facts are true precisely in proportion to the support which they afford to his theory. --Macaulay. 2. Harmonic relation between parts, or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion. [bd]Let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.[b8] --Rom. xii. 6. 3. The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot. Let the women . . . do the same things in their proportions and capacities. --Jer. Taylor. 4. A part considered comparatively; a share. 5. (Math.) (a) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also {geometrical proportion}, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth. Note: Proportion in the mathematical sense differs from ratio. Ratio is the relation of two quantities of the same kind, as the ratio of 5 to 10, or the ratio of 8 to 16. Proportion is the sameness or likeness of two such relations. Thus, 5 to 10 as 8 to 16; that is, 5 bears the same relation to 10 as 8 does to 16. Hence, such numbers are said to be in proportion. Proportion is expressed by symbols thus: a:b::c:d, or a:b = c:d, or a/b = c/d. (b) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional. {Continued proportion}, {Inverse proportion}, etc. See under {Continued}, {Inverse}, etc. {Harmonical, [or] Musical}, {proportion}, a relation of three or four quantities, such that the first is to the last as the difference between the first two is to the difference between the last two; thus, 2, 3, 6, are in harmonical proportion; for 2 is to 6 as 1 to 3. Thus, 24, 16, 12, 9, are harmonical, for 24:9::8:3. {In proportion}, according as; to the degree that. [bd]In proportion as they are metaphysically true, they are morally and politically false.[b8] --Burke. | |
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Purpose \Pur"pose\, n. [OF. purpos, pourpos, propos, L. propositum. See {Propound}.] 1. That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan. He will his firste purpos modify. --Chaucer. As my eternal purpose hath decreed. -- Milton. The flighty purpose never is o'ertook Unless the deed go with it. --Shak. 2. Proposal to another; discourse. [Obs.] --Spenser. 3. Instance; example. [Obs.] --L'Estrange. {In purpose}, {Of purpose}, {On purpose}, with previous design; with the mind directed to that object; intentionally. On purpose is the form now generally used. Syn: design; end; intention; aim. See {Design}. | |
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Pursuance \Pur*su"ance\, n. [See {Pursuant}.] 1. The act of pursuing or prosecuting; a following out or after. Sermons are not like curious inquiries after new nothings, but pursuances of old truths. --Jer. Taylor. 2. The state of being pursuant; consequence. {In pursuance of}, in accordance with; in prosecution or fulfillment of. | |
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Inappreciable \In`ap*pre"ci*a*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + appreciable: cf. F. inappr[82]ciable.] Not appreciable; too small to be perceived; incapable of being duly valued or estimated. --Hallam. | |
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Inappreciation \In`ap*pre"ci*a"tion\, n. Want of appreciation. | |
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Inapprehensible \In*ap`pre*hen"si*ble\, a. [L. inapprehensibilis: cf. F. inappr[82]hensible.] Not apprehensible; unintelligible; inconceivable. --Milton. | |
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Inapprehension \In*ap`pre*hen"sion\, n. Want of apprehension. | |
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Inapprehensive \In*ap`pre*hen"sive\, a. Not apprehensive; regardless; unconcerned. --Jer. Taylor. | |
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Inapproachable \In`ap*proach"a*ble\, a. Not approachable; unapproachable; inaccessible; unequaled. -- {In`ap*proach"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Inapproachable \In`ap*proach"a*ble\, a. Not approachable; unapproachable; inaccessible; unequaled. -- {In`ap*proach"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Inappropriate \In`ap*pro"pri*ate\, a. Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for. -- {In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ly}, adv. -- {In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ness}, n. | |
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Inappropriate \In`ap*pro"pri*ate\, a. Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for. -- {In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ly}, adv. -- {In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ness}, n. | |
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Inappropriate \In`ap*pro"pri*ate\, a. Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; -- followed by to or for. -- {In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ly}, adv. -- {In`ap*pro"pri*ate*ness}, n. | |
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Inbarge \In"barge\, v. t. & i. To embark; to go or put into a barge. [Obs.] --Drayton. | |
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Inboard \In"board`\, a. & adv. 1. (Naut.) Inside the line of a vessel's bulwarks or hull; the opposite of outboard; as, an inboard cargo; haul the boom inboard. 2. (Mech.) From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke. | |
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Inborn \In"born`\, a. Born in or with; implanted by nature; innate; as, inborn passions. --Cowper. Syn: Innate; inherent; natural. | |
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Inbreak \In"break`\, Inbreaking \In"break`ing\, n. A breaking in; inroad; invasion. | |
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Inbreak \In"break`\, Inbreaking \In"break`ing\, n. A breaking in; inroad; invasion. | |
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Inbreathe \In*breathe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inbreathed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inbreathing}.] To infuse by breathing; to inspire. --Coleridge. | |
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Inbreathe \In*breathe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inbreathed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inbreathing}.] To infuse by breathing; to inspire. --Coleridge. | |
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Inbreathe \In*breathe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inbreathed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inbreathing}.] To infuse by breathing; to inspire. --Coleridge. | |
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Inbred \In"bred`\, a. Bred within; innate; as, inbred worth. [bd]Inbred sentiments.[b8] --Burke. | |
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Inbreed \In*breed"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inbred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inbreeding}.] [Cf. {Imbreed}.] 1. To produce or generate within. --Bp. Reynolds. To inbreed and cherish . . . the seeds of virtue. --Milton. 2. To breed in and in. See under {Breed}, v. i. | |
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Inbreed \In*breed"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inbred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inbreeding}.] [Cf. {Imbreed}.] 1. To produce or generate within. --Bp. Reynolds. To inbreed and cherish . . . the seeds of virtue. --Milton. 2. To breed in and in. See under {Breed}, v. i. | |
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Inbreed \In*breed"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inbred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inbreeding}.] [Cf. {Imbreed}.] 1. To produce or generate within. --Bp. Reynolds. To inbreed and cherish . . . the seeds of virtue. --Milton. 2. To breed in and in. See under {Breed}, v. i. | |
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Inburning \In"burn`ing\, a. Burning within. Her inburning wrath she gan abate. --Spenser. | |
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Inburnt \In"burnt`\, a. Burnt in; ineffaceable. Her inburnt, shamefaced thoughts. --P. Fletcher. | |
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Inburst \In"burst`\, n. A bursting in or into. | |
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Inebriant \In*e"bri*ant\, a. [L. inebrians, p. pr. of inebriare. See {Inebriate}.] Intoxicating. | |
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Inebriant \In*e"bri*ant\, n. Anything that intoxicates, as opium, alcohol, etc.; an intoxicant. --Smart. | |
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Inebriate \In*e"bri*ate\, n. One who is drunk or intoxicated; esp., an habitual drunkard; as, an asylum fro inebriates. Some inebriates have their paroxysms of inebriety. --E. Darwin. | |
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Inebriate \In*e"bri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inebriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inebriating}.] [L. inebriatus, p. p. of inebriare; pref. in- in + ebriare to make drunk, fr. ebrius drunk. See {Ebriety}.] 1. To make drunk; to intoxicate. The cups That cheer but not inebriate. --Cowper. 2. Fig.: To disorder the senses of; to exhilarate or elate as if by spirituous drink; to deprive of sense and judgment; also, to stupefy. The inebriating effect of popular applause. --Macaulay. | |
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Inebriate \In*e"bri*ate\, v. i. To become drunk. [Obs.] --Bacon. | |
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Inebriate \In*e"bri*ate\, a. [L. inebriatus, p. p.] Intoxicated; drunk; habitually given to drink; stupefied. Thus spake Peter, as a man inebriate and made drunken with the sweetness of this vision, not knowing what he said. --Udall. | |
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Inebriate \In*e"bri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inebriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inebriating}.] [L. inebriatus, p. p. of inebriare; pref. in- in + ebriare to make drunk, fr. ebrius drunk. See {Ebriety}.] 1. To make drunk; to intoxicate. The cups That cheer but not inebriate. --Cowper. 2. Fig.: To disorder the senses of; to exhilarate or elate as if by spirituous drink; to deprive of sense and judgment; also, to stupefy. The inebriating effect of popular applause. --Macaulay. | |
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Inebriate \In*e"bri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inebriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inebriating}.] [L. inebriatus, p. p. of inebriare; pref. in- in + ebriare to make drunk, fr. ebrius drunk. See {Ebriety}.] 1. To make drunk; to intoxicate. The cups That cheer but not inebriate. --Cowper. 2. Fig.: To disorder the senses of; to exhilarate or elate as if by spirituous drink; to deprive of sense and judgment; also, to stupefy. The inebriating effect of popular applause. --Macaulay. | |
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Inebriation \In*e`bri*a"tion\, n. [L. inebriatio.] The condition of being inebriated; intoxication; figuratively, deprivation of sense and judgment by anything that exhilarates, as success. --Sir T. Browne. Preserve him from the inebriation of prosperity. --Macaulay. Syn: See {Drunkenness}. | |
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Inebriety \In`e*bri"e*ty\, n. [See {Inebriate}, {Ebriety}.] Drunkenness; inebriation. --E. Darwin. | |
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Inebrious \In*e"bri*ous\, a. Intoxicated, or partially so; intoxicating. [R.] --T. Brown. | |
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Ineffervescence \In*ef`fer*ves"cence\, n. Want of effervescence. --Kirwan. | |
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Ineffervescent \In*ef`fer*ves"cent\, a. Not effervescing, or not susceptible of effervescence; quiescent. | |
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Ineffervescibility \In*ef`fer*ves`ci*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being ineffervescible. | |
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Ineffervescible \In*ef`fer*ves"ci*ble\, a. Not capable or susceptible of effervescence. | |
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Infare \In"fare`\, n. [AS. inf[91]r entrance.] A house-warming; especially, a reception, party, or entertainment given by a newly married couple, or by the husband upon receiving the wife to his house. [Written also {infair}.] [Scot., & Local, U. S.] | |
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Infarce \In*farce"\, v. t. [L. infarcire: pref. in- in + farcire, fartum and farctum, to stuff, cram.] To stuff; to swell. [Obs.] The body is infarced with . . . watery humors. --Sir T. Elyot. | |
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Infarct \In*farct"\, n. [See {Infarce}.] (Med.) (a) An obstruction or embolus. (b) The morbid condition of a limited area resulting from such obstruction; as, a hemorrhagic infarct. | |
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Infarction \In*farc"tion\, n. [See {Infarce}.] The act of stuffing or filling; an overloading and obstruction of any organ or vessel of the body; constipation. | |
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Infare \In"fare`\, n. [AS. inf[91]r entrance.] A house-warming; especially, a reception, party, or entertainment given by a newly married couple, or by the husband upon receiving the wife to his house. [Written also {infair}.] [Scot., & Local, U. S.] | |
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Infer \In*fer"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inferred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inferring}.] [L. inferre to bring into, bring forward, occasion, infer; pref. in- in + ferre to carry, bring: cf. F. inf[82]rer. See 1 st {Bear}.] 1. To bring on; to induce; to occasion. [Obs.] --Harvey. 2. To offer, as violence. [Obs.] --Spenser. 3. To bring forward, or employ as an argument; to adduce; to allege; to offer. [Obs.] Full well hath Clifford played the orator, Inferring arguments of mighty force. --Shak. 4. To derive by deduction or by induction; to conclude or surmise from facts or premises; to accept or derive, as a consequence, conclusion, or probability; to imply; as, I inferred his determination from his silence. To infer is nothing but by virtue of one proposition laid down as true, to draw in another as true. --Locke. Such opportunities always infer obligations. --Atterbury. 5. To show; to manifest; to prove. [Obs.] The first part is not the proof of the second, but rather contrariwise, the second inferreth well the first. --Sir T. More. This doth infer the zeal I had to see him. --Shak. | |
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Inferable \In*fer"a*ble\ ([icr]n*f[etil]r"[adot]*b'l [or] [icr]n*f[ecr]r"-; 277), a. Capable of being inferred or deduced from premises. [Written also {inferrible}.] --H. Spencer. A sufficient argument . . . is inferable from these premises. --Burke. | |
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Inference \In"fer*ence\, n. [From {Infer}.] 1. The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction. Though it may chance to be right in the conclusions, it is yet unjust and mistaken in the method of inference. --Glanvill. 2. That which inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a conclusion; a deduction. --Milton. These inferences, or conclusions, are the effects of reasoning, and the three propositions, taken all together, are called syllogism, or argument. --I. Watts. Syn: Conclusion; deduction; consequence. Usage: {Inference}, {Conclusion}. An inference is literally that which is brought in; and hence, a deduction or induction from premises, -- something which follows as certainly or probably true. A conclusion is stronger than an inference; it shuts us up to the result, and terminates inquiry. We infer what is particular or probable; we conclude what is certain. In a chain of reasoning we have many inferences, which lead to the ultimate conclusion. [bd]An inference is a proposition which is perceived to be true, because of its connection with some known fact.[b8] [bd]When something is simply affirmed to be true, it is called a proposition; after it has been found to be true by several reasons or arguments, it is called a conclusion.[b8] --I. Taylor. | |
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Inferential \In`fer*en"tial\, a. Deduced or deducible by inference. [bd]Inferential proofs.[b8] --J. S. Mill. | |
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Inferentially \In`fer*en"tial*ly\, adv. By way of inference. | |
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Inferior \In*fe"ri*or\, a. [L., compar. of inferus that is below, underneath, the lower; akin to E. under: cf. F. inf[82]rieur. See {Under}.] 1. Lower in place, rank, excellence, etc.; less important or valuable; subordinate; underneath; beneath. A thousand inferior and particular propositions. --I. Watts. The body, or, as some love to call it, our inferior nature. --Burke. Whether they are equal or inferior to my other poems, an author is the most improper judge. --Dryden. 2. Poor or mediocre; as, an inferior quality of goods. 3. (Astron.) (a) Nearer the sun than the earth is; as, the inferior or interior planets; an inferior conjunction of Mercury or Venus. (b) Below the horizon; as, the inferior part of a meridian. 4. (Bot.) (a) Situated below some other organ; -- said of a calyx when free from the ovary, and therefore below it, or of an ovary with an adherent and therefore inferior calyx. (b) On the side of a flower which is next the bract; anterior. 5. (Min.) Junior or subordinate in rank; as, an inferior officer. {Inferior court} (Law), a court subject to the jurisdiction of another court known as the superior, or higher, court. {Inferior letter}, {Inferior figure} (Print.), a small letter or figure standing at the bottom of the line (opposed to {superior letter} or figure), as in A_{2}, B_{n}, 2 and n are inferior characters. {Inferior tide}, the tide corresponding to the moon's transit of the meridian, when below the horizon. | |
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Inferior \In*fe"ri*or\, n. A person lower in station, rank, intellect, etc., than another. A great person gets more by obliging his inferior than by disdaining him. --South. | |
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Inferior \In*fe"ri*or\, a. [L., compar. of inferus that is below, underneath, the lower; akin to E. under: cf. F. inf[82]rieur. See {Under}.] 1. Lower in place, rank, excellence, etc.; less important or valuable; subordinate; underneath; beneath. A thousand inferior and particular propositions. --I. Watts. The body, or, as some love to call it, our inferior nature. --Burke. Whether they are equal or inferior to my other poems, an author is the most improper judge. --Dryden. 2. Poor or mediocre; as, an inferior quality of goods. 3. (Astron.) (a) Nearer the sun than the earth is; as, the inferior or interior planets; an inferior conjunction of Mercury or Venus. (b) Below the horizon; as, the inferior part of a meridian. 4. (Bot.) (a) Situated below some other organ; -- said of a calyx when free from the ovary, and therefore below it, or of an ovary with an adherent and therefore inferior calyx. (b) On the side of a flower which is next the bract; anterior. 5. (Min.) Junior or subordinate in rank; as, an inferior officer. {Inferior court} (Law), a court subject to the jurisdiction of another court known as the superior, or higher, court. {Inferior letter}, {Inferior figure} (Print.), a small letter or figure standing at the bottom of the line (opposed to {superior letter} or figure), as in A_{2}, B_{n}, 2 and n are inferior characters. {Inferior tide}, the tide corresponding to the moon's transit of the meridian, when below the horizon. | |
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Inferior \In*fe"ri*or\, a. [L., compar. of inferus that is below, underneath, the lower; akin to E. under: cf. F. inf[82]rieur. See {Under}.] 1. Lower in place, rank, excellence, etc.; less important or valuable; subordinate; underneath; beneath. A thousand inferior and particular propositions. --I. Watts. The body, or, as some love to call it, our inferior nature. --Burke. Whether they are equal or inferior to my other poems, an author is the most improper judge. --Dryden. 2. Poor or mediocre; as, an inferior quality of goods. 3. (Astron.) (a) Nearer the sun than the earth is; as, the inferior or interior planets; an inferior conjunction of Mercury or Venus. (b) Below the horizon; as, the inferior part of a meridian. 4. (Bot.) (a) Situated below some other organ; -- said of a calyx when free from the ovary, and therefore below it, or of an ovary with an adherent and therefore inferior calyx. (b) On the side of a flower which is next the bract; anterior. 5. (Min.) Junior or subordinate in rank; as, an inferior officer. {Inferior court} (Law), a court subject to the jurisdiction of another court known as the superior, or higher, court. {Inferior letter}, {Inferior figure} (Print.), a small letter or figure standing at the bottom of the line (opposed to {superior letter} or figure), as in A_{2}, B_{n}, 2 and n are inferior characters. {Inferior tide}, the tide corresponding to the moon's transit of the meridian, when below the horizon. | |
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Inferior \In*fe"ri*or\, a. [L., compar. of inferus that is below, underneath, the lower; akin to E. under: cf. F. inf[82]rieur. See {Under}.] 1. Lower in place, rank, excellence, etc.; less important or valuable; subordinate; underneath; beneath. A thousand inferior and particular propositions. --I. Watts. The body, or, as some love to call it, our inferior nature. --Burke. Whether they are equal or inferior to my other poems, an author is the most improper judge. --Dryden. 2. Poor or mediocre; as, an inferior quality of goods. 3. (Astron.) (a) Nearer the sun than the earth is; as, the inferior or interior planets; an inferior conjunction of Mercury or Venus. (b) Below the horizon; as, the inferior part of a meridian. 4. (Bot.) (a) Situated below some other organ; -- said of a calyx when free from the ovary, and therefore below it, or of an ovary with an adherent and therefore inferior calyx. (b) On the side of a flower which is next the bract; anterior. 5. (Min.) Junior or subordinate in rank; as, an inferior officer. {Inferior court} (Law), a court subject to the jurisdiction of another court known as the superior, or higher, court. {Inferior letter}, {Inferior figure} (Print.), a small letter or figure standing at the bottom of the line (opposed to {superior letter} or figure), as in A_{2}, B_{n}, 2 and n are inferior characters. {Inferior tide}, the tide corresponding to the moon's transit of the meridian, when below the horizon. | |
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Inferior \In*fe"ri*or\, a. [L., compar. of inferus that is below, underneath, the lower; akin to E. under: cf. F. inf[82]rieur. See {Under}.] 1. Lower in place, rank, excellence, etc.; less important or valuable; subordinate; underneath; beneath. A thousand inferior and particular propositions. --I. Watts. The body, or, as some love to call it, our inferior nature. --Burke. Whether they are equal or inferior to my other poems, an author is the most improper judge. --Dryden. 2. Poor or mediocre; as, an inferior quality of goods. 3. (Astron.) (a) Nearer the sun than the earth is; as, the inferior or interior planets; an inferior conjunction of Mercury or Venus. (b) Below the horizon; as, the inferior part of a meridian. 4. (Bot.) (a) Situated below some other organ; -- said of a calyx when free from the ovary, and therefore below it, or of an ovary with an adherent and therefore inferior calyx. (b) On the side of a flower which is next the bract; anterior. 5. (Min.) Junior or subordinate in rank; as, an inferior officer. {Inferior court} (Law), a court subject to the jurisdiction of another court known as the superior, or higher, court. {Inferior letter}, {Inferior figure} (Print.), a small letter or figure standing at the bottom of the line (opposed to {superior letter} or figure), as in A_{2}, B_{n}, 2 and n are inferior characters. {Inferior tide}, the tide corresponding to the moon's transit of the meridian, when below the horizon. | |
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Tide \Tide\, n. [AS. t[c6]d time; akin to OS. & OFries. t[c6]d, D. tijd, G. zeit, OHG. z[c6]t, Icel. t[c6][?], Sw. & Dan. tid, and probably to Skr. aditi unlimited, endless, where a- is a negative prefix. [fb]58. Cf. {Tidings}, {Tidy}, {Till}, prep., {Time}.] 1. Time; period; season. [Obsoles.] [bd]This lusty summer's tide.[b8] --Chaucer. And rest their weary limbs a tide. --Spenser. Which, at the appointed tide, Each one did make his bride. --Spenser. At the tide of Christ his birth. --Fuller. 2. The alternate rising and falling of the waters of the ocean, and of bays, rivers, etc., connected therewith. The tide ebbs and flows twice in each lunar day, or the space of a little more than twenty-four hours. It is occasioned by the attraction of the sun and moon (the influence of the latter being three times that of the former), acting unequally on the waters in different parts of the earth, thus disturbing their equilibrium. A high tide upon one side of the earth is accompanied by a high tide upon the opposite side. Hence, when the sun and moon are in conjunction or opposition, as at new moon and full moon, their action is such as to produce a greater than the usual tide, called the {spring tide}, as represented in the cut. When the moon is in the first or third quarter, the sun's attraction in part counteracts the effect of the moon's attraction, thus producing under the moon a smaller tide than usual, called the {neap tide}. Note: The flow or rising of the water is called flood tide, and the reflux, ebb tide. 3. A stream; current; flood; as, a tide of blood. [bd]Let in the tide of knaves once more; my cook and I'll provide.[b8] --Shak. 4. Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events; course; current. There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. --Shak. 5. Violent confluence. [Obs.] --Bacon. 6. (Mining) The period of twelve hours. {Atmospheric tides}, tidal movements of the atmosphere similar to those of the ocean, and produced in the same manner by the attractive forces of the sun and moon. {Inferior tide}. See under {Inferior}, a. {To work double tides}. See under {Work}, v. t. {Tide day}, the interval between the occurrences of two consecutive maxima of the resultant wave at the same place. Its length varies as the components of sun and moon waves approach to, or recede from, one another. A retardation from this cause is called the lagging of the tide, while the acceleration of the recurrence of high water is termed the priming of the tide. See {Lag of the tide}, under 2d {Lag}. {Tide dial}, a dial to exhibit the state of the tides at any time. {Tide gate}. (a) An opening through which water may flow freely when the tide sets in one direction, but which closes automatically and prevents the water from flowing in the other direction. (b) (Naut.) A place where the tide runs with great velocity, as through a gate. {Tide gauge}, a gauge for showing the height of the tide; especially, a contrivance for registering the state of the tide continuously at every instant of time. --Brande & C. {Tide lock}, a lock situated between an inclosed basin, or a canal, and the tide water of a harbor or river, when they are on different levels, so that craft can pass either way at all times of the tide; -- called also {guard lock}. {Tide mill}. (a) A mill operated by the tidal currents. (b) A mill for clearing lands from tide water. {Tide rip}, a body of water made rough by the conflict of opposing tides or currents. {Tide table}, a table giving the time of the rise and fall of the tide at any place. {Tide water}, water affected by the flow of the tide; hence, broadly, the seaboard. {Tide wave}, [or] {Tidal wave}, the swell of water as the tide moves. That of the ocean is called primitive; that of bays or channels derivative. --Whewell. {Tide wheel}, a water wheel so constructed as to be moved by the ebb or flow of the tide. | |
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Inferiority \In*fe`ri*or"i*ty\, [Cf. F. inf[82]riorit[82].] The state of being inferior; a lower state or condition; as, inferiority of rank, of talents, of age, of worth. A deep sense of our own great inferiority. --Boyle. | |
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Inferiorly \In*fe"ri*or*ly\, adv. In an inferior manner, or on the inferior part. | |
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Infernal \In*fer"nal\, a. [F. infernal, L. infernalis, fr. infernus that which lies beneath, the lower. See {Inferior}.] 1. Of or pertaining to or suitable for the lower regions, inhabited, according to the ancients, by the dead; pertaining to Pluto's realm of the dead, the Tartarus of the ancients. The Elysian fields, the infernal monarchy. --Garth. 2. Of or pertaining to, resembling, or inhabiting, hell; suitable for hell, or to the character of the inhabitants of hell; hellish; diabolical; as, infernal spirits, or conduct. The instruments or abettors in such infernal dealings. --Addison. {Infernal machine}, a machine or apparatus maliciously designed to explode, and destroy life or property. {Infernal stone} (lapis infernalis), lunar caustic; formerly so called. The name was also applied to caustic potash. Syn: Tartarean; Stygian; hellish; devilish; diabolical; satanic; fiendish; malicious. | |
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Infernal \In*fer"nal\, n. An inhabitant of the infernal regions; also, the place itself. [Obs.] --Drayton. | |
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Infernal \In*fer"nal\, a. [F. infernal, L. infernalis, fr. infernus that which lies beneath, the lower. See {Inferior}.] 1. Of or pertaining to or suitable for the lower regions, inhabited, according to the ancients, by the dead; pertaining to Pluto's realm of the dead, the Tartarus of the ancients. The Elysian fields, the infernal monarchy. --Garth. 2. Of or pertaining to, resembling, or inhabiting, hell; suitable for hell, or to the character of the inhabitants of hell; hellish; diabolical; as, infernal spirits, or conduct. The instruments or abettors in such infernal dealings. --Addison. {Infernal machine}, a machine or apparatus maliciously designed to explode, and destroy life or property. {Infernal stone} (lapis infernalis), lunar caustic; formerly so called. The name was also applied to caustic potash. Syn: Tartarean; Stygian; hellish; devilish; diabolical; satanic; fiendish; malicious. | |
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Machine \Ma*chine"\, n. [F., fr. L. machina machine, engine, device, trick, Gr. [?], from [?] means, expedient. Cf. {Mechanic}.] 1. In general, any combination of bodies so connected that their relative motions are constrained, and by means of which force and motion may be transmitted and modified, as a screw and its nut, or a lever arranged to turn about a fulcrum or a pulley about its pivot, etc.; especially, a construction, more or less complex, consisting of a combination of moving parts, or simple mechanical elements, as wheels, levers, cams, etc., with their supports and connecting framework, calculated to constitute a prime mover, or to receive force and motion from a prime mover or from another machine, and transmit, modify, and apply them to the production of some desired mechanical effect or work, as weaving by a loom, or the excitation of electricity by an electrical machine. Note: The term machine is most commonly applied to such pieces of mechanism as are used in the industrial arts, for mechanically shaping, dressing, and combining materials for various purposes, as in the manufacture of cloth, etc. Where the effect is chemical, or other than mechanical, the contrivance is usually denominated an apparatus, not a machine; as, a bleaching apparatus. Many large, powerful, or specially important pieces of mechanism are called engines; as, a steam engine, fire engine, graduating engine, etc. Although there is no well-settled distinction between the terms engine and machine among practical men, there is a tendency to restrict the application of the former to contrivances in which the operating part is not distinct from the motor. 2. Any mechanical contrivance, as the wooden horse with which the Greeks entered Troy; a coach; a bicycle. --Dryden. --Southey. --Thackeray. 3. A person who acts mechanically or at will of another. 4. A combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use; as, the social machine. The whole machine of government ought not to bear upon the people with a weight so heavy and oppressive. --Landor. 5. A political organization arranged and controlled by one or more leaders for selfish, private or partisan ends. [Political Cant] 6. Supernatural agency in a poem, or a superhuman being introduced to perform some exploit. --Addison. {Elementary machine}, a name sometimes given to one of the simple mechanical powers. See under {Mechanical}. {Infernal machine}. See under {Infernal}. {Machine gun}.See under {Gun.} {Machine screw}, a screw or bolt adapted for screwing into metal, in distinction from one which is designed especially to be screwed into wood. {Machine shop}, a workshop where machines are made, or where metal is shaped by cutting, filing, turning, etc. {Machine tool}, a machine for cutting or shaping wood, metal, etc., by means of a tool; especially, a machine, as a lathe, planer, drilling machine, etc., designed for a more or less general use in a machine shop, in distinction from a machine for producing a special article as in manufacturing. {Machine twist}, silken thread especially adapted for use in a sewing machine. {Machine work}, work done by a machine, in contradistinction to that done by hand labor. | |
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Infernal \In*fer"nal\, a. [F. infernal, L. infernalis, fr. infernus that which lies beneath, the lower. See {Inferior}.] 1. Of or pertaining to or suitable for the lower regions, inhabited, according to the ancients, by the dead; pertaining to Pluto's realm of the dead, the Tartarus of the ancients. The Elysian fields, the infernal monarchy. --Garth. 2. Of or pertaining to, resembling, or inhabiting, hell; suitable for hell, or to the character of the inhabitants of hell; hellish; diabolical; as, infernal spirits, or conduct. The instruments or abettors in such infernal dealings. --Addison. {Infernal machine}, a machine or apparatus maliciously designed to explode, and destroy life or property. {Infernal stone} (lapis infernalis), lunar caustic; formerly so called. The name was also applied to caustic potash. Syn: Tartarean; Stygian; hellish; devilish; diabolical; satanic; fiendish; malicious. | |
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Infernally \In*fer"nal*ly\, adv. In an infernal manner; diabolically. [bd]Infernally false.[b8] --Bp. Hacket. | |
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Inferno \In*fer"no\, n. [It. See {Infernal}.] The infernal regions; hell. Also used fig. At each sudden explosion in the inferno below they sprang back from the brink [of the volcanic crater]. --D. C. Worcester. | |
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Inferobranchian \In`fe*ro*bran"chi*an\, n. (Zo[94]l.) One of the Inferobranchiata. | |
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Inferobranchiata \In`fe*ro*bran`chi*a"ta\, n. pl. [NL. See {Inferobranchiate}.] (Zo[94]l.) A suborder of marine gastropod mollusks, in which the gills are between the foot and the mantle. | |
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Inferobranchiate \In`fe*ro*bran"chi*ate\, a. [L. inferus lower + E. branchiate.] (Zo[94]l.) Having the gills on the sides of the body, under the margin of the mantle; belonging to the Inferobranchiata. | |
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Infer \In*fer"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inferred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inferring}.] [L. inferre to bring into, bring forward, occasion, infer; pref. in- in + ferre to carry, bring: cf. F. inf[82]rer. See 1 st {Bear}.] 1. To bring on; to induce; to occasion. [Obs.] --Harvey. 2. To offer, as violence. [Obs.] --Spenser. 3. To bring forward, or employ as an argument; to adduce; to allege; to offer. [Obs.] Full well hath Clifford played the orator, Inferring arguments of mighty force. --Shak. 4. To derive by deduction or by induction; to conclude or surmise from facts or premises; to accept or derive, as a consequence, conclusion, or probability; to imply; as, I inferred his determination from his silence. To infer is nothing but by virtue of one proposition laid down as true, to draw in another as true. --Locke. Such opportunities always infer obligations. --Atterbury. 5. To show; to manifest; to prove. [Obs.] The first part is not the proof of the second, but rather contrariwise, the second inferreth well the first. --Sir T. More. This doth infer the zeal I had to see him. --Shak. | |
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Inferable \In*fer"a*ble\ ([icr]n*f[etil]r"[adot]*b'l [or] [icr]n*f[ecr]r"-; 277), a. Capable of being inferred or deduced from premises. [Written also {inferrible}.] --H. Spencer. A sufficient argument . . . is inferable from these premises. --Burke. | |
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Inferrible \In*fer"ri*ble\, a. Inferable. | |
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Inferable \In*fer"a*ble\ ([icr]n*f[etil]r"[adot]*b'l [or] [icr]n*f[ecr]r"-; 277), a. Capable of being inferred or deduced from premises. [Written also {inferrible}.] --H. Spencer. A sufficient argument . . . is inferable from these premises. --Burke. | |
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Inferrible \In*fer"ri*ble\, a. Inferable. | |
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Infer \In*fer"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inferred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inferring}.] [L. inferre to bring into, bring forward, occasion, infer; pref. in- in + ferre to carry, bring: cf. F. inf[82]rer. See 1 st {Bear}.] 1. To bring on; to induce; to occasion. [Obs.] --Harvey. 2. To offer, as violence. [Obs.] --Spenser. 3. To bring forward, or employ as an argument; to adduce; to allege; to offer. [Obs.] Full well hath Clifford played the orator, Inferring arguments of mighty force. --Shak. 4. To derive by deduction or by induction; to conclude or surmise from facts or premises; to accept or derive, as a consequence, conclusion, or probability; to imply; as, I inferred his determination from his silence. To infer is nothing but by virtue of one proposition laid down as true, to draw in another as true. --Locke. Such opportunities always infer obligations. --Atterbury. 5. To show; to manifest; to prove. [Obs.] The first part is not the proof of the second, but rather contrariwise, the second inferreth well the first. --Sir T. More. This doth infer the zeal I had to see him. --Shak. | |
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Infertile \In*fer"tile\, a. [L. infertilis: cf. F. infertile. See {In-} not, and {Fertile}.] Not fertile; not productive; barren; sterile; as, an infertile soil. | |
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Infertilely \In*fer"tile*ly\, adv. In an infertile manner. | |
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Infertility \In`fer*til"i*ty\, n. [L. infertilitas: cf. F. infertilit[82].] The state or quality of being infertile; unproductiveness; barrenness. The infertility or noxiousness of the soil. --Sir M. Hale. | |
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Infirm \In*firm"\ ([icr]n*f[etil]rm"), a. [L. infirmus: cf. F. infirme. See {In-} not, and {Firm}, a.] 1. Not firm or sound; weak; feeble; as, an infirm body; an infirm constitution. A poor, infirm, weak, and despised old man. --Shak. 2. Weak of mind or will; irresolute; vacillating. [bd]An infirm judgment.[b8] --Burke. Infirm of purpose! --Shak. 3. Not solid or stable; insecure; precarious. He who fixes on false principles treads or infirm ground. --South. Syn: Debilitated; sickly; feeble; decrepit; weak; enfeebled; irresolute; vacillating; imbecile. | |
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Infirm \In*firm"\, v. t. [L. infirmare : cf. F. infirmer.] To weaken; to enfeeble. [Obs.] --Sir W. Raleigh. | |
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Infirmarian \In`fir*ma"ri*an\ ([icr]n`f[etil]r*m[amac]"r[icr]*[ait]n), n. A person dwelling in, or having charge of, an infirmary, esp. in a monastic institution. | |
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Infirmary \In*firm"a*ry\ ([icr]n*f[etil]rm"[adot]*r[ycr]), n.; pl. {Infirmaries} (-r[icr]z). [Cf. OE. fermerie, OF. enfermerie, F. infirmerie, LL. infirmaria. See {Infirm}.] A hospital, or place where the infirm or sick are lodged and nursed gratuitously, or where out-patients are treated. | |
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Infirmary \In*firm"a*ry\ ([icr]n*f[etil]rm"[adot]*r[ycr]), n.; pl. {Infirmaries} (-r[icr]z). [Cf. OE. fermerie, OF. enfermerie, F. infirmerie, LL. infirmaria. See {Infirm}.] A hospital, or place where the infirm or sick are lodged and nursed gratuitously, or where out-patients are treated. | |
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Infirmative \In*firm"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. infirmatif.] Weakening; annulling, or tending to make void. [Obs.] | |
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Infirmatory \In*firm"a*to*ry\, n. An infirmary. [Obs.] | |
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Infirmity \In*firm"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Infirmities}. [L. infirmitas : cf. F. infirmite. See {Infirm}, a.] 1. The state of being infirm; feebleness; an imperfection or weakness; esp., an unsound, unhealthy, or debilitated state; a disease; a malady; as, infirmity of body or mind. 'T is the infirmity of his age. --Shak. 2. A personal frailty or failing; foible; eccentricity; a weakness or defect. Will you be cured of your infirmity ? --Shak. A friend should bear his friend's infirmities. --Shak. The house has also its infirmities. --Evelyn. Syn: Debility; imbecility; weakness; feebleness; failing; foible; defect; disease; malady. See {Debility}. | |
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Infirmity \In*firm"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Infirmities}. [L. infirmitas : cf. F. infirmite. See {Infirm}, a.] 1. The state of being infirm; feebleness; an imperfection or weakness; esp., an unsound, unhealthy, or debilitated state; a disease; a malady; as, infirmity of body or mind. 'T is the infirmity of his age. --Shak. 2. A personal frailty or failing; foible; eccentricity; a weakness or defect. Will you be cured of your infirmity ? --Shak. A friend should bear his friend's infirmities. --Shak. The house has also its infirmities. --Evelyn. Syn: Debility; imbecility; weakness; feebleness; failing; foible; defect; disease; malady. See {Debility}. | |
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Infirmly \In*firm"ly\, adv. In an infirm manner. | |
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Infirmness \In*firm"ness\, n. Infirmity; feebleness. --Boyle. | |
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Inform \In*form"\, a. [L. informis; pref. in- not + forma form, shape: cf. F. informe] Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed. --Cotton. | |
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Inform \In*form"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Informed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Informing}.] [OE. enformen, OF. enformer, F. informer. L. informare; pref. in- in + formare to form, share, fr. forma form. See {Form}.] 1. To give form or share to; to give vital ororganizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion. [bd]The informing Word.[b8] --Coleridge. Let others better mold the running mass Of metals, and inform the breathing brass. --Dryden. Breath informs this fleeting frame. --Prior. Breathes in our soul,informs our mortal part. --Pope. 2. To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of. For he would learn their business secretly, And then inform his master hastily. --Spenser. I am informed thoroughky of the cause. --Shak. 3. To communicate a knowledge of facts to,by way of accusation; to warn against anybody. Tertullus . . . informed the governor against Paul. --Acts xxiv. 1. Syn: To acquaint; apprise; tell; teach; instruct; enlighten; animate; fashion. | |
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Inform \In*form"\, v. t. 1. To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear. [Obs.] It is the bloody business which informs Thus to mine eyes. --Shak. 2. To give intelligence or information; to tell. --Shak. He might either teach in the same manner,or inform how he had been taught. --Monthly Rev. {To inform against}, to communicate facts by way of accusation against; to denounce; as, two persons came to the magistrate, and informed against A. | |
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Informal \In*form"al\, a. [Pref. in- not + formal.] 1. Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony; as, an informal writting, proceeding, or visit. 2. Deranged in mind; out of one's senses. [Obs.] These poor informal women. --Shak. | |
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Informality \In`for*mal"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Informalities}. 1. The state of being informal; want of regular, prescribed, or customary form; as, the informality of legal proceedings. 2. An informal, unconventional, or unofficial act or proceeding; something which is not in proper or prescribed form or does not conform to the established rule. | |
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Informality \In`for*mal"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Informalities}. 1. The state of being informal; want of regular, prescribed, or customary form; as, the informality of legal proceedings. 2. An informal, unconventional, or unofficial act or proceeding; something which is not in proper or prescribed form or does not conform to the established rule. | |
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Informally \In*form"al*ly\, adv. In an informal manner. | |
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Informant \In*form"ant\, n. [L. informans, -antis, p. pr. of informare. See {Inform}, v. t.] 1. One who, or that which, informs, animates, or vivifies. [Obs.] --Glanvill. 2. One who imparts information or instruction. 3. One who offers an accusation; an informer. See {Informer}. [Obs. or R.] It was the last evidence of the kind; the informant was hanged. --Burke. | |
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Information \In`for*ma"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. informatio representation, cinception. See {Inform}, v. t.] 1. The act of informing, or communicating knowledge or intelligence. The active informations of the intellect. --South. 2. News, advice, or knowledge, communicated by others or obtained by personal study and investigation; intelligence; knowledge derived from reading, observation, or instruction. Larger opportunities of information. --Rogers. He should get some information in the subject he intends to handle. --Swift. 3. (Law) A proceeding in the nature of a prosecution for some offens against the government, instituted and prosecuted, really or nominally, by some authorized public officer on behalt of the government. It differs from an indictment in criminal cases chiefly in not being based on the finding of a grand juri. See {Indictment}. | |
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Informative \In*form"a*tive\, a. Having power to inform, animate, or vivify. --Dr. H. More. | |
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Informatory \In*form"a*to*ry\, a. Full of, or conveying, information; instructive. [R.] --London Spectator. | |
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Inform \In*form"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Informed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Informing}.] [OE. enformen, OF. enformer, F. informer. L. informare; pref. in- in + formare to form, share, fr. forma form. See {Form}.] 1. To give form or share to; to give vital ororganizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion. [bd]The informing Word.[b8] --Coleridge. Let others better mold the running mass Of metals, and inform the breathing brass. --Dryden. Breath informs this fleeting frame. --Prior. Breathes in our soul,informs our mortal part. --Pope. 2. To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of. For he would learn their business secretly, And then inform his master hastily. --Spenser. I am informed thoroughky of the cause. --Shak. 3. To communicate a knowledge of facts to,by way of accusation; to warn against anybody. Tertullus . . . informed the governor against Paul. --Acts xxiv. 1. Syn: To acquaint; apprise; tell; teach; instruct; enlighten; animate; fashion. | |
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Informed \In*formed"\ (?n-f?rmd[b6]), a. Unformed or ill-formed; deformed; shapeless. [Obs.] --Spenser. {Informed stars}. See under {Unformed}. | |
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Informed \In*formed"\ (?n-f?rmd[b6]), a. Unformed or ill-formed; deformed; shapeless. [Obs.] --Spenser. {Informed stars}. See under {Unformed}. | |
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Informer \In*form"er\, n. [From {Inform}, v.] 1. One who informs, animates, or inspires. [Obs.] --Thomson. Nature, informer of the poet's art. --Pope. 2. One who informs, or imparts knowledge or news. 3. (Law) One who informs a magistrate of violations of law; one who informs against another for violation of some law or penal statute. {Common informer} (Law), one who habitually gives information of the violation of penal statutes, with a view to a prosecution therefor. --Bouvier. Wharton. | |
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Informidable \In*for"mi*da*ble\, a. [L. informidabilis. See {In-} not, and {Formidable}.] Not formidable; not to be feared or dreaded. [Obs.] [bd]Foe not informidable.[b8] --Milton. | |
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Inform \In*form"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Informed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Informing}.] [OE. enformen, OF. enformer, F. informer. L. informare; pref. in- in + formare to form, share, fr. forma form. See {Form}.] 1. To give form or share to; to give vital ororganizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion. [bd]The informing Word.[b8] --Coleridge. Let others better mold the running mass Of metals, and inform the breathing brass. --Dryden. Breath informs this fleeting frame. --Prior. Breathes in our soul,informs our mortal part. --Pope. 2. To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of. For he would learn their business secretly, And then inform his master hastily. --Spenser. I am informed thoroughky of the cause. --Shak. 3. To communicate a knowledge of facts to,by way of accusation; to warn against anybody. Tertullus . . . informed the governor against Paul. --Acts xxiv. 1. Syn: To acquaint; apprise; tell; teach; instruct; enlighten; animate; fashion. | |
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Informity \In*form"i*ty\, n. [L. informitas. See {Inform}, a.] Want of regular form; shapelessness. [Obs.] | |
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Informous \In*form"ous\, a. [See {Inform}, a.] Of irregular form; shapeless. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. | |
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Infortunate \In*for"tu*nate\, a. [L. infortunatus.] Unlucky; unfortunate. [Obs.] --Shak. [bd]A most infortynate chance.[b8] --Howell. -- {In*for"tu*nate*ly}, adv. [Obs.] | |
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Infortunate \In*for"tu*nate\, a. [L. infortunatus.] Unlucky; unfortunate. [Obs.] --Shak. [bd]A most infortynate chance.[b8] --Howell. -- {In*for"tu*nate*ly}, adv. [Obs.] | |
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Infortune \In*for"tune\, n. [L. infortunium. See {In-} not, and {Fortune}.] Misfortune. [Obs.] --Chaucer. | |
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Infortuned \In*for"tuned\, a. Unfortunate. [Obs.] I, woeful wretch and infortuned wight. --Chaucer. | |
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Infra-axillary \In`fra-ax"il*la*ry\, a. [Infra + axillary.] (Bot.) Situated below the axil, as a bud. | |
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Infrabranchial \In`fra*bran"chi*al\, a. [Infra + branchial.] (Zo[94]l.) Below the gills; -- applied to the ventral portion of the pallial chamber in the lamellibranchs. | |
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Infraclavicular \In`fra*cla*vic"u*lar\, a. [Infra + clavicular.] (Anat.) Below the clavicle; as, the infraclavicular fossa. | |
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Infract \In*fract"\ (?n-fr[b5]kt[b6]), a. [L. infractus; pref. in- not + fractus. p. p. of frangere to break.] Not broken or fractured; unharmed; whole. [Obs.] --Chapman. | |
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Infract \In*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infracting}.] [L. infractus, p. p. of of infringere. See {Infringe}.] To break; to infringe. [R.] --Thomson. | |
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Infract \In*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infracting}.] [L. infractus, p. p. of of infringere. See {Infringe}.] To break; to infringe. [R.] --Thomson. | |
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Infractible \In*fract"i*ble\, a. Capable of being broken.[R.] | |
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Infract \In*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infracting}.] [L. infractus, p. p. of of infringere. See {Infringe}.] To break; to infringe. [R.] --Thomson. | |
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Infraction \In*frac"tion\, n. [L. infractio: cf. F. infraction.] The act of infracting or breaking; breach; violation; nonobservance; infringement; as, an infraction of a treaty, compact, rule, or law. --I. Watts. | |
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Infractor \In*fract"or\, n. [Cf. F. infracteur.] One who infracts or infringes; a violator; a breaker. | |
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Infragrant \In*fra"grant\, a. Not fragrant. | |
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Infrahyoid \In`fra*hy"oid\, a. [Infra + hyoid.] (Anat.) Same as {Hyosternal} (a) . | |
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Infralabial \In`fra*la"bi*al\, a. (Zo[94]l.) Below the lower lip; -- said of certain scales of reptiles and fishes. | |
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Infralapsarian \In`fra*lap*sa"ri*an\, a. (Theol.) Of or pertaining to the Infralapsarians, or to their doctrine. | |
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Infralapsarian \In`fra*lap*sa"ri*an\, n. [Infra + lapse: cf. F. infralapsaire. See {Lapse}.] (Eccl. Hist.) One of that class of Calvinists who consider the decree of election as contemplating the apostasy as past and the elect as being at the time of election in a fallen and guilty state; -- opposed to {Supralapsarian}. The former considered the election of grace as a remedy for an existing evil; the latter regarded the fall as a part of God's original purpose in regard to men. | |
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Infralapsarianism \In`fra*lap*sa"ri*an*ism\, n. (Theor.) The doctrine, belief, or principles of the Infralapsarians. | |
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Inframarginal \In`fra*mar"gin*al\, a. [Infra + marginal.] Below the margin; submarginal; as, an inframarginal convolution of the brain. | |
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Inframaxillary \In`fra*max"il*la*ry\, a. [Infra + maxillary.] (Anat.) (a) Under the lower jaw; submaxillary; as, the inframaxillary nerve. (b) Of or pertaining to the lower iaw. | |
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Inframedian \In`fra*me"di*an\, a. [Infra + median.] (Zo[94]logical Geog.) Of or pertaining to the interval or zone along the sea bottom, at the depth of between fifty and one hundred fathoms. --E. Forbes. | |
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Inframundane \In`fra*mun"dane\, a. [Infra + mundane.] Lying or situated beneath the world. | |
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Infranchise \In*fran"chise\, v. t. See {Enfranchise}. | |
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Infrangibility \In*fran`gi*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality or state of being infrangible; infrangibleness. | |
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Infrangible \In*fran"gi*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + grangible: cf.F. infrangible.] 1. Not capable of being broken or separated into parts; as, infrangible atoms. [He] link'd their fetlocks with a golden band Infrangible. --Pope. 2. Not to be infringed or violated. | |
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Infrangibleness \In*fran"gi*ble*ness\, n. The state or quality of being infrangible; infrangibility. | |
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Infraocular \In`fra*oc"u*lar\, a. [Infra + ocular.] (Zo[94]l.) Situated below the eyes, as the antenna of certain insects. | |
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Infraorbital \In`fra*or"bit*al\, a. [Infra + orbital.] (Anat.) Below the orbit; as, the infraorbital foramen; the infraorbital nerve. | |
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Infrapose \In`fra*pose"\, v. t. [Infra + pose.] To place under or beneath. [R.] | |
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Infraposition \In`fra*po*si"tion\, n. [Infra + position.] A situation or position beneath. --Kane. | |
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Infra-red \In`fra-red"\, a. [Infra- + red.] (Physics) Lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end; -- said of rays less refrangible than the extreme red rays. | |
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Infrascapular \In`fra*scap"u*lar\, a. [Infra + scapular.] (Anat.) Beneath the scapula, or shoulder blade; subscapular. | |
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Infraspinal \In`fra*spi"nal\, a. [Infra + spinal.] (Anat.) (a) Below the vertebral column, subvertebral. (b) Below the spine; infraspinate; infraspinous. | |
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Infraspinate \In`fra*spi"nate\, Infraspinous \In`fra*spi*nous\, a. [Infra + spinate, spinous.] (Anat.) Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle. | |
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Infraspinate \In`fra*spi"nate\, Infraspinous \In`fra*spi*nous\, a. [Infra + spinate, spinous.] (Anat.) Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle. | |
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Infrastapedial \In`fra*sta*pe"di*al\, a. [Infra + stapedial.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to a part of the columella of the ear, which in many animals projects below the connection with the stapes. -- n. The infrastapedial part of the columella. | |
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Infrasternal \In`fra*ster"nal\, a. [Infra + sternal.] (Anat.) Below the sternum; as, the infrasternal depression, or pit of the stomach. | |
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Infratemporal \In`fra*tem"po*ral\, a. [Infra + temporal.] (Anat.) Below the temple; below the temporal bone. | |
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Infraterritorial \In`fra*ter"ri*to"ri*al\, a. [Infra + territorial.] Within the territory of a state. --Story. | |
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Infratrochlear \In`fra*troch"le*ar\, a. [Infra + trochlear.] (Anat.) Below a trochlea, or pulley; -- applied esp. to one of the subdivisions of the trigeminal nerve. | |
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Infrequence \In*fre"quence\, Infrequency \In*fre"quen*cy\, n. [L. infrequentia scantiness : cf. F. infrequence.] 1. The state of rarely occuring; uncommonness; rareness; as, the infrquence of his visits. 2. The state of not being frequented; solitude; isolation; retirement; seclusion. [R.] The solitude and infrequency of the place. --Bp. Hall. | |
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Infrequence \In*fre"quence\, Infrequency \In*fre"quen*cy\, n. [L. infrequentia scantiness : cf. F. infrequence.] 1. The state of rarely occuring; uncommonness; rareness; as, the infrquence of his visits. 2. The state of not being frequented; solitude; isolation; retirement; seclusion. [R.] The solitude and infrequency of the place. --Bp. Hall. | |
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Infrequent \In*fre"quent\, a. [L. infrquens : cf.F. infrequent. See {In-} not, and {Frequent}.] Seldom happening or occurring; rare; uncommon; unusual. The act whereof is at this day infrequent or out of use among all sorts of men. --Sir T. Elyot. | |
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Infrequently \In*fre"quent*ly\, adv. Not frequently; rarely. | |
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Infrigidate \In*frig"i*date\, v. t. [L. infrigidatus, p. p. of infrigidare to chill. See 1st {In-}, and {Frigid}.] To chill; to make cold; to cool. [Obs.] --Boyle. | |
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Infrigidation \In*frig`i*da"tion\, n. [L. infrigidatio.] The act of chilling or causing to become cold; a chilling; coldness; congelation. [Obs.] --Boyle. | |
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Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infringed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infringing}.] [L. infringere; pref. in- in + frangere to break. See {Fraction}, and cf. {Infract} .] 1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract. If the first that did the edict infringe, Had answered for his deed. --Shak. The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius. --Golding. 2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obs.] --Hooker. | |
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Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. i. 1. To break, violate, or transgress some contract, rule, or law; to injure; to offend. 2. To encroach; to trespass; -- followed by on or upon; as, to infringe upon the rights of another. | |
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Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infringed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infringing}.] [L. infringere; pref. in- in + frangere to break. See {Fraction}, and cf. {Infract} .] 1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract. If the first that did the edict infringe, Had answered for his deed. --Shak. The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius. --Golding. 2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obs.] --Hooker. | |
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Infringement \In*fringe"ment\, n. 1. The act of infringing; breach; violation; nonfulfillment; as, the infringement of a treaty, compact, law, or constitution. The punishing of this infringement is proper to that jurisdiction against which the contempt is. --Clarendon. 2. An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass. | |
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Infringer \In*frin"ger\, n. One who infringes or violates; a violator. --Strype. | |
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Infringe \In*fringe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infringed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infringing}.] [L. infringere; pref. in- in + frangere to break. See {Fraction}, and cf. {Infract} .] 1. To break; to violate; to transgress; to neglect to fulfill or obey; as, to infringe a law or contract. If the first that did the edict infringe, Had answered for his deed. --Shak. The peace . . . was infringed by Appius Claudius. --Golding. 2. To hinder; to destroy; as, to infringe efficacy; to infringe delight or power. [Obs.] --Hooker. | |
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Infructuose \In*fruc"tu*ose"\, a. [L. infructuosus. See {In-} not, and {Fruit}.] Not producing fruit; unfruitful; unprofitable. [R.] --T. Adams. | |
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Infrugal \In*fru"gal\, a. Not frugal; wasteful; as, an infrugal expense of time. --J. Goodman. | |
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Infrugiferous \In`fru*gif"er*ous\, a. Not bearing fruit; not fructiferous. | |
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Infurcation \In`fur*ca"tion\, n. [Pref. in- in + L. furca fork.] A forked exlpansion or divergence; a bifurcation; a branching. --Craig. | |
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Infuriate \In*fu"ri*ate\, a. [It. infuriato, p. p. of infuriare. See {Infuriate}, v. t.] Enraged; rading; furiously angry; infuriated. --Milton. Inflamed beyond the most infuriate wrath. --Thomson. | |
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Infuriate \In*fu"ri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infuriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infuriating}] [It. infuriato, p. p. of infuriare; pref. in- (L. in) + furia fury, L. furia. See {Fury}.] To render furious; to enrage; to exasperate. Those curls of entangled snakes with which Erinys is said to have infuriated Athemas and Ino. --Dr. H. More. | |
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Infuriate \In*fu"ri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infuriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infuriating}] [It. infuriato, p. p. of infuriare; pref. in- (L. in) + furia fury, L. furia. See {Fury}.] To render furious; to enrage; to exasperate. Those curls of entangled snakes with which Erinys is said to have infuriated Athemas and Ino. --Dr. H. More. | |
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Infuriated \In*fu"ri*a`ted\, a. Enraged; furious. | |
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Infuriate \In*fu"ri*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Infuriated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Infuriating}] [It. infuriato, p. p. of infuriare; pref. in- (L. in) + furia fury, L. furia. See {Fury}.] To render furious; to enrage; to exasperate. Those curls of entangled snakes with which Erinys is said to have infuriated Athemas and Ino. --Dr. H. More. | |
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Inoperation \In*op`er*a"tion\, n. [L. inoperari to effect; pref. in- in + operari to operate.] Agency; influence; production of effects. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. | |
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Inoperative \In*op"er*a*tive\, a. [Pref. in- not + operative.] Not operative; not active; producing no effects; as, laws renderd inoperative by neglect; inoperative remedies or processes. | |
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Inopercular \In`o*per"cu*lar\, Inoperculate \In`o*per"cu*late\, a. (Zo[94]l.) Having no operculum; -- said of certain gastropod shells. | |
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Inopercular \In`o*per"cu*lar\, Inoperculate \In`o*per"cu*late\, a. (Zo[94]l.) Having no operculum; -- said of certain gastropod shells. | |
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Inopportune \In*op`por*tune"\, a. [L. inopportunus: cf. F. inopportun. See {In-} not, and {Opportune}.] Not opportune; inconvenient; unseasonable; as, an inopportune occurrence, remark, etc. No visit could have been more inopportune. --T. Hook. | |
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Inopportunely \In*op`por*tune"ly\, adv. Not opportunely; unseasonably; inconveniently. | |
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Inopportunity \In*op`por*tu"ni*ty\, n. Want of opportunity; unseasonableness; inconvenience. [R.] | |
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Inoppressive \In`op*press"ive\, a. Not oppressive or burdensome. --O. Wolcott. | |
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Imparlance \Im*par"lance\, n. [Cf. {Emparlance}, {Parlance}.] [Written also {inparliance}.] 1. Mutual discourse; conference. [Obs.] 2. (Law) (a) Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of the opposite party. (b) Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit. Note: Imparlance and continuance by imparlance have been abolished in England. --Wharton (Law Dict. ). | |
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Invariability \In*va`ri*a*bil"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. invariabilit[82].] The quality of being invariable; invariableness; constancy; uniformity. | |
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Invariable \In*va"ri*a*ble\, n. (Math.) An invariable quantity; a constant. | |
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Invariable \In*va"ri*a*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + variable: cf. F. invariable.] Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable; always uniform. Physical laws which are invariable. --I. Taylor. -- {In*va"ri*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*va"ri*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Invariable \In*va"ri*a*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + variable: cf. F. invariable.] Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable; always uniform. Physical laws which are invariable. --I. Taylor. -- {In*va"ri*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*va"ri*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Invariable \In*va"ri*a*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + variable: cf. F. invariable.] Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable; always uniform. Physical laws which are invariable. --I. Taylor. -- {In*va"ri*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*va"ri*a*bly}, adv. | |
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Invariance \In*va"ri*ance\, n. (Math.) The property of remaining invariable under prescribed or implied conditions. --J. J. Sylvester. | |
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Invariant \In*va"ri*ant\, n. (Math.) An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered, when these undergo suitable linear transformations. --J. J. Sylvester. | |
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Inveracity \In`ve*rac"i*ty\, n. Want of veracity. | |
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Inverisimilitude \In*ver`i*si*mil"i*tude\, n. Want of verisimilitude or likelihood; improbability. | |
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Inverness \In`ver*ness"\, n., or Inverness cape \In`ver*ness" cape"\ A kind of full sleeveless cape, fitting closely about the neck. Robert's wind-blown head and tall form wrapped in an Inverness cape. --Mrs. Humphry Ward. | |
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Inverness \In`ver*ness"\, n., or Inverness cape \In`ver*ness" cape"\ A kind of full sleeveless cape, fitting closely about the neck. Robert's wind-blown head and tall form wrapped in an Inverness cape. --Mrs. Humphry Ward. | |
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Inverse \In"verse\, n. That which is inverse. Thus the course of human study is the inverse of the course of things in nature. --Tatham. | |
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Inverse \In*verse"\, a. [L. inversus, p. p. of invertere: cf. F. inverse. See {Invert}.] 1. Opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed; inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to {direct}. 2. (Bot.) Inverted; having a position or mode of attachment the reverse of that which is usual. 3. (Math.) Opposite in nature and effect; -- said with reference to any two operations, which, when both are performed in succession upon any quantity, reproduce that quantity; as, multiplication is the inverse operation to division. The symbol of an inverse operation is the symbol of the direct operation with -1 as an index. Thus sin-1 x means the arc whose sine is x. {Inverse figures} (Geom.), two figures, such that each point of either figure is inverse to a corresponding point in the order figure. {Inverse points} (Geom.), two points lying on a line drawn from the center of a fixed circle or sphere, and so related that the product of their distances from the center of the circle or sphere is equal to the square of the radius. {Inverse}, [or] {Reciprocal}, {ratio} (Math.), the ratio of the reciprocals of two quantities. {Inverse}, [or] {Reciprocal, {proportion}, an equality between a direct ratio and a reciprocal ratio; thus, 4 : 2 : : [frac13] : [frac16], or 4 : 2 : : 3 : 6, inversely. | |
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Inverse \In*verse"\, a. [L. inversus, p. p. of invertere: cf. F. inverse. See {Invert}.] 1. Opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed; inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to {direct}. 2. (Bot.) Inverted; having a position or mode of attachment the reverse of that which is usual. 3. (Math.) Opposite in nature and effect; -- said with reference to any two operations, which, when both are performed in succession upon any quantity, reproduce that quantity; as, multiplication is the inverse operation to division. The symbol of an inverse operation is the symbol of the direct operation with -1 as an index. Thus sin-1 x means the arc whose sine is x. {Inverse figures} (Geom.), two figures, such that each point of either figure is inverse to a corresponding point in the order figure. {Inverse points} (Geom.), two points lying on a line drawn from the center of a fixed circle or sphere, and so related that the product of their distances from the center of the circle or sphere is equal to the square of the radius. {Inverse}, [or] {Reciprocal}, {ratio} (Math.), the ratio of the reciprocals of two quantities. {Inverse}, [or] {Reciprocal, {proportion}, an equality between a direct ratio and a reciprocal ratio; thus, 4 : 2 : : [frac13] : [frac16], or 4 : 2 : : 3 : 6, inversely. | |
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Inverse \In*verse"\, a. [L. inversus, p. p. of invertere: cf. F. inverse. See {Invert}.] 1. Opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed; inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to {direct}. 2. (Bot.) Inverted; having a position or mode of attachment the reverse of that which is usual. 3. (Math.) Opposite in nature and effect; -- said with reference to any two operations, which, when both are performed in succession upon any quantity, reproduce that quantity; as, multiplication is the inverse operation to division. The symbol of an inverse operation is the symbol of the direct operation with -1 as an index. Thus sin-1 x means the arc whose sine is x. {Inverse figures} (Geom.), two figures, such that each point of either figure is inverse to a corresponding point in the order figure. {Inverse points} (Geom.), two points lying on a line drawn from the center of a fixed circle or sphere, and so related that the product of their distances from the center of the circle or sphere is equal to the square of the radius. {Inverse}, [or] {Reciprocal}, {ratio} (Math.), the ratio of the reciprocals of two quantities. {Inverse}, [or] {Reciprocal, {proportion}, an equality between a direct ratio and a reciprocal ratio; thus, 4 : 2 : : [frac13] : [frac16], or 4 : 2 : : 3 : 6, inversely. | |
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Proportion \Pro*por"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. proportio; pro before + portio part or share. See {Portion}.] 1. The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree; comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the parts of a building, or of the body. The image of Christ, made after his own proportion. --Ridley. Formed in the best proportions of her sex. --Sir W. Scott. Documents are authentic and facts are true precisely in proportion to the support which they afford to his theory. --Macaulay. 2. Harmonic relation between parts, or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion. [bd]Let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.[b8] --Rom. xii. 6. 3. The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot. Let the women . . . do the same things in their proportions and capacities. --Jer. Taylor. 4. A part considered comparatively; a share. 5. (Math.) (a) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also {geometrical proportion}, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth. Note: Proportion in the mathematical sense differs from ratio. Ratio is the relation of two quantities of the same kind, as the ratio of 5 to 10, or the ratio of 8 to 16. Proportion is the sameness or likeness of two such relations. Thus, 5 to 10 as 8 to 16; that is, 5 bears the same relation to 10 as 8 does to 16. Hence, such numbers are said to be in proportion. Proportion is expressed by symbols thus: a:b::c:d, or a:b = c:d, or a/b = c/d. (b) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional. {Continued proportion}, {Inverse proportion}, etc. See under {Continued}, {Inverse}, etc. {Harmonical, [or] Musical}, {proportion}, a relation of three or four quantities, such that the first is to the last as the difference between the first two is to the difference between the last two; thus, 2, 3, 6, are in harmonical proportion; for 2 is to 6 as 1 to 3. Thus, 24, 16, 12, 9, are harmonical, for 24:9::8:3. {In proportion}, according as; to the degree that. [bd]In proportion as they are metaphysically true, they are morally and politically false.[b8] --Burke. | |
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Ratio \Ra"ti*o\, n. [L., fr. reri, ratus, to reckon, believe, think, judge. See {Reason}.] 1. (Math.) The relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind. It is expressed by the quotient of the division of the first by the second; thus, the ratio of 3 to 6 is expressed by [frac36] or [frac12]; of a to b by a/b; or (less commonly) the second is made the dividend; as, a:b = b/a. Note: Some writers consider ratio as the quotient itself, making ratio equivalent to a number. The term ratio is also sometimes applied to the difference of two quantities as well as to their quotient, in which case the former is called arithmetical ratio, the latter, geometrical ratio. The name ratio is sometimes given to the rule of three in arithmetic. See under {Rule}. 2. Hence, fixed relation of number, quantity, or degree; rate; proportion; as, the ratio of representation in Congress. {Compound ratio}, {Duplicate ratio}, {Inverse ratio}, etc. See under {Compound}, {Duplicate}, etc. {Ratio of a geometrical progression}, the constant quantity by which each term is multiplied to produce the succeeding one. | |
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Function \Func"tion\, n. [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. {Defunct}.] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance. [bd]In the function of his public calling.[b8] --Swift. 2. (Physiol.) The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body. 3. The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind. As the mind opens, and its functions spread. --Pope. 4. The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession. Tradesmen . . . going about their functions. --Shak. The malady which made him incapable of performing his regal functions. --Macaulay. 5. (Math.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x^{2}, 3^{x}, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x. {Algebraic function}, a quantity whose connection with the variable is expressed by an equation that involves only the algebraic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, raising to a given power, and extracting a given root; -- opposed to transcendental function. {Arbitrary function}. See under {Arbitrary}. {Calculus of functions}. See under {Calculus}. {Carnot's function} (Thermo-dynamics), a relation between the amount of heat given off by a source of heat, and the work which can be done by it. It is approximately equal to the mechanical equivalent of the thermal unit divided by the number expressing the temperature in degrees of the air thermometer, reckoned from its zero of expansion. {Circular functions}. See {Inverse trigonometrical functions} (below). -- Continuous function, a quantity that has no interruption in the continuity of its real values, as the variable changes between any specified limits. {Discontinuous function}. See under {Discontinuous}. {Elliptic functions}, a large and important class of functions, so called because one of the forms expresses the relation of the arc of an ellipse to the straight lines connected therewith. {Explicit function}, a quantity directly expressed in terms of the independently varying quantity; thus, in the equations y = 6x^{2}, y = 10 -x^{3}, the quantity y is an explicit function of x. {Implicit function}, a quantity whose relation to the variable is expressed indirectly by an equation; thus, y in the equation x^{2} + y^{2} = 100 is an implicit function of x. {Inverse trigonometrical functions}, [or] {Circular function}, the lengths of arcs relative to the sines, tangents, etc. Thus, AB is the arc whose sine is BD, and (if the length of BD is x) is written sin ^{-1}x, and so of the other lines. See {Trigonometrical function} (below). Other transcendental functions are the exponential functions, the elliptic functions, the gamma functions, the theta functions, etc. {One-valued function}, a quantity that has one, and only one, value for each value of the variable. -- {Transcendental functions}, a quantity whose connection with the variable cannot be expressed by algebraic operations; thus, y in the equation y = 10^{x} is a transcendental function of x. See {Algebraic function} (above). -- {Trigonometrical function}, a quantity whose relation to the variable is the same as that of a certain straight line drawn in a circle whose radius is unity, to the length of a corresponding are of the circle. Let AB be an arc in a circle, whose radius OA is unity let AC be a quadrant, and let OC, DB, and AF be drawnpependicular to OA, and EB and CG parallel to OA, and let OB be produced to G and F. E Then BD is the sine of the arc AB; OD or EB is the cosine, AF is the tangent, CG is the cotangent, OF is the secant OG is the cosecant, AD is the versed sine, and CE is the coversed sine of the are AB. If the length of AB be represented by x (OA being unity) then the lengths of Functions. these lines (OA being unity) are the trigonometrical functions of x, and are written sin x, cos x, tan x (or tang x), cot x, sec x, cosec x, versin x, coversin x. These quantities are also considered as functions of the angle BOA. | |
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Inversely \In*verse"ly\, adv. In an inverse order or manner; by inversion; -- opposed to {directly}. {Inversely proportional}. See {Directly proportional}, under {Directly}, and {Inversion}, 4. | |
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Inversely \In*verse"ly\, adv. In an inverse order or manner; by inversion; -- opposed to {directly}. {Inversely proportional}. See {Directly proportional}, under {Directly}, and {Inversion}, 4. | |
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Inversion \In*ver"sion\, n. [L. inversio: cf. F. inversion. See {Invert}.] 1. The act of inverting, or turning over or backward, or the state of being inverted. 2. A change by inverted order; a reversed position or arrangement of things; transposition. It is just the inversion of an act of Parliament; your lordship first signed it, and then it was passed among the Lords and Commons. --Dryden. 3. (Mil.) A movement in tactics by which the order of companies in line is inverted, the right being on the left, the left on the right, and so on. 4. (Math.) A change in the order of the terms of a proportion, so that the second takes the place of the first, and the fourth of the third. 5. (Geom.) A peculiar method of transformation, in which a figure is replaced by its inverse figure. Propositions that are true for the original figure thus furnish new propositions that are true in the inverse figure. See {Inverse figures}, under {Inverse}. 6. (Gram.) A change of the usual order of words or phrases; as, [bd]of all vices, impurity is one of the most detestable,[b8] instead of, [bd]impurity is one of the most detestable of all vices.[b8] 7. (Rhet.) A method of reasoning in which the orator shows that arguments advanced by his adversary in opposition to him are really favorable to his cause. 8. (Mus.) (a) Said of intervals, when the lower tone is placed an octave higher, so that fifths become fourths, thirds sixths, etc. (b) Said of a chord, when one of its notes, other than its root, is made the bass. (c) Said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa. (d) Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places. 9. (Geol.) The folding back of strata upon themselves, as by upheaval, in such a manner that the order of succession appears to be reversed. 10. (Chem.) The act or process by which cane sugar (sucrose), under the action of heat and acids or ferments (as diastase), is broken or split up into grape sugar (dextrose), and fruit sugar (levulose); also, less properly, the process by which starch is converted into grape sugar (dextrose). Note: The terms invert and inversion, in this sense, owe their meaning to the fact that the plane of polarization of light, which is rotated to the right by cane sugar, is turned toward the left by levulose. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invert \In*vert"\, v. i. (Chem.) To undergo inversion, as sugar. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invert \In"vert\, a. (Chem.) Subjected to the process of inversion; inverted; converted; as, invert sugar. {Invert sugar} (Chem.), a variety of sugar, consisting of a mixture of dextrose and levulose, found naturally in fruits, and produced artificially by the inversion of cane sugar (sucrose); also, less properly, the grape sugar or dextrose obtained from starch. See {Inversion}, {Dextrose}, {Levulose}, and {Sugar}. | |
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Invert \In"vert\, n. (Masonry) An inverted arch. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invert \In*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inverted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inverting}.] [L. invertere, inversum; pref. in- in + vertere to turn. See {Verse}.] 1. To turn over; to put upside down; to upset; to place in a contrary order or direction; to reverse; as, to invert a cup, the order of words, rules of justice, etc. That doth invert the attest of eyes and ears, As if these organs had deceptious functions. --Shak. Such reasoning falls like an inverted cone, Wanting its proper base to stand upon. --Cowper. 2. (Mus.) To change the position of; -- said of tones which form a chord, or parts which compose harmony. 3. To divert; to convert to a wrong use. [Obs.] --Knolles. 4. (Chem.) To convert; to reverse; to decompose by, or subject to, inversion. See {Inversion}, n., 10. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invert \In"vert\, a. (Chem.) Subjected to the process of inversion; inverted; converted; as, invert sugar. {Invert sugar} (Chem.), a variety of sugar, consisting of a mixture of dextrose and levulose, found naturally in fruits, and produced artificially by the inversion of cane sugar (sucrose); also, less properly, the grape sugar or dextrose obtained from starch. See {Inversion}, {Dextrose}, {Levulose}, and {Sugar}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Sugar \Sug"ar\, n. [OE. sugre, F. sucre (cf. It. zucchero, Sp. az[a3]car), fr. Ar. sukkar, assukkar, fr. Skr. [87]arkar[be] sugar, gravel; cf. Per. shakar. Cf. {Saccharine}, {Sucrose}.] 1. A sweet white (or brownish yellow) crystalline substance, of a sandy or granular consistency, obtained by crystallizing the evaporated juice of certain plants, as the sugar cane, sorghum, beet root, sugar maple, etc. It is used for seasoning and preserving many kinds of food and drink. Ordinary sugar is essentially sucrose. See the Note below. Note: The term sugar includes several commercial grades, as the white or refined, granulated, loaf or lump, and the raw brown or muscovado. In a more general sense, it includes several distinct chemical compounds, as the glucoses, or grape sugars (including glucose proper, dextrose, and levulose), and the sucroses, or true sugars (as cane sugar). All sugars are carbohydrates. See {Carbohydrate}. The glucoses, or grape sugars, are ketone alcohols of the formula {C6H12O6}, and they turn the plane of polarization to the right or the left. They are produced from the amyloses and sucroses, as by the action of heat and acids of ferments, and are themselves decomposed by fermentation into alcohol and carbon dioxide. The only sugar (called acrose) as yet produced artificially belongs to this class. The sucroses, or cane sugars, are doubled glucose anhydrides of the formula {C12H22O11}. They are usually not fermentable as such (cf. {Sucrose}), and they act on polarized light. 2. By extension, anything resembling sugar in taste or appearance; as, sugar of lead (lead acetate), a poisonous white crystalline substance having a sweet taste. 3. Compliment or flattery used to disguise or render acceptable something obnoxious; honeyed or soothing words. [Colloq.] {Acorn sugar}. See {Quercite}. {Cane sugar}, sugar made from the sugar cane; sucrose, or an isomeric sugar. See {Sucrose}. {Diabetes}, [or] {Diabetic}, {sugar} (Med. Chem.), a variety of sugar (probably grape sugar or dextrose) excreted in the urine in diabetes mellitus. {Fruit sugar}. See under {Fruit}, and {Fructose}. {Grape sugar}, a sirupy or white crystalline sugar (dextrose or glucose) found as a characteristic ingredient of ripe grapes, and also produced from many other sources. See {Dextrose}, and {Glucose}. {Invert sugar}. See under {Invert}. {Malt sugar}, a variety of sugar isomeric with sucrose, found in malt. See {Maltose}. {Manna sugar}, a substance found in manna, resembling, but distinct from, the sugars. See {Mannite}. {Milk sugar}, a variety of sugar characteristic of fresh milk, and isomeric with sucrose. See {Lactose}. {Muscle sugar}, a sweet white crystalline substance isomeric with, and formerly regarded to, the glucoses. It is found in the tissue of muscle, the heart, liver, etc. Called also {heart sugar}. See {Inosite}. {Pine sugar}. See {Pinite}. {Starch sugar} (Com. Chem.), a variety of dextrose made by the action of heat and acids on starch from corn, potatoes, etc.; -- called also {potato sugar}, {corn sugar}, and, inaccurately, {invert sugar}. See {Dextrose}, and {Glucose}. {Sugar barek}, one who refines sugar. {Sugar beet} (Bot.), a variety of beet ({Beta vulgaris}) with very large white roots, extensively grown, esp. in Europe, for the sugar obtained from them. {Sugar berry} (Bot.), the hackberry. {Sugar bird} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of small South American singing birds of the genera {C[d2]reba}, {Dacnis}, and allied genera belonging to the family {C[d2]rebid[91]}. They are allied to the honey eaters. {Sugar bush}. See {Sugar orchard}. {Sugar camp}, a place in or near a sugar orchard, where maple sugar is made. {Sugar candian}, sugar candy. [Obs.] {Sugar candy}, sugar clarified and concreted or crystallized; candy made from sugar. {Sugar cane} (Bot.), a tall perennial grass ({Saccharum officinarium}), with thick short-jointed stems. It has been cultivated for ages as the principal source of sugar. {Sugar loaf}. (a) A loaf or mass of refined sugar, usually in the form of a truncated cone. (b) A hat shaped like a sugar loaf. Why, do not or know you, grannam, and that sugar loaf? --J. Webster. {Sugar maple} (Bot.), the rock maple ({Acer saccharinum}). See {Maple}. {Sugar mill}, a machine for pressing out the juice of the sugar cane, usually consisting of three or more rollers, between which the cane is passed. {Sugar mite}. (Zo[94]l.) (a) A small mite ({Tyroglyphus sacchari}), often found in great numbers in unrefined sugar. (b) The lepisma. {Sugar of lead}. See {Sugar}, 2, above. {Sugar of milk}. See under {Milk}. {Sugar orchard}, a collection of maple trees selected and preserved for purpose of obtaining sugar from them; -- called also, sometimes, {sugar bush}. [U.S.] --Bartlett. {Sugar pine} (Bot.), an immense coniferous tree ({Pinus Lambertiana}) of California and Oregon, furnishing a soft and easily worked timber. The resinous exudation from the stumps, etc., has a sweetish taste, and has been used as a substitute for sugar. {Sugar squirrel} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian flying phalanger ({Belideus sciureus}), having a long bushy tail and a large parachute. It resembles a flying squirrel. See Illust. under {Phlanger}. {Sugar tongs}, small tongs, as of silver, used at table for taking lumps of sugar from a sugar bowl. {Sugar tree}. (Bot.) See {Sugar maple}, above. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invert \In"vert\, a. (Chem.) Subjected to the process of inversion; inverted; converted; as, invert sugar. {Invert sugar} (Chem.), a variety of sugar, consisting of a mixture of dextrose and levulose, found naturally in fruits, and produced artificially by the inversion of cane sugar (sucrose); also, less properly, the grape sugar or dextrose obtained from starch. See {Inversion}, {Dextrose}, {Levulose}, and {Sugar}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Sugar \Sug"ar\, n. [OE. sugre, F. sucre (cf. It. zucchero, Sp. az[a3]car), fr. Ar. sukkar, assukkar, fr. Skr. [87]arkar[be] sugar, gravel; cf. Per. shakar. Cf. {Saccharine}, {Sucrose}.] 1. A sweet white (or brownish yellow) crystalline substance, of a sandy or granular consistency, obtained by crystallizing the evaporated juice of certain plants, as the sugar cane, sorghum, beet root, sugar maple, etc. It is used for seasoning and preserving many kinds of food and drink. Ordinary sugar is essentially sucrose. See the Note below. Note: The term sugar includes several commercial grades, as the white or refined, granulated, loaf or lump, and the raw brown or muscovado. In a more general sense, it includes several distinct chemical compounds, as the glucoses, or grape sugars (including glucose proper, dextrose, and levulose), and the sucroses, or true sugars (as cane sugar). All sugars are carbohydrates. See {Carbohydrate}. The glucoses, or grape sugars, are ketone alcohols of the formula {C6H12O6}, and they turn the plane of polarization to the right or the left. They are produced from the amyloses and sucroses, as by the action of heat and acids of ferments, and are themselves decomposed by fermentation into alcohol and carbon dioxide. The only sugar (called acrose) as yet produced artificially belongs to this class. The sucroses, or cane sugars, are doubled glucose anhydrides of the formula {C12H22O11}. They are usually not fermentable as such (cf. {Sucrose}), and they act on polarized light. 2. By extension, anything resembling sugar in taste or appearance; as, sugar of lead (lead acetate), a poisonous white crystalline substance having a sweet taste. 3. Compliment or flattery used to disguise or render acceptable something obnoxious; honeyed or soothing words. [Colloq.] {Acorn sugar}. See {Quercite}. {Cane sugar}, sugar made from the sugar cane; sucrose, or an isomeric sugar. See {Sucrose}. {Diabetes}, [or] {Diabetic}, {sugar} (Med. Chem.), a variety of sugar (probably grape sugar or dextrose) excreted in the urine in diabetes mellitus. {Fruit sugar}. See under {Fruit}, and {Fructose}. {Grape sugar}, a sirupy or white crystalline sugar (dextrose or glucose) found as a characteristic ingredient of ripe grapes, and also produced from many other sources. See {Dextrose}, and {Glucose}. {Invert sugar}. See under {Invert}. {Malt sugar}, a variety of sugar isomeric with sucrose, found in malt. See {Maltose}. {Manna sugar}, a substance found in manna, resembling, but distinct from, the sugars. See {Mannite}. {Milk sugar}, a variety of sugar characteristic of fresh milk, and isomeric with sucrose. See {Lactose}. {Muscle sugar}, a sweet white crystalline substance isomeric with, and formerly regarded to, the glucoses. It is found in the tissue of muscle, the heart, liver, etc. Called also {heart sugar}. See {Inosite}. {Pine sugar}. See {Pinite}. {Starch sugar} (Com. Chem.), a variety of dextrose made by the action of heat and acids on starch from corn, potatoes, etc.; -- called also {potato sugar}, {corn sugar}, and, inaccurately, {invert sugar}. See {Dextrose}, and {Glucose}. {Sugar barek}, one who refines sugar. {Sugar beet} (Bot.), a variety of beet ({Beta vulgaris}) with very large white roots, extensively grown, esp. in Europe, for the sugar obtained from them. {Sugar berry} (Bot.), the hackberry. {Sugar bird} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of small South American singing birds of the genera {C[d2]reba}, {Dacnis}, and allied genera belonging to the family {C[d2]rebid[91]}. They are allied to the honey eaters. {Sugar bush}. See {Sugar orchard}. {Sugar camp}, a place in or near a sugar orchard, where maple sugar is made. {Sugar candian}, sugar candy. [Obs.] {Sugar candy}, sugar clarified and concreted or crystallized; candy made from sugar. {Sugar cane} (Bot.), a tall perennial grass ({Saccharum officinarium}), with thick short-jointed stems. It has been cultivated for ages as the principal source of sugar. {Sugar loaf}. (a) A loaf or mass of refined sugar, usually in the form of a truncated cone. (b) A hat shaped like a sugar loaf. Why, do not or know you, grannam, and that sugar loaf? --J. Webster. {Sugar maple} (Bot.), the rock maple ({Acer saccharinum}). See {Maple}. {Sugar mill}, a machine for pressing out the juice of the sugar cane, usually consisting of three or more rollers, between which the cane is passed. {Sugar mite}. (Zo[94]l.) (a) A small mite ({Tyroglyphus sacchari}), often found in great numbers in unrefined sugar. (b) The lepisma. {Sugar of lead}. See {Sugar}, 2, above. {Sugar of milk}. See under {Milk}. {Sugar orchard}, a collection of maple trees selected and preserved for purpose of obtaining sugar from them; -- called also, sometimes, {sugar bush}. [U.S.] --Bartlett. {Sugar pine} (Bot.), an immense coniferous tree ({Pinus Lambertiana}) of California and Oregon, furnishing a soft and easily worked timber. The resinous exudation from the stumps, etc., has a sweetish taste, and has been used as a substitute for sugar. {Sugar squirrel} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian flying phalanger ({Belideus sciureus}), having a long bushy tail and a large parachute. It resembles a flying squirrel. See Illust. under {Phlanger}. {Sugar tongs}, small tongs, as of silver, used at table for taking lumps of sugar from a sugar bowl. {Sugar tree}. (Bot.) See {Sugar maple}, above. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invertase \In*vert"ase\, n. (Chem.) (a) An enzyme capable of effecting the inversion of cane suger, producing invert sugar. It is found in many plants and in the intestines of animals. (b) By extension, any enzyme which splits cane sugar, milk sugar, lactose, etc., into monosaccharides. | |
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Invertebral \In*ver"te*bral\, a. (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Invertebrate}. | |
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Invertebrate \In*ver"te*brate\, a. (Zo[94]l.) Destitute of a backbone; having no vertebr[91]; of or pertaining to the Invertebrata. -- n. One of the Invertebrata. {Age of invertebrates}. See {Age}, and {Silurian}. | |
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Invertebrated \In*ver"te*bra`ted\, a. Having no backbone; invertebrate. | |
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Invert \In*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inverted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inverting}.] [L. invertere, inversum; pref. in- in + vertere to turn. See {Verse}.] 1. To turn over; to put upside down; to upset; to place in a contrary order or direction; to reverse; as, to invert a cup, the order of words, rules of justice, etc. That doth invert the attest of eyes and ears, As if these organs had deceptious functions. --Shak. Such reasoning falls like an inverted cone, Wanting its proper base to stand upon. --Cowper. 2. (Mus.) To change the position of; -- said of tones which form a chord, or parts which compose harmony. 3. To divert; to convert to a wrong use. [Obs.] --Knolles. 4. (Chem.) To convert; to reverse; to decompose by, or subject to, inversion. See {Inversion}, n., 10. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Inverted \In*vert"ed\, a. 1. Changed to a contrary or counterchanged order; reversed; characterized by inversion. 2. (Geol.) Situated apparently in reverse order, as strata when folded back upon themselves by upheaval. {Inverted arch} (Arch.), an arch placed with crown downward; -- much used in foundations. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Inverted \In*vert"ed\, a. 1. Changed to a contrary or counterchanged order; reversed; characterized by inversion. 2. (Geol.) Situated apparently in reverse order, as strata when folded back upon themselves by upheaval. {Inverted arch} (Arch.), an arch placed with crown downward; -- much used in foundations. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
d8Pralltriller \[d8]Prall"tril`ler\, n.; G. pl. {-triller}. [G.] (Music) A melodic embellishment consisting of the quick alternation of a principal tone with an auxiliary tone above it, usually the next of the scale; -- called also the {inverted mordente}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Siphon \Si"phon\, n. [F. siphon, L. sipho, -onis, fr. Gr. [?][?][?] a siphon, tube, pipe.] 1. A device, consisting of a pipe or tube bent so as to form two branches or legs of unequal length, by which a liquid can be transferred to a lower level, as from one vessel to another, over an intermediate elevation, by the action of the pressure of the atmosphere in forcing the liquid up the shorter branch of the pipe immersed in it, while the continued excess of weight of the liquid in the longer branch (when once filled) causes a continuous flow. The flow takes place only when the discharging extremity of the pipe ia lower than the higher liquid surface, and when no part of the pipe is higher above the surface than the same liquid will rise by atmospheric pressure; that is, about 33 feet for water, and 30 inches for mercury, near the sea level. 2. (Zo[94]l.) (a) One of the tubes or folds of the mantle border of a bivalve or gastropod mollusk by which water is conducted into the gill cavity. See Illust. under {Mya}, and {Lamellibranchiata}. (b) The anterior prolongation of the margin of any gastropod shell for the protection of the soft siphon. (c) The tubular organ through which water is ejected from the gill cavity of a cephaloid. It serves as a locomotive organ, by guiding and confining the jet of water. Called also {siphuncle}. See Illust. under {Loligo}, and {Dibranchiata}. (d) The siphuncle of a cephalopod shell. (e) The sucking proboscis of certain parasitic insects and crustaceans. (f) A sproutlike prolongation in front of the mouth of many gephyreans. (g) A tubular organ connected both with the esophagus and the intestine of certain sea urchins and annelids. 3. A siphon bottle. {Inverted siphon}, a tube bent like a siphon, but having the branches turned upward; specifically (Hydraulic Engineering), a pipe for conducting water beneath a depressed place, as from one hill to another across an intervening valley, following the depression of the ground. {Siphon barometer}. See under {Barometer}. {Siphon bottle}, a bottle for holding a[89]rated water, which is driven out through a bent tube in the neck by the gas within the bottle when a valve in the tube is opened; -- called also {gazogene}, and {siphoid}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Talon \Tal"on\, n. [F., heel, spur, LL. talo, fr. L. talus the ankle, heel.] 1. The claw of a predaceous bird or animal, especially the claw of a bird of prey. --Bacon. 2. (Zo[94]l.) One of certain small prominences on the hind part of the face of an elephant's tooth. 3. (Arch.) A kind of molding, concave at the bottom and convex at the top; -- usually called an {ogee}. Note: When the concave part is at the top, it is called an {inverted talon}. 4. The shoulder of the bolt of a lock on which the key acts to shoot the bolt. --Knight. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invertedly \In*vert"ed*ly\, adv. In an inverted order. --Derham. | |
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Invertible \In*vert"i*ble\, a. [From {Invert}.] 1. Capable of being inverted or turned. 2. (Chem.) Capable of being changed or converted; as, invertible sugar. | |
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Invertible \In*vert"i*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + L. vertere to turn + -ible.] Incapable of being turned or changed. An indurate and invertible conscience. --Cranmer. | |
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Invertin \In*vert"in\, n. (Physiol. Chem.) An unorganized ferment which causes cane sugar to take up a molecule of water and be converted into invert sugar. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Invert \In*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inverted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inverting}.] [L. invertere, inversum; pref. in- in + vertere to turn. See {Verse}.] 1. To turn over; to put upside down; to upset; to place in a contrary order or direction; to reverse; as, to invert a cup, the order of words, rules of justice, etc. That doth invert the attest of eyes and ears, As if these organs had deceptious functions. --Shak. Such reasoning falls like an inverted cone, Wanting its proper base to stand upon. --Cowper. 2. (Mus.) To change the position of; -- said of tones which form a chord, or parts which compose harmony. 3. To divert; to convert to a wrong use. [Obs.] --Knolles. 4. (Chem.) To convert; to reverse; to decompose by, or subject to, inversion. See {Inversion}, n., 10. | |
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Invirile \In*vi"rile\, a. Deficient in manhood; unmanly; effeminate. --Lowell. | |
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Invirility \In`vi*ril"i*ty\, n. Absence of virility or manhood; effeminacy. --Prynne. | |
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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
imperative language manipulation of the state of the computer system, not to be confused with a {procedural language}. An example of an imperative (but non-procedural) language is a {data manipulation language} for a {relational database management system}. This specifies changes to the database but does not necessarily require anyone to specify a sequence of steps. (2003-06-23) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Imperial Software Technology {Imperial College} in about 1982. It enjoys a world-wide reputation for technical excellence as a software product and technology provider in the Open Systems market. Its flagship product is {X-Designer}, the award-winning {graphical user interface builder}. It also has considerable expertise in the {Z} language and {Formal Methods}. {Home (http://www.ist.co.uk/)}. (1995-11-23) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
imprecise probability interval (as opposed to a single number) included in [0,1]. (2001-02-21) | |
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IMProved Mercury autocode {Edinburgh Multi Access System} (EMAS), one of the first {operating systems} written in a {high-level language}, apparently predating {Unix}. Luis Damas' {Prolog} {interpreter} in IMP for EMAS led to {C-Prolog}. [Papers in J. {British Computer Society}]. (1996-04-07) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
inference from known facts by the application of {inference rule}s. See also {symbolic inference}, {type inference}. (1995-03-20) | |
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inference engine A program that infers new {fact}s from known facts using {inference rule}s. Commonly found as part of a {Prolog} {interpreter}, {expert system} or {knowledge based system}. (1994-11-01) | |
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inference rule A procedure which combines known facts to produce ("infer") new facts. For example, given that 1. Socrates is a man and that 2. all men are motal, we can infer that Socrates is mortal. This uses the rule known as "modus ponens" which can be written in {Boolean algebra} as (A & A => B) => B (if proposition A is true, and A implies B, then B is true). Or given that, 1. Either Denis is programming or Denis is sad and 2. Denis is not sad, we can infer that Denis is programming. This rule can be written ((A OR B) & not B) => A (If either A is true or B is true (or both), and B is false, then A must be true). (1994-10-31) | |
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Informatics Corporation [When?] (1998-10-30) | |
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Information Algebra Theoretical formalism for DP, never resulted in a language. Language Structure Group of CODASYL, ca. 1962. Sammet 1969, 709. | |
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Information and Communication Technology information and aid communication. The phrase was coined by [?] Stevenson in his 1997 report to the UK government and promoted by the new National Curriculum documents for the UK in 2000. {(http://rubble.ultralab.anglia.ac.uk/stevenson/ICTUKIndex.html)}. (2000-11-06) | |
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Information Appliance targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple {touch-screen} interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. [How does this differ from a {PDA}?] (1998-02-24) | |
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Information Builders Distributors of {LEVEL5 OBJECT}. Telephone +1 800 969 INFO. | |
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Information Engineering Facility {COOL:Gen} | |
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information highway {information superhighway} | |
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Information Innovation A group of companies with offices in Amsterdam and New York which acts as an information filter for the {World-Wide Web}. They analyse what happens in the Web community and organise the Web's information so that it is accessible and efficient to use. Information Innovation provides: "The Management Guide" - a guide for managers in the information age. The Guide consists of 22 parts, each concentrating on a particular technology or issue facing managers. Topics range from {Artificial Intelligence} and Telecommunications to Finance and Marketing. Each part contains references to additional valuable information, including {CD ROM}s, conferences, magazines, articles and books. "The Hypergraphic Matrix" - a "hypergraphic" matrix of 250 graphics discussing the interrelationships between technology, change, business functions and specific industries. "Dictionary" - the largest Internet dictionary on management and technology. "The Delphi Oracle" - a comprehensive guide to the latest management ideas and issues. Over 500 articles and books have been read, analysed, rated and catalogued. "Management Software" - a guide to software which is useful to managers. Both Web software, Internet software and commecial products are included in this guide. "The Web Word" - an information service about the Web. It includes a regular newsletter and databases about Web resources, news, interviews with Web personalities and, of course, the most comprehensive guide to sites. "Web Bibliography" - a guide to the latest Web information printed. Over 150 articles, magazines, market research reports and books are catalogued. "The Power Launch Pad" - our own list of useful sites on the Web. Also includes links to our own lists of special subjects such as Finance, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Technology and so forth. {(http://www.euro.net/innovation/WelcomeHP.html)}. E-mail: (1994-10-27) | |
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information island needs to be shared but has no network connection. (1995-03-16) | |
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Information Management The planning, budgeting, control and exploitation of the information resources in an organisation. The term encompasses both the information itself and the related aspects such as personnel, finance, marketing, organisation and technologies and systems. Information Managers are responsible for the coordination and integration of a wide range of information handling activities within the organisation. These include the formulation of corporate information policy, design, evaluation and integration of effective information systems and services, the exploitation of IT for competitive advantage and the integration of internal and external information and data. | |
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Information Management System consisting of {IMS/Data Base} and {IMS/Data Communications}. (1999-01-11) | |
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Information Processing Language (IPL) Said to be the first list-processing language, also the first language to support {recursion}. Written by Allen Newell, J.C. Shaw and H. Simon at Carnegie ca. 1956. It was very low level. Versions: IPL-I (never implemented), IPL-II (1957 for {JOHNNIAC}), IPL-III (existed briefly), IPL-IV, IPL-V (1958, for {IBM 650}, {IBM 704}, {IBM 7090}, many others. Widely used), IPL-VI. [Sammet 1969, pp. 388-400]. ["Information Processing Language-V Manual", A. Newell ed, P-H 1965]. (1994-11-04) | |
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Information Resource Management (IRM) A philosophical and practical approach to managing government information. Information is regarded as a valuable resource which should be managed like other resources, and should contribute directly to accomplishing organisational goals and objectives. IRM provides an integrated view for managing the entire life-cycle of information, from generation, to dissemination, to archiving and/or destruction, for maximising the overall usefulness of information, and improving service delivery and program management. IRM views information and {Information Technology} as an integrating factor in the organisation, that is, the various organisational positions that manage information are coordinated and work together toward common ends. Further, IRM looks for ways in which the management of information and the management of Information Technology are interrelated, and fosters that interrelationship and organisational integration. IRM includes the management of (1) the broad range of information resources, e.g., printed materials, electronic information, and microforms, (2) the various technologies and equipment that manipulate these resources, and (3) the people who generate, organise, and disseminate those resources. Overall the intent of IRM is to increase the usefulness of government information both to the government and to the public. [Gary D. Blass et al. "Finding Government Information: The Federal Information Locator System (FILS)", Government Information Quarterly, JAI Press, Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 11-32. 1991]. (1995-11-12) | |
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information superhighway coined by US Vice-president Al Gore in the early 1990s for the emerging high-speed global communications network capable of carrying voice, data, video, and other services around the world. These services use satellite, copper cable, {optical fibre}, {cellular telecommunications}, and are accessible via {set-top boxes} or suitably equipped computers. See also {National Information Infrastructure}. (2001-03-31) | |
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Information Systems Factory (ISF) An equivalent to an {SEE}. [{Simultaneous Engineering Environment} or {Software Engineering Environment}?] (2000-12-30) | |
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Information Technology {hardware} and {software}, and often including {networking} and {telecommunications}, usually in the context of a business or other enterprise. Often the name of the part of an enterprise that deals with all things electronic. The term "{computer science}" is usually reserved for the more theoretical, academic aspects of computing, while the vaguer terms "information systems" (IS) or "information services" may include more of the human activities and non-computerised business processes like {knowledge management}. Others say that IT includes computer science. (2000-10-02) | |
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Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) A method of organising the system and network management departments of large organisations. ITIL defines the (work) processes involved and the interfaces between them. (1995-06-27) | |
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Informix A {relational DBMS} vendor. | |
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InfoWord Office processor}, {spreadsheet} and {database}. {Light Infocon S.A. (http://www.light.com.br/)}. (1998-07-21) | |
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infrared range just below visible light corresponding to radiated heat. IR waves can be generated by a kind of {LED} and are often used for remote controls for televisions etc. and in some {docking stations}. (1997-01-30) | |
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Infrared Data Association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of {infrared} (IR) hardware. The association currently has a membership of over 160 companies from around the world, representing computer and telecommunications hardware, software, components and adapters. IrDA typically uses direct infrared i.e. {point-to-point}, {line-of-sight}, one-to-one communications. The standards include: {IrDA Data} ({SIR}, {FIR}, {VFIR}), {IrDA Control}, and {AIR}. Ports built to the above standards can be found in products such as {PDAs}, {Palm} devices, {printers}, desktop adapters, {notebooks}, and {digital cameras}. {Home (http://www.irda.org)}. {IrDA Serial Infrared Interface (http://cesdis1.gsfc.nasa.gov/linux/misc/irda.html)}. {Linux-IrDA support (http://www.cs.uit.no/linux-irda/)}. (1999-10-14) | |
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infrastructure Basic support services for computing, particularly national networks. See also {information superhighway}. (1995-06-27) | |
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Inprise Corporation {Borland Software Corporation}. | |
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invariant list or {heap}, that applies throughout the life of a data structure or procedure. Each change to the data structure must maintain the correctness of the invariant. (1996-03-12) | |
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inverse -> D is called a left inverse for f if for all d in D, g (f d) = d and a right inverse if, for all c in C, f (g c) = c and an inverse if both conditions hold. Only an {injection} has a left inverse, only a {surjection} has a right inverse and only a {bijection} has inverses. The inverse of f is often written as f with a -1 superscript. (1996-03-12) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Inverse Address Resolution Protocol used for {Frame Relay}. [Any other examples of its use?] {Frame Relay} stations {route} {frames} of a higher level protocol between {LANs}, across a {Permanent Virtual Circuit}. These stations are identified by their {Data Link Control Identifier} (DLCI), equivalent to an {Ethernet address} in a {LAN} itself. InARP allows a station to determine a protocol address (e.g. {IP address}) from a DLCI. This is useful if a new {virtual circuit} becomes available. Signalling messages announce its DLCI, but without the corresponding protocol address it is unusable: no {frames} can be {routed} to it. {Reverse ARP} (RARP) performs a similar task on an {Ethernet} {LAN}, however RARP answers the question "What is my IP Address?" whereas InARP answers the question "What is your protocol address?". See {RFC 2390}. (2000-01-15) | |
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inverse comment convention program code is marked to distinguish it from the text, rather than the other way around as in normal programs. (2003-09-24) | |
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inverted index pairs where each pointer points to a {record} in a {database} which contains the key value in some particular field. The index is sorted on the key values to allow rapid searching for a particular key value, using e.g. {binary search}. The index is "inverted" in the sense that the key value is used to find the record rather than the other way round. For databases in which the records may be searched based on more than one field, multiple indices may be created that are sorted on those keys. An index may contain gaps to allow for new entries to be added in the correct sort order without always requiring the following entries to be shifted out of the way. (1995-02-08) |