opt: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of opt
- adopt«Word Popularity Bar5/5
adopt
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take up and practice as one's own
take over; take up; borrow.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- copt2/5
copt
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- noun a member of the Coptic Church
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- dropt2/5
drop
- noun a shape that is spherical and small
bead; pearl.
- he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops
- beads of sweat on his forehead
- noun a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
driblet; drib.
- he had a drop too much to drink
- a drop of each sample was analyzed
- there is not a drop of pity in that man
- years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"--Kipling
- noun a shape that is spherical and small
- stopt2/5
stop
- noun the event of something ending
halt.
- it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill
- noun the act of stopping something
stoppage.
- the third baseman made some remarkable stops
- his stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood
- noun the event of something ending
- coopt1/5
coopt
To choose or elect in concert with another. R.Each of the hundred was to coöpt three others. Jowett (Thysyd. ).
- readopt1/5
readopt
To adopt again. Young.
Suffixes of opt
- options«Word Popularity Bar5/5
option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
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option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- optional5/5
optional
- adjective possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
- adjective possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
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optimization
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimisation.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- optical5/5
optical
- adjective of or relating to or involving light or optics
- optical supplies
- adjective relating to or using sight
ocular; visual; optic.
- ocular inspection
- an optical illusion
- visual powers
- visual navigation
- adjective of or relating to or involving light or optics
- optimal5/5
optimal
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimum.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
- opted4/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- optimum4/5
optimum
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimal.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- optic4/5
optic
- noun the organ of sight
eye; oculus.
- adjective of or relating to or resembling the eye
ocular; optical; opthalmic.
- ocular muscles
- an ocular organ
- ocular diseases
- the optic (or optical) axis of the eye
- an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light
- noun the organ of sight
- optimistic4/5
optimistic
- adjective expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
- in an optimistic mood
- optimistic plans
- took an optimistic view
- adjective satellite expecting the best
affirmative.
- an affirmative outlook
- adjective expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
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optimism
- noun the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- noun a general disposition to expect the best in all things
- noun the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- optics4/5
optics
- noun the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- noun optical properties
- the optics of a telescope
- noun the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- optimized4/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optimize4/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optimizing4/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- opting3/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- optimist3/5
optimist
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- optimisation3/5
optimisation
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimization.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- optionally3/5
optionally
- adverb in an optional manner
- this rule is applied optionally
- adverb in an optional manner
- optimizations3/5
optimization
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimisation.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- optimally3/5
optimally
- adverb in an optimal and most desirable way
- adverb in an optimal and most desirable way
- optically3/5
optically
- adverb in an optical manner
- optically distorted
- adverb in an optical manner
- optimality3/5
optimality
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- optimizer3/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- opts2/5
opt
- verb select as an alternative over another
prefer; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb select as an alternative over another
- optative2/5
optative
- noun a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
optative mood.
- adjective indicating an option or wish
- noun a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
- optimists2/5
optimist
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- noun a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
- optimised2/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optimise2/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optima2/5
optimum
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimal.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- optimizes2/5
optimize
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimise.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimise.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optimising2/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optometrist2/5
optometrist
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
oculist.
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
- optometrists2/5
optometrist
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
oculist.
- noun a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
- optimistically2/5
optimistically
- adverb with optimism; in an optimistic manner
- `We have a good chance of winning,' he exclaimed optimistically
- adverb with optimism; in an optimistic manner
- optometry2/5
optometry
- noun the practice of an optometrist
- noun the practice of an optometrist
- optician2/5
optician
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
lens maker.
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
- opticians2/5
optician
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
lens maker.
- noun a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
- optoelectronic2/5
optoelectronic
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- optation2/5
optation
The act of optating; a wish. Obs. Sir T. Browne.
- optoelectronics2/5
- optionality2/5
- optimus2/5
optimus
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- optometric2/5
optometric
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- optioned2/5
option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- optimizers2/5
- optimisations1/5
optimisation
- noun the act of rendering optimal
optimization.
- the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
- in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
- to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
- noun the act of rendering optimal
- optimises1/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optimums1/5
optimum
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- adjective satellite most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimal.
- an optimum return on capital
- optimal concentration of a drug
- noun most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
- opthalmic1/5
opthalmic
- adjective of or relating to or resembling the eye
ocular; optical; optic.
- ocular muscles
- an ocular organ
- ocular diseases
- the optic (or optical) axis of the eye
- an ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light
- adjective of or relating to or resembling the eye
- optokinetic1/5
- optica1/5
optica
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- optionee1/5
- optimates1/5
optimates
The nobility or aristocracy of ancient Rome, as opposed to the populares.
- optime1/5
optime
One of those who stand in the second rank of honors, immediately after the wranglers, in the University of Cambridge, England. They are divided into senior and junior optimes.
- optimiser1/5
optimise
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimize.
- optimize your resources
- verb modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
optimize.
- optimize a computer program
- verb make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- optoacoustic1/5
- optionor1/5
- optronics1/5
- optive1/5
optive
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- opticon1/5
opticon
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- opthalmology1/5
- optioning1/5
option
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- noun one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
alternative; choice.
- what option did I have?
- there no other alternative
- my only choice is to refuse
- noun the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- opticus1/5
opticus
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- optimate1/5
optimate
Of or pertaining to the nobility or aristocracy. R. --n. R. Chapman.A nobleman or aristocrat; a chief man in a state or city.
- optometer1/5
optometer
(Physiol.) An instrument for measuring the distance of distinct vision, mainly for the selection of eveglasses.
Derived words of opt
- adopted«Word Popularity Bar5/5
adopted
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
adoptive.
- my adopted state
- an adoptive country
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; adopt; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
- adopting5/5
adopt
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take up and practice as one's own
take over; take up; borrow.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
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adoption
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; acceptance.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- adopts4/5
adopt
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; espouse.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take up and practice as one's own
take over; take up; borrow.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- helicopter4/5
helicopter
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
eggbeater; whirlybird; chopper.
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
- apoptosis4/5
apoptosis
- noun a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
caspase-mediated cell death; programmed cell death.
- noun a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
- helicopters4/5
helicopter
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
eggbeater; whirlybird; chopper.
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
- adoptive4/5
adoptive
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- adoptive parents
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
adopted.
- my adopted state
- an adoptive country
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- adoptions3/5
adoption
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; acceptance.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
- noun a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- synoptic3/5
synoptic
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptical.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- adopters3/5
adopter
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
adoptive parent.
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
- lepidoptera3/5
lepidopteran
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
lepidopteron; lepidopterous insect.
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
- coptic3/5
coptic
Of or pertaining to the Copts. --n. The language of the Copts.
- apoptotic3/5
apoptotic
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- suboptimal3/5
suboptimal
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- adoptees2/5
adoptee
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- adoptee2/5
adoptee
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
- diopters2/5
diopter
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
dioptre.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- coleoptera2/5
coleoptera
(Zoöl.) An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillæ) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils.
- hymenoptera2/5
hymenopteran
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- fiberoptic2/5
fiberoptic
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
fiber-optic; fibre-optic; fibreoptic.
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
- hemoptysis2/5
hemoptysis
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
haemoptysis.
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
- copts2/5
copt
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- noun a member of the Coptic Church
- noun an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
- adopter2/5
adopter
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
adoptive parent.
- noun a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
- panoptic2/5
panoptic
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
panoptical.
- a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base
- a panoptic stain used in microscopy
- adjective satellite broad in scope or content
wide; across-the-board; broad; blanket; all-encompassing; encompassing; all-inclusive; all-embracing; extensive.
- across-the-board pay increases
- an all-embracing definition
- blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
- an invention with broad applications
- a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner
- granted him wide powers
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
- homoptera2/5
homoptera
(Zoöl.) A suborder of Hemiptera, in which both pairs of wings are similar in texture, and do not overlap when folded, as in the cicada. See Hemiptera .
- orthoptera2/5
orthopteron
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopteran; orthopterous insect.
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
- haemoptysis2/5
haemoptysis
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
hemoptysis.
- noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
- heteroptera2/5
heteroptera
(Zoöl.) A suborder of Hemiptera, in which the base of the anterior wings is thickened. See Hemiptera .
- spodoptera2/5
spodoptera
- noun moths whose larvae are armyworms
genus Spodoptera.
- noun moths whose larvae are armyworms
- panopticon2/5
panopticon
- noun an area where everything is visible
- noun a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
- noun an area where everything is visible
- synoptics2/5
synoptic
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptical.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- archaeopteryx2/5
archaeopteryx
- noun extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds
Archaeopteryx lithographica; archeopteryx.
- noun extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds
- lepidopteran2/5
lepidopteran
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
lepidopteron; lepidopterous insect.
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
- propter2/5
propter
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- proptosis2/5
- preoptic2/5
- coopted2/5
coopt
To choose or elect in concert with another. R.Each of the hundred was to coöpt three others. Jowett (Thysyd. ).
- copter2/5
copter
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- cooptation2/5
cooptation
The act of choosing; selection; choice. Obs.The first election and coöptation of a friend. Howell.
- neoptolemus2/5
- diopter1/5
diopter
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
dioptre.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- dioptres1/5
dioptre
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
diopter.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- dioptre1/5
dioptre
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
diopter.
- noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists
- synoptical1/5
synoptical
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptic.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
- fiberoptics1/5
fiberoptics
- noun the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
fiber optics; fibreoptics; fibre optics.
- noun the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
- fibreoptic1/5
fibreoptic
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
fiber-optic; fibre-optic; fiberoptic.
- adjective of or relating to fiber optics
- chiroptera1/5
chiroptera
- noun an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats)
order Chiroptera.
- noun an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats)
- ephemeroptera1/5
ephemeroptera
- noun mayflies
Ephemerida; order Ephemeroptera; order Ephemerida.
- noun mayflies
- trichoptera1/5
trichoptera
(Zoöl.) A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is considered by some to be a distinct order.
- balaenoptera1/5
balaenoptera
- noun type genus of the Balaenopteridae
genus Balaenoptera.
- noun type genus of the Balaenopteridae
- neuroptera1/5
neuropteron
- noun insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
neuropterous insect; neuropteran.
- noun insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
- adoptable1/5
adoptable
- adjective suitable or eligible for adoption
- a shortage of adoptable babies
- adjective suitable or eligible for adoption
- dryopteris1/5
dryopteris
- noun large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
genus Dryopteris.
- noun large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
- plecoptera1/5
plecoptera
- noun stoneflies
order Plecoptera.
- noun stoneflies
- thysanoptera1/5
thysanoptera
(Zoöl.) A division of insects, considered by some writers a distinct order, but regarded by others as belonging to the Hemiptera. They are all of small size, and have narrow, broadly fringed wings with rudimentary nervures. Most of the species feed upon the juices of plants, and some, as those which attack grain, are very injurious to crops. Called also Physopoda . SeeThrips .
- isoptera1/5
isoptera
- noun order of social insects that live in colonies, including: termites; often placed in subclass Exopterygota
order Isoptera.
- noun order of social insects that live in colonies, including: termites; often placed in subclass Exopterygota
- sarcoptes1/5
sarcoptes
- noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
genus Sarcoptes.
- noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
- micropterus1/5
micropterus
- noun American freshwater black basses
genus Micropterus.
- noun American freshwater black basses
- microchiroptera1/5
microchiroptera
- noun most of the bats in the world; all bats except fruit bats insectivorous bats
suborder Microchiroptera.
- noun most of the bats in the world; all bats except fruit bats insectivorous bats
- psocoptera1/5
psocoptera
- noun an order of insects: includes booklice and bark-lice
order Corrodentia; Corrodentia; order Psocoptera.
- noun an order of insects: includes booklice and bark-lice
- anisoptera1/5
anisoptera
- noun dragonflies
suborder Anisoptera.
- noun dragonflies
- ornithopter1/5
ornithopter
- noun heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
orthopter.
- noun heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
- zygoptera1/5
zygoptera
- noun damselflies
suborder Zygoptera.
- noun damselflies
- mecoptera1/5
mecoptera
- noun an order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip
order Mecoptera.
- noun an order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip
- dictyoptera1/5
dictyoptera
- noun in some classifications replaced by the orders (here suborders) Blattodea (cockroaches) and Manteodea (mantids); in former classifications often subsumed under a much broader order Orthoptera
order Dictyoptera.
- noun in some classifications replaced by the orders (here suborders) Blattodea (cockroaches) and Manteodea (mantids); in former classifications often subsumed under a much broader order Orthoptera
- megachiroptera1/5
megachiroptera
- noun fruit bats
suborder Megachiroptera.
- noun fruit bats
- megaloptera1/5
megaloptera
- noun in some classifications considered a separate order: alderflies; dobsonflies; snake flies
suborder Megaloptera.
- noun in some classifications considered a separate order: alderflies; dobsonflies; snake flies
- catoptrics1/5
catoptrics
- noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- dermoptera1/5
dermoptera
(Zoöl.) The division of insects which includes the earwigs ( Forticulidæ ).
- coptis1/5
coptis
- noun small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers
genus Coptis.
- noun small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers
- isoptin1/5
isoptin
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
verapamil; Calan.
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
- lepidopterists1/5
lepidopterist
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
lepidopterologist; butterfly collector.
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
- lepidopterist1/5
lepidopterist
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
lepidopterologist; butterfly collector.
- noun an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths
- orthoptics1/5
orthoptics
- noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
- noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
- hymenopterous1/5
hymenopterous
- adjective of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- adjective of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- glossoptosis1/5
glossoptosis
- noun abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
- noun abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
- catoptric1/5
catoptric
- adjective of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
catoptrical.
- adjective of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
- panoptical1/5
panoptical
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
panoptic.
- a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base
- a panoptic stain used in microscopy
- adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
- orthoptic1/5
orthoptic
- adjective of or relating to normal binocular vision
- adjective of or relating to normal binocular vision
- hymenopteran1/5
hymenopteran
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- lepidopterans1/5
lepidopteran
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
lepidopteron; lepidopterous insect.
- noun insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
- hymenopterans1/5
hymenopteran
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
hymenopteron; hymenopterous insect; hymenopter.
- noun insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
- orthopterans1/5
orthopteran
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopterous insect; orthopteron.
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
- homopterans1/5
homopteran
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
homopterous insect.
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
- orthopteran1/5
orthopteran
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopterous insect; orthopteron.
- noun any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
- homopteran1/5
homopteran
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
homopterous insect.
- noun insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
- unadoptable1/5
unadoptable
- adjective difficult to place in an adoptive home
- adjective difficult to place in an adoptive home
- supraoptic1/5
- electrooptic1/5
electrooptic
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- nonoptimal1/5
- overoptimistic1/5
overoptimistic
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- dioptric1/5
dioptric
(Optics) Of or pertaining to the dioptre, or to the metric system of numbering glasses. --n. A dioptre. See Dioptre .
- coleoptile1/5
coleoptile
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- coopting1/5
coopt
To choose or elect in concert with another. R.Each of the hundred was to coöpt three others. Jowett (Thysyd. ).
- cooption1/5
cooption
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- stereopticon1/5
stereopticon
An instrument, consisting essentially of a magic lantern in which photographic pictures are used, by which the image of a landscape, or any object, may be thrown upon a screen in such a manner as to seem to stand out in relief, so as to form a striking and accurate representation of the object itself; also, a pair of magic lanterns for producing the effect of dissolving views.
- catadioptric1/5
catadioptric
(Physics) Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; Hutton.as, a .catadioptric light
- synoptists1/5
synoptist
Any one of the authors of the three synoptic Gospels, which give a history of our Lord's life and ministry, in distinction from the writer of John's Gospel, which gives a fuller record of his teachings.
- electrooptical1/5
- suboptimally1/5
- coleoptiles1/5
- copters1/5
copters
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- aminopterin1/5
- sarcoptic1/5
- horopter1/5
horopter
(Opt.) The line or surface in which are situated all the points which are seen single while the point of sight, or the adjustment of the eyes, remains unchanged. The sum of all the points which are seen single, while the point of sight remains unchanged, is called the horopter. J. Le Conte.
- shoptalk1/5
shoptalk
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- suboptimization1/5
- entoptic1/5
entoptic
(Physiol.) Relating to objects situated within the eye; esp., relating to the perception of objects in one's own eye.
- lepidopterous1/5
lepidopterous
(Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Lepidoptera.
- unoptimized1/5
- readopted1/5
readopt
To adopt again. Young.
- adoptively1/5
adoptive
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- adoptive parents
- adjective acquired as your own by free choice
adopted.
- my adopted state
- an adoptive country
- adjective of parents and children; related by adoption
- dioptrics1/5
dioptrics
(Optics) The science of the refraction of light; that part of geometrical optics which treats of the laws of the refraction of light in passing from one medium into another, or through different mediums, as air, water, or glass, and esp. through different lenses; -- distinguished from catoptrics, which refers to reflected light.
- adoptionism1/5
- blepharoptosis1/5
- helicoptered1/5
helicopter
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
eggbeater; whirlybird; chopper.
- noun an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
- synoptically1/5
synoptical
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
synoptic.
- synoptic sayings
- adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
- suboptimum1/5
suboptimum
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- coleopteran1/5
coleopteran
(Zoöl.) One of the order of Coleoptera.
- unadopted1/5
- overoptimism1/5
overoptimism
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- adoptionist1/5
adoptionist
(Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect which maintained that Christ was the Son of God not by nature but by adoption.
- protopterus1/5
protopterus
(Zoöl.) See Komtok .
- magnetooptical1/5
- skoptsy1/5
- dichoptic1/5
- nonoptical1/5
- dioptra1/5
dioptra
An optical instrument, invented by Hipparchus, for taking altitudes, leveling, etc.
- preadoption1/5
- readoption1/5
readoption
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- adoptability1/5
adoptability
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- caryopteris1/5
- soroptimist1/5
- phoenicopterus1/5
phoenicopterus
(Zoöl.) A genus of birds which includes the flamingoes.
- bioptic1/5
bioptic
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- leucoptera1/5
leucoptera
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- epopts1/5
epopt
One instructed in the mysteries of a secret system. Carlyle.
- pseudoptosis1/5
- actinopterygian1/5
actinopterygian
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- macropterous1/5
macropterous
(Zoöl.) Having long wings.
- electrooptics1/5
- struthiopteris1/5
struthiopteris
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- magnetooptic1/5
magnetooptic
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- coleopterous1/5
coleopterous
(Zoöl.) Having wings covered with a case or sheath; belonging to the Coleoptera.
- leucopterus1/5
leucopterus
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- microlepidoptera1/5
microlepidoptera
(Zoöl.) A tribe of Lepidoptera, including a vast number of minute species, as the plume moth, clothes moth, etc.
- ectopterygoid1/5
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