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Strut :: Strut (n.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the principal function is to hold things apart; a brace subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay, and tie..

Covariant :: Covariant (n.) A function involving the coefficients and the variables of a quantic, and such that when the quantic is lineally transformed the same function of the new variables and coefficients shall be equal to the old function multiplied by a factor. An invariant is a like function involving only the coefficients of the quantic..

Commissure :: Commissure (n.) The line of junction or cohering face of two carpels, as in the parsnip, caraway, etc..

Limit :: Limit (v. i.) To beg, or to exercise functions, within a certain limited region; as, a limiting friar..

Plasmid :: Plasmid (n.) A piece of DNA, usually circular, functioning as part of the genetic material of a cell, not integrated with the chromosome and replicating independently of the chromosome, but transferred, like the chromosome, to subsequent generations. In bacteria, plasmids often carry the genes for antibiotic resistance; they are exploited in genetic engineering as the vehicles for introduction of extraneous DNA into cells, to alter the genetic makeup of the cell. The cells thus altered may produ

Commandment :: Commandment (n.) An order or injunction given by authority; a command; a charge; a precept; a mandate.

Composition :: Composition (n.) The state of being put together or composed; conjunction; combination; adjustment.

Armpit :: Armpit (n.) The hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder; the axilla.

Together :: Together (prep.) In or into union; into junction; as, to sew, knit, or fasten two things together; to mix things together..

Command :: Command (n.) An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction.

Conjunction :: Conjunction (n.) The act of conjoining, or the state of being conjoined, united, or associated; union; association; league..

Embassy :: Embassy (n.) The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message..

Disjuncttion :: Disjuncttion (n.) The act of disjoining; disunion; separation; a parting; as, the disjunction of soul and body..

Function :: Function (n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x..

Animal :: Animal (a.) Of or relating to animals; as, animal functions..

Life :: Life (n.) Figuratively: The potential or animating principle, also, the period of duration, of anything that is conceived of as resembling a natural organism in structure or functions; as, the life of a state, a machine, or a book; authority is the life of government..

Bundesrath :: Bundesrath (n.) The federal council of the German Empire. In the Bundesrath and the Reichstag are vested the legislative functions. The federal council of Switzerland is also so called.

Compunct :: Compunct (a.) Affected with compunction; conscience-stricken.

Sympetalous :: Sympathy (n.) Similarity of function, use office, or the like..

Natural :: Natural (a.) Belonging to, to be taken in, or referred to, some system, in which the base is 1; -- said or certain functions or numbers; as, natural numbers, those commencing at 1; natural sines, cosines, etc., those taken in arcs whose radii are 1..

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