Words beginning with EX (page 2)

766 words and phrases start with the letters EX.

exegesis(noun) an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
exegete(noun) a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts)
exegetic(adjective) relating to exegesis
exegetical(adjective) relating to exegesis
exemplar(noun) something to be imitated
exemplary(adjective) worthy of imitation
exemplary damages(noun) (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful…
exemplification(noun) showing by example
exemplify(verb) be characteristic of
exemplifying(adjective) clarifying by use of examples
exempt(adjective) (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other…
exemption(noun) immunity from an obligation or duty
exenterate(verb) remove the contents of (an organ)
exenteration(noun) surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis)
exercise(noun) the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
exercise bike(noun) an exercise device resembling a stationary bike
exercise device(noun) a device designed to provide exercise for the user
exercise set(noun) several exercises intended to be done in series
exerciser(noun) sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
exercising(noun) the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
exercising weight(noun) sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is…
exercycle(noun) an exercise device resembling a stationary bike
exergonic(adjective) (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by the release of energy
exert(verb) put to use
exertion(noun) use of physical or mental energy; hard work
exfiltrate(verb) transfer secretly out of an area under enemy control
exfiltration operation(noun) a clandestine rescue operation to bring a defector or refugee or an operative and family out of danger
exfoliate(verb) spread by opening the leaves of
exfoliation(noun) the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin
exhalation(noun) exhaled breath
exhale(verb) expel air
exhaust(verb) wear out completely
exhaust fan(noun) a fan that moves air out of an enclosure
exhaust fumes(noun) gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust hood(noun) metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
exhaust manifold(noun) a manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe
exhaust pipe(noun) a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler
exhaust system(noun) system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
exhaust valve(noun) a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold
exhausted(adjective) drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
exhaustible(adjective) capable of being used up
exhausting(adjective) having a debilitating effect
exhaustion(noun) extreme fatigue
exhaustive(adjective) performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
exhaustively(adverb) in an exhaustive manner
exhibit(verb) show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
exhibition(noun) the act of exhibiting
exhibition area(noun) a large hall for holding exhibitions
exhibition game(noun) a game whose outcome is not recorded in the season's standing
exhibition hall(noun) a large hall for holding exhibitions
exhibition season(noun) the time before the regular games begin when football or baseball teams play practice games
exhibitioner(noun) someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
exhibitionism(noun) extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
exhibitionist(noun) someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
exhibitionistic(adjective) compulsively attracting attention to yourself especially by public exposure or exaggerated behavior
exhibitor(noun) someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
exhilarate(verb) fill with sublime emotion
exhilarated(adjective) made joyful
exhilarating(adjective) making lively and cheerful
exhilaration(noun) the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
exhort(verb) force or impel in an indicated direction
exhortation(noun) a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
exhortative(adjective) giving strong encouragement
exhortatory(adjective) giving strong encouragement
exhumation(noun) the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried
exhume(verb) dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
exigency(noun) a pressing or urgent situation
exigent(adjective) demanding attention
exiguity(noun) the quality of being meager
exiguous(adjective) extremely scanty
exile(noun) a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
exilic(adjective) of or relating to a period of exile (especially the exile of the Jews known as the Babylonian Captivity)
exist(verb) have an existence, be extant
existence(noun) the state or fact of existing
existent(adjective) having existence or being or actuality
existential(adjective) derived from experience or the experience of existence
existential operator(noun) a logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts the existence of at least one thing for which the…
existential philosopher(noun) a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in…
existential philosophy(noun) (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free…
existential quantifier(noun) a logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts the existence of at least one thing for which the…
existentialism(noun) (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free…
existentialist(noun) a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in…
existentialist philosopher(noun) a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in…
existentialist philosophy(noun) (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free…
existing(adjective) presently existing
exit(noun) an opening that permits escape or release
exit poll(noun) a poll of voters as they leave the voting place; usually taken by news media in order to predict the outcome…
Exmoor(noun) horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
exobiology(noun) the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for…
exocarp(noun) outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape
exocentric(adjective) not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents
Exocet(noun) a guided missile developed by the French government for use against ships
Exocoetidae(noun) flying fishes; closely related to the halfbeaks
exocrine(adjective) of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
exocrine gland(noun) a gland that secretes externally through a duct
Exocycloida(noun) flat sea urchins
exode(noun) a farcical afterpiece in the ancient Roman theater
exoderm(noun) the outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue
exodontia(noun) the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
exodontic(adjective) of or relating to or involving exodontics

exodontics(noun) the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
exodontist(noun) a dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth
exodus(noun) a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
exoergic(adjective) (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
exoergic reaction(noun) a nuclear reaction accompanied by the evolution of energy
exogamic(adjective) characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
exogamous(adjective) characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
exogamy(noun) marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
exogen(noun) flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside
exogenic(adjective) derived or originating externally
exogenous(adjective) derived or originating externally
exogenous depression(noun) an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished…
exogenous obesity(noun) obesity caused by overeating
exomphalos(noun) an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
exon(noun) sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures
exonerate(verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exonerated(adjective) freed from any question of guilt
exoneration(noun) the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
exonerative(adjective) providing absolution
exonuclease(noun) a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid
exophthalmic goiter(noun) exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
exophthalmos(noun) protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
Exopterygota(noun) subclass of insects characterized by gradual and usually incomplete metamorphosis
exorbitance(noun) excessive excess
exorbitant(adjective) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
exorbitantly(adverb) to an exorbitant degree
exorcise(verb) expel through adjuration or prayers
exorciser(noun) someone who practices exorcism
exorcism(noun) freeing from evil spirits
exorcist(noun) one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church
exorcize(verb) expel through adjuration or prayers
exordium(noun) (rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse
exoskeleton(noun) the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including…
exosphere(noun) the outermost atmospheric layer
exostosis(noun) a benign outgrowth from a bone (usually covered with cartilage)
exoteric(adjective) suitable for the general public
exotherm(noun) a compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition
exothermal(adjective) (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
exothermic(adjective) (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
exothermic reaction(noun) a chemical reaction accompanied by the evolution of heat
exotic(adjective) being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
exotic belly dancer(noun) a woman who performs a solo belly dance
exotic dancer(noun) a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
exoticism(noun) the quality of being exotic
exoticness(noun) the quality of being exotic
exotism(noun) the quality of being exotic
exotoxin(noun) a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium
exotropia(noun) strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
expand(verb) extend in one or more directions
expandable(adjective) able to expand or be expanded
expanded(adjective) increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
expandible(adjective) able to expand or be expanded
expanding upon(noun) adding information or detail
expanse(noun) a wide scope
expansible(adjective) able to expand or be expanded
expansile(adjective) (of gases) capable of expansion
expansion(noun) the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
expansion bit(noun) a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes
expansion bolt(noun) a bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface
expansion slot(noun) (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
expansionism(noun) the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
expansionist(adjective) of or involving or guided by expansionism
expansive(adjective) able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
expansive bit(noun) a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes
expansively(adverb) in an impressively expansive manner
expansiveness(noun) a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand
expansivity(noun) a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand
expat(noun) a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
expatiate(verb) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in…
expatiation(noun) a discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail
expatriate(verb) expel from a country
expatriation(noun) the act of expelling a person from their native land
expect(verb) regard something as probable or likely
expectable(adjective) to be expected
expectancy(noun) an expectation
expectant(adjective) marked by eager anticipation
expectantly(adverb) in an expectant manner
expectation(noun) belief about (or mental picture of) the future
expected(adjective) considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
expected value(noun) the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
expectedness(noun) the state of being that is commonly observed
expectorant(noun) a medicine promoting expectoration
expectorate(verb) clear out the chest and lungs
expectoration(noun) the process of coughing up and spitting out
expectorator(noun) a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth)
expedience(noun) the quality of being suited to the end in view
expediency(noun) the quality of being suited to the end in view
expedient(adjective) serving to promote your interest
expediently(adverb) in an expedient manner
expedite(verb) speed up the progress of; facilitate
expedition(noun) a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
expeditionary(adjective) (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
expeditious(adjective) marked by speed and efficiency
expeditiously(adverb) with efficiency; in an efficient manner
expeditiousness(noun) the property of being prompt and efficient
expel(verb) force to leave or move out
expelling(noun) any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
expend(verb) use up, consume fully
expendable(adjective) suitable to be expended
expender(noun) someone who spends money to purchase goods or services