trite definition
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- trite /traɪt/USA pronunciation adj., trit•er, trit•est. ( 1 of a word, phrase, or expression) lacking in freshness because of constant use; hackneyed:a trite expression. 2  characterized by such hackneyed expressions, etc.:a trite speech.
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- triste m, f (plural tristes, comparable) ( 1 of a person) sad; unhappy; down Eles estavam tristes porque o inverno começou. ( 2 of something) sad (causing sadness) Era um filme bastante triste. ( 3 of a person) disappointed Estou muito triste com você. ( 4 of a situation) lamentable; pitiful A situação das escolas é triste.
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- Verb. 1. gyrate-to wind or move in a spiral course; the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action; black smoke coiling up into the sky; the young people gyrated on the dance floor. coil, spiral.
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- Define demote. demote synonyms, demote pronunciation, demote translation, English dictionary definition of demote. tr.v. de·mot·ed , de·mot·ing , de·motes To reduce in grade, rank, or status: was demoted from captain to lieutenant. de·mo′tion n. vb to lower in rank or...
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Chito chito [chee'-to] noun 1. A piece of wood, bone, or other substance, on which the money is put in the game of chita. (m) ' Irse a chitos -> (Coll.) to lead a debauched life. Could you please give us the context' Jan 12, 2009 | link
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- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A Triscuit is a snack cracker, made by Nabisco, which takes the form of square baked whole wheat wafers. It was invented in 1900, a patent was granted in 1902, and the Shredded Wheat Company in Niagara Falls, New York began production the next year.
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- Cant \Cant\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Canted; p. pr. & vb. n. Canting.] 1. To incline; to set at an angle; to tilt over; to tip upon the edge; as, to cant a cask; to cant a ship. [1913 Webster] 2. To give a sudden turn or new direction to; as, to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football.
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Ballet Terms Dictionary A ballotté is a step in classical ballet that consists of coupé dessous performed with a rocking and swinging movement. The step can be performed with straight knees at 45 degrees or with développés at 90 degrees.
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Triton Triton is the sea messenger god, and son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, the god and goddess of the sea. His Roman counterpart is Triden.
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- Definition of TRICE. : to haul up or in and lash or secure (as a sail) with a small rope.ADVERTISEMENT.efinition of TRICE. : to haul up or in and lash or secure (as a sail) with a small rope. ADVERTISEMENT.
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Tritone According to this definition, within a diatonic scale there is only one tritone for each octave. For instance, the above-mentioned interval F–B is the only tritone which can be formed using the notes of the C major scale. A tritone is also commonly defined as an interval spanning six semitones. According to this definition, a diatonic scale contains two tritones for each octave. For instance, the above-mentioned C major scale contains the tritones F–B (from F to the B above it, also called augmented fourth) and B–F (from B to the F above it, also called diminished fifth, semidiapente, or semitritonus).
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- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Flyte. Flyte is a 2006 children's novel by Angie Sage and the second book in the Septimus Heap series. The book's cover was modeled after the in-story book: How to Survive Dragon Fostering: A Practykal Guide with the Flyte Charm lying on top.
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Tritoneupdate then three tones are equal to six semitones. In this case, we can generalize the definition of tritone as follows: TT = T+T+T = S+S+S+S+S+S. This means that a tritone can be also defined as any musical interval spanning six semitones (indeed, both A4 and d5 are intervals spanning 6 semitones).
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Demit (verb) to let fall; to depress. Demit (verb) to yield or submit; to humble; to lower; as, to demit one's self to humble duties. Demit (verb) to lay down, as an office; to resign. Origin: [L. demittere to send or bring down, to lower; de- + mittere to send. Cf. Demise.]
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FETE Definition of Fete. 1  an elaborate party (often outdoors) 2  an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); a drama festival. 3  have a celebration; They were feting the patriarch of the family; After the exam, the students were celebrating.
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transport tote - carry with difficulty; You'll have to lug this suitcase lug, tug carry, transport - move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; You must carry your camping gear; carry the suitcases to the car; This train is carrying nuclear waste; These pipes carry waste water into the river
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- This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word Gamete. gamete(noun) a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes. gamete(Noun) A reproductive cell (male (sperm) or female (egg)) that has only half the usual number of chromosomes.
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chute Definition of chute. 1a : fall 6bb : a quick descent (as in a river) : rapid. 2 : an inclined plane, sloping channel, or passage down or through which things may pass : slide. 3 : parachute.
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Definition of 'fete' (feɪt ) also fête. Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular present tense fetes , present participle feting , past tense , past participle feted. 1. countable noun. A fete is an event that is usually held outdoors and includes competitions, entertainments, and the selling of used and home-made goods. 2. verb [usually passive] If someone is feted, they are celebrated, welcomed, or admired by the public.
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- trite (trīt),USA pronunciation adj., trit•er, trit•est. 1  lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; 2  characterized by hackneyed expressions, ideas, etc.:The commencement address was trite and endlessly long. [ 3 Archaic.]rubbed or worn by use.
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hydrate Definition of hydrate. hydrated. ; hydrating. transitive verb. 1 : to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water. 2 : to supply with ample fluid or moisture hydrates and softens the skin. intransitive verb.
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Definitions &Translations trite - repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; bromidic sermons; his remarks were trite and commonplace; hackneyed phrases; a stock answer; repeating threadbare jokes; parroting some timeworn axiom; the trite metaphor `hard as nails'.
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- Fete definition: A fete is an event that is usually held outdoors and includes competitions ,... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Translator | Grammar | Scrabble | Blog
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- Definitions for Gameteˈgæm it, gəˈmit. gamete(noun) a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes. gamete(Noun) A reproductive cell (male (sperm) or female (egg)) that has only half the usual number of chromosomes.
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rete rete (plural retes or retia) ( 1 anatomy) A network of blood vessels or nerves. 2  An anatomical part resembling or including a network. 3  A rotating cutaway plate or overlay on an astrolabe or starmap which represents the horizon; used to locate stars and other astronomical features.
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- Noun. 1. glute-any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh. gluteal muscle, gluteus, gluteus muscle. skeletal muscle, striated muscle-a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes.e decided to start the run clinics after helping one of our clients, Brian Egdell, get back to run-Turn to Page 26 do not engage the. and abdom do not engage the.