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Numeric :: Numeric (n.) Any number, proper or improper fraction, or incommensurable ratio. The term also includes any imaginary expression like m + nÃ-1, where m and n are real numerics..

Broadleaf :: Broadleaf (n.) A tree (Terminalia latifolia) of Jamaica, the wood of which is used for boards, scantling, shingles, etc; -- sometimes called the almond tree, from the shape of its fruit..

Run :: Run (n.) The aftermost part of a vessel's hull where it narrows toward the stern, under the quarter..

Qualificative :: Qualificative (n.) That which qualifies, modifies, or restricts; a qualifying term or statement..

Overrule :: Overrule (v. t.) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order..

Termly :: Termly (adv.) Term by term; every term.

Naphtha :: Naphtha (n.) The complex mixture of volatile, liquid, inflammable hydrocarbons, occurring naturally, and usually called crude petroleum, mineral oil, or rock oil. Specifically: That portion of the distillate obtained in the refinement of petroleum which is intermediate between the lighter gasoline and the heavier benzine, and has a specific gravity of about 0.7, -- used as a solvent for varnishes, as a carburetant, illuminant, etc..

Stagger :: Stagger (n.) To begin to doubt and waver in purposes; to become less confident or determined; to hesitate.

Inter- :: Inter- () A prefix signifying among, between, amid; as, interact, interarticular, intermit..

Exchange :: Exchange (n.) The process of setting accounts or debts between parties residing at a distance from each other, without the intervention of money, by exchanging orders or drafts, called bills of exchange. These may be drawn in one country and payable in another, in which case they are called foreign bills; or they may be drawn and made payable in the same country, in which case they are called inland bills. The term bill of exchange is often abbreviated into exchange; as, to buy or sell exchange.

Capitulate :: Capitulate (n.) To surrender on terms agreed upon (usually, drawn up under several heads); as, an army or a garrison capitulates..

Expire :: Expire (v. i.) To come to an end; to cease; to terminate; to perish; to become extinct; as, the flame expired; his lease expires to-day; the month expired on Saturday..

Weaken :: Weaken (v. i.) To become weak or weaker; to lose strength, spirit, or determination; to become less positive or resolute; as, the patient weakened; the witness weakened on cross-examination..

Homology :: Homology (n.) The correspondence or resemblance of substances belonging to the same type or series; a similarity of composition varying by a small, regular difference, and usually attended by a regular variation in physical properties; as, there is an homology between methane, CH4, ethane, C2H6, propane, C3H8, etc., all members of the paraffin series. In an extended sense, the term is applied to the relation between chemical elements of the same group; as, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are said

Mean :: Mean (n.) That which is mean, or intermediate, between two extremes of place, time, or number; the middle point or place; middle rate or degree; mediocrity; medium; absence of extremes or excess; moderation; measure..

Terminatory :: Terminatory (a.) Terminative.

Termination :: Termination (n.) End; conclusion; result.

Conterminable :: Conterminable (a.) Having the same bounds; terminating at the same time or place; conterminous.

#NAME? :: -itis () A suffix used in medical terms to denote an inflammatory disease of; as, arthritis; bronchitis, phrenitis..

Homocategoric :: Homocategoric (a.) Belonging to the same category of individuality; -- a morphological term applied to organisms so related.

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