Anadiplosis :: Anadiplosis (n.) A repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, He retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent..

Diplanar :: Diplanar (a.) Of or pertaining to two planes.

Dipleidoscope :: Dipleidoscope (n.) An instrument for determining the time of apparent noon. It consists of two mirrors and a plane glass disposed in the form of a prism, so that, by the reflections of the sun's rays from their surfaces, two images are presented to the eye, moving in opposite directions, and coinciding at the instant the sun's center is on the meridian..

Diploblastic :: Diploblastic (a.) Characterizing the ovum when it has two primary germinal layers.

Diplocardiac :: Diplocardiac (a.) Having the heart completely divided or double, one side systemic, the other pulmonary..

Diplococci :: Diplococci (pl. ) of Diplococcu.

Diplococcus :: Diplococcus (n.) A form of micrococcus in which cocci are united in a binary manner. See Micrococcus.

Diploe :: Diploe (n.) The soft, spongy, or cancellated substance between the plates of the skull..

Diploetic :: Diploetic (a.) Diploic.

Diplogenic :: Diplogenic (a.) Partaking of the nature of two bodies; producing two substances.

Diploic :: Diploic (a.) Of or pertaining to the diploe.

Diploid :: Diploid (n.) A solid bounded by twenty-four similar quadrilateral faces. It is a hemihedral form of the hexoctahedron.

Diploma :: Diploma (n.) A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution..

Diplomacy :: Diplomacy (n.) The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed..

Diplomacy :: Diplomacy (n.) Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact.

Diplomacy :: Diplomacy (n.) The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body.

Diplomas :: Diplomas (pl. ) of Diplom.

Diplomat :: Diplomat (n.) Alt. of Diplomat.

Diplomate :: Diplomate (n.) A diplomatist.

Diplomate :: Diplomate (v. t.) To invest with a title o/ privilege by diploma.

Diplomatial :: Diplomatial (a.) Diplomatic.

Diplomatic :: Diplomatic (a.) Alt. of Diplomatica.

Diplomatic :: Diplomatic (n.) A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist..

Diplomatic :: Diplomatic (n.) The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography..

Diplomatical :: Diplomatical (a.) Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body..

Diplomatical :: Diplomatical (a.) Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management..

Diplomatical :: Diplomatical (a.) Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic.

Diplomatically :: Diplomatically (adv.) According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully.

Diplomatism :: Diplomatism (n.) Diplomacy.

Diplomatist :: Diplomatist (n.) A person employed in, or skilled in, diplomacy; a diplomat..

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