Definition of degree

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Degree (n.) One of a series of progressive steps upward or downward, in quality, rank, acquirement, and the like; a stage in progression; grade; gradation; as, degrees of vice and virtue; to advance by slow degrees; degree of comparison..

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Crisp :: Crisp (a.) Possessing a certain degree of firmness and freshness; in a fresh, unwilted condition..
Nonagesimal :: Nonagesimal (n.) The middle or highest point of the part of the ecliptic which is at any given moment above the horizon. It is the ninetieth degree of the ecliptic, reckoned from the points in which it is intersected by the horizon..
Disrelish :: Disrelish (v. t.) Not to relish; to regard as unpalatable or offensive; to feel a degree of disgust at.
Gradation :: Gradation (n.) Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
Highly :: Highly (adv.) In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, highly esteemed..
Quintic :: Quintic (a.) Of the fifth degree or order.
Intensity :: Intensity (n.) The degree or depth of shade in a picture.
Cylindroid :: Cylindroid (n.) A certain surface of the third degree, described by a moving straight line; -- used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and also the forces acting on the body..
Secondary :: Secondary (a.) Possessing some quality, or having been subject to some operation (as substitution), in the second degree; as, a secondary salt, a secondary amine, etc. Cf. primary..
Questionist :: Questionist (n.) A candidate for honors or degrees who is near the time of his examination.
Tan :: Tan (n.) To convert (the skin of an animal) into leather, as by usual process of steeping it in an infusion of oak or some other bark, whereby it is impregnated with tannin, or tannic acid (which exists in several species of bark), and is thus rendered firm, durable, and in some degree impervious to water..
Peer :: Peer (n.) A nobleman; a member of one of the five degrees of the British nobility, namely, duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron; as, a peer of the realm..
Partly :: Partly (adv.) In part; in some measure of degree; not wholly.
Twice :: Twice (adv.) Doubly; in twofold quantity or degree; as, twice the sum; he is twice as fortunate as his neighbor..
Better :: Better (compar.) In a higher or greater degree; more; as, to love one better than another..
Tension :: Tension (a.) A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required degree of tightness..
Passman :: Passman (n.) One who passes for a degree, without honors. See Classman, 2..
Place :: Place (n.) Rank; degree; grade; order of priority, advancement, dignity, or importance; especially, social rank or position; condition; also, official station; occupation; calling..
Maximize :: Maximize (v. t.) To increase to the highest degree.
Low-pressure :: Low-pressure (a.) Having, employing, or exerting, a low degree of pressure..
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