preponderate definition
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preponderate preponderate (third-person singular simple present preponderates, present participle preponderating, simple past and past participle preponderated) (transitive) To outweigh; to overpower by weight; to exceed in weight; to overbalance.
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What is Phonophobia? Top 10 facts about the world. Phonophobia, or ligyrophobia, is the fear of loud sounds or even one's own voice. Like many types of phobias, this condition is usually accompanied by anxiety, fast heartbeat, nausea, difficulty breathing, excessive sweating, and dry mouth.
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- preposition noun [C]. › grammar a word that ​connects a ​noun, a ​noun phrase, or a ​pronoun to another word, esp. to a ​verb, another ​noun, or an ​adjective: In the ​sentence, We ​jumped in the ​lake, in is a preposition, and in the ​sentence, I ​heard the ​sound of ​loud ​music, of is a preposition.
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decomposition [dē′kəmpəsish′ən]. Etymology: L, de + componere, to put together. the breakdown of a substance into simpler chemical forms. decompose, v. The physical putrefaction and decay of a body, which is slowed by immersion in water (especially cold water) or burial (especially in drier soils). General sequence of external decomposition.
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- prepayment (prepayments) n. payment, defrayal, defrayment “In the beginning I wanted to buy flour from someone and make a small amount of prepayment,” he continued. 1. payment in advance. 2. a payment that you make before you receive goods or services, or before a debt is due. (Accounting: Commerce).
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autogenerate autogenerate ‎(third-person singular simple present autogenerates, present participle autogenerating, simple past and past participle autogenerated) (transitive) To generate automatically. The autogenerated code should not be edited, since it may be automatically overwritten by the same process.
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incubate Definition of incubate. incubated. ; incubating. transitive verb. 1a : to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the bodyb : to maintain (as an embryo or a chemically active system) under conditions favorable for hatching, development, or reaction. 2 : to cause or aid the development of incubate an idea.
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systematically Systematically is defined as being done in an orderly way. An example of systematically is how various issues and concerns are checked one-by-one for a person during a physical exam. systematically. In an organized manner.
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- Definition of buffet. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to strike sharply especially with the hand : cuff. 3  2 : to strike repeatedly : batter the waves buffeted the shore. 4  3 : to drive, force, move, or attack by or as if by repeated blows schools being buffeted by budget cuts. 5  intransitive verb. : 6  to make one's way especially under difficult conditions.
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bias dispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something. predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself.ispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something. predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself.
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Definitions &Translations Prepress Prepress is the term used in the printing and publishing industries for the processes and procedures that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing. The prepress procedure includes the manufacture of a printing plate, image carrier or form, ready for mounting on a printing press, as well as the adjustment of images and texts or the creation of a high-quality print file.
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- 1 discerp-To shred or tear something apart. 2  avulse-To tear or pull away or pluck off. 3  deracinate - To pluck or tear up by the roots, from Latin racine, root.. 4  dilacerate, dilaniate-To tear or rip something or someone to shreds is to dilacerate or dilaniate.
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- Examples of PREPOSITION. 1  The preposition “ on ” in “ The keys are on the table ” shows location. 2  The preposition “ in ” in “ The movie starts in one hour ” shows time.ull Definition of PREPOSITION. : a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication. — prep·o·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-nəl\ adjective. — prep·o·si·tion·al·ly adverb.
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- Reprioritize definition, to arrange or do in order of priority: learning to prioritize our assignments. See more.
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Definitions &Translations Definitions for prepossessionˌpri pəˈzɛʃ ən. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word prepossession. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: prepossession(noun) the condition of being prepossessed. the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable. preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion(noun) an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence.
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recapitulation (ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən) n. 1. the act of recapitulating, esp summing up, as at the end of a speech. 2. (Biology) biology Also called: palingenesis the apparent repetition in the embryonic development of an animal of the changes that occurred during its evolutionary history.
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preemptive (priˈɛmp tɪv) adj. 1. of or pertaining to preemption. 2. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive strike against the enemy. 3. pertaining to an opening bid in bridge that is unnecessarily high, designed to prevent further bidding.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation(noun) authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions. relegation(noun) the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category. relegation(noun) mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position. he has been relegated to a post in Siberia.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(4.43 / 7 votes)Rate this definition: 1  preposition(noun) a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word.
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- Full Definition of PREPOSITION. : a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication. — prep·o·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-nəl\ adjective. — prep·o·si·tion·al·ly adverb.
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sundry The definition of sundry refers to a collection of miscellaneous things. An example of sundry is when you have a chest full of jewelry and a collection of other little trinkets. sundry
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systematic Definition of systematic. 1 : relating to or consisting of a system. 2 : presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principles systematic thought. 3a : methodical in procedure or plan a systematic approach a systematic scholarb : marked by thoroughness and regularity systematic efforts.
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- /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən/. noun. plural prepositions. Learner's definition of PREPOSITION. [count] grammar. : a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object. The preposition “on” in “The keys are on the table” shows location.The preposition “in” in “The movie starts in one hour” shows time.lural prepositions. Learner's definition of PREPOSITION. [count] grammar. : a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object.
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- Prepayment definition: A prepayment is a payment that you make before you receive goods or services, or before a... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
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- noun. 1  A preparatory school: She went to Georgetown Prep (1895+) 2  preppy: If you don't listen to Green Day or Nirvana, then you're a ''prep'' (1980s+) 3  Preparation; preliminary steps: The nurses did the prep for the operation (1927+ Medical)
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- Preposition has two definitions: (1) a word or phrase used to relate a noun or pronoun grammatically to another part of the sentence, and (2) to position in advance.Proposition means (1) a plan or offer suggested for acceptance, (2) a matter to be dealt with, and (3) to propose a private bargain.Telegraph]. Preposition has two definitions: (1) a word or phrase used to relate a noun or pronoun grammatically to another part of the sentence, and (2) to position in advance. Proposition means (1) a plan or offer suggested for acceptance, (2) a matter to be dealt with, and (3) to propose a private bargain.