Definition of describe

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Describe (v. t.) To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class..

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Mythical :: Mythical (a.) Of or relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful.
Zoographer :: Zoographer (n.) One who describes animals, their forms and habits..
Generatrix :: Generatrix (n.) That which generates; the point, or the mathematical magnitude, which, by its motion, generates another magnitude, as a line, surface, or solid; -- called also describent..
Trochoid :: Trochoid (n.) The curve described by any point in a wheel rolling on a line; a cycloid; a roulette; in general, the curve described by any point fixedly connected with a moving curve while the moving curve rolls without slipping on a second fixed curve, the curves all being in one plane. Cycloids, epicycloids, hypocycloids, cardioids, etc., are all trochoids..
Hottentotism :: Hottentotism (n.) A term employed to describe one of the varieties of stammering.
Predicament :: Predicament (n.) A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition..
Indescribable :: Indescribable (a.) Incapable of being described.
Cambrian :: Cambrian (a.) Of or pertaining to the lowest subdivision of the rocks of the Silurian or Molluscan age; -- sometimes described as inferior to the Silurian. It is named from its development in Cambria or Wales. See the Diagram under Geology.
Glissette :: Glissette (n.) The locus described by any point attached to a curve that slips continuously on another fixed curve, the movable curve having no rotation at any instant..
Tore :: Tore (n.) The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane.
Ampersand :: Ampersand (n.) A word used to describe the character /, /, or &..
Fulgurating :: Fulgurating (a.) Resembling lightning; -- used to describe intense lancinating pains accompanying locomotor ataxy.
Vase :: Vase (n.) A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of Niche..
Passionary :: Passionary (n.) A book in which are described the sufferings of saints and martyrs.
Graphical :: Graphical (a.) Well delineated; clearly and vividly described.
Oblatum :: Oblatum (n.) An oblate spheroid; a figure described by the revolution of an ellipse about its minor axis. Cf. Oblongum.
Topographer :: Topographer (n.) One who is skilled in the science of topography; one who describes a particular place, town, city, or tract of land..
Delineate :: Delineate (v. t.) To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.
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..
Identity :: Identity (n.) The condition of being the same with something described or asserted, or of possessing a character claimed; as, to establish the identity of stolen goods..
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