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agnate agnate. a relation through descent on the male side. Cf. cognate. — agnate, agnatic, adj.
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- Full Definition of OBVIATE. transitive verb. : to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action). — ob·vi·a·tion \ˌaeb-ˌäb-vē-ˈā\ shən. noun
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Banyan This article cites its sources but its page references ranges are too broad. (January 2017) A banyan, also spelled banian, is a fig that begins its life as an epiphyte, i. e. a plant that grows on another plant, when its seed germinates in a crack or crevice of a host tree or human edifice. Banyan often specifically denominates Ficus benghalensis, which is the national tree of the Republic of India, though the name has also been generalized to denominate all figs that share a common life cycle and used systematically in taxonomy to denominate the subgenus Urostigma.
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Agate Basics Agates are semi-precious gemstones that are a variegated form of chalcedony (pronounced kal-sed'-nee), which is silicon dioxide in the form of microscopic fibrous quartz crystals.
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agave Any of numerous plants of the genus Agave, native to hot, dry regions of the Americas and having basal rosettes of tough, usually spiny-margined leaves. Agaves are grown for ornament, fiber, and food. Also called century plant.
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Agate Pass Bridge The Agate Pass Bridge is a structural steel truss cantilever bridge spanning Agate Pass , connecting Bainbridge Island to the Kitsap Peninsula . It was built in 1950, and it replaced a car ferry service which dated from the 1920s.
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State Farm Auto Insurance won't let you cancel a car until they know it's insured by another company? Not exactly. Cancellation procedures are mandated by state law. So, the guidelines on how/when you can cancel, are set by the state, not the insurance company. Generally, if you want to cancel insurance on a car, without getting new insurance for it, all you need to do is take the tags off it, and turn them in to the DMV.
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- cybernate (verb) : to take a break from computer use : to temporarily suspend one's online presence. Submitted by: Creeheart from California on Aug. 31, 2017 08:31. brownification (noun) : the process of increasing inputs of brown humic water that is often rich in dissolved organic carbon into lakes and rivers. Submitted by: Isolde from Sweden on Aug. 30, 2017 04:31. altocalciphilia (noun) : a fetish for high-heeled shoes. The medical name for that is altocalciphilia.
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pronation Etymology: L, pronare, to bend forward. 1 assumption of a prone position, one in which the ventral surface of the body faces downward. 2 (of the arm) the rotation of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces downward or backward. 3 (of the foot) the lowering of the medial edge of the foot by turning it outward and through abduction in the tarsal and metatarsal joints. pronate, v.
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relationship affinity the condition of close relationship. Cf. consanguinity. See also marriage. agnate a relation through descent on the male side. Cf. cognate. —agnate, agnatic, adj. agnation relationship through male descent. Cf. cognation. amity friendship or harmony between individuals or groups. Also called comity.
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agnate ag·nate. adj. 1. Related on or descended from the father's or male side. 2. Coming from a common source; akin. n. A relative on the father's or male side only.
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Electrolytes 1. Anion gap (AG or AGAP) is a value calculated using the results of an electrolyte panel. It is used to help distinguish between anion-gap and non-anion-gap metabolic acidosis.f anion-gap metabolic acidosis is identified, the AG may be used to help monitor the effectiveness of treatment and the underlying condition. Specifically, the anion gap evaluates the difference between measured and unmeasured electrical particles (ions or electrolytes) in the fluid portion of the blood.
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obstinate firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty. 2. characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; inflexibly persisted in or carried out: obstinate advocacy of high tariffs. 3. not easily controlled or overcome: the obstinate growth of weeds.
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- Learner's definition of AGNOSTIC. [count]. 1. : a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not — compare atheist. 2. : a person who does not believe or is unsure of something. She considered herself an agnostic on the truth of the theory.[=she was not sure if the theory was true or not]. a political agnostic [=a person who lacks strong political beliefs].[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not — compare atheist. 2. : a person who does not believe or is unsure of something. She considered herself an agnostic on the truth of the theory.
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- One adds up the asset weighting of each holding until the total is equal to or greater than half of the total weighting of all domestic stocks in the fund. The projected earnings growth rate for that stock is then used to represent the projected one-year earnings growth rate of the total portfolio.
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Agate Facts, Information and Description A hard stone, usually within the range of 7-9 on the Mohs scale agates are found in all colors of the rainbow, although green and blue are quite rare. Agate is a variety of chalcedony formed from layers of quartz which usually show varicolored bands. It usually occurs as rounded nodules or veins. Often tiny quartz crystals form within the stone and add to the beauty and uniqueness of individual stones. These crystals are called drusy (sometimes misspelled as druzy).
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PRONATION Pronation is a normal part of walking or running. When the outside edge of your heel hits the ground, it supinates—or locks—to deal with the shockwave. Your foot then rolls in a bit and your heel moves outward. Together, these actions cause you to pronate—or unlock. Pronation helps you absorb shock and adapt to uneven surfaces.
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- agio. n, pl-ios. 1. (Banking & Finance). a. the difference between the nominal and actual values of a currency.
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Definitions &Translations Agate(adverb) on the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate. Agate(noun) a semipellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting various tints in the same specimen. Its colors are delicately arranged in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds.
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- Pronunciation /əˈɡlɒməreɪt/. Collect or form into a mass or group. with object ‘he is seeking to agglomerate the functions of the Home Office’. no object ‘these small particles soon agglomerate together’. ‘As a general rule, in the process of agglomerating the subgroups, once two items are associated to a subgroup, they remain in the same subgroup as the number of subgroups grows larger.’. ‘At the top of the list are sectors that are relatively agglomerated; at the bottom are industries that are much more dispersed.’.
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- Full Definition of AGNOSTIC. 1. : a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable; broadly: one who is not committed to believing in either the existence or the nonexistence of God or a god.
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Definitions &Translations Definitions for afternoonˌæf tərˈnun, ˌɑf-. afternoon(noun) the part of the day between noon and evening. he spent a quiet afternoon in the park. good afternoon, afternoon(noun)
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AGS A term of art—usually abbreviated as AGS—which is used in the 2001 Bethesda system (for evaluating cervical cytology) to replace AGUS (atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance), and which attempts to identify whether the cells are endometrial, endocervical, or unqualified.
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Electrolytes 1. Anion gap (AG or AGAP) is a value calculated using the results of an electrolyte panel. It is used to help distinguish between anion-gap and non-anion-gap metabolic acidosis. Acidosis refers to an excess of acid in the body; this can disturb many cell functions and should be recognized as quickly as possible, when present.
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Writing an Essay? Here Are 10 Effective Tips What this means practically is that when you’re trying to write that perfect, A-plus-worthy sentence, you’re turning off most of your best resources. Just stop. Stop trying to write a good essay (or even a “good-enough” essay). Instead, write an interesting essay, write an essay you think is fascinating. And when you’re finished, go back and edit it until it’s “good” according to your teacher’s standards. Yes, you need to follow the guidelines in your assignment.
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DEFINITION of 'AG (Aktiengesellschaft)' AG (Aktiengesellschaft) DEFINITION of 'AG (Aktiengesellschaft)'. AG is an abbreviation of Aktiengesellschaft, which is a German term for a public limited company; this is a company whose shares are offered to the general public and traded on a public stock exchange, and whose shareholders' liability is limited to their investment.