formal 1 : lying on your back with your face upward a supine position He was lying supine on the couch. 2 : disapproving : willing to be controlled by others : weak or passive a supine attitude a supine Read More …
formal 1 : lying on your back with your face upward a supine position He was lying supine on the couch. 2 : disapproving : willing to be controlled by others : weak or passive a supine attitude a supine Read More …
An iota is an infinitesimal amount of something. The word iota is used synonymously with the etymologically related jot, and by its oldest definition refers to the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet. There’s not an iota of doubt regarding Read More …
(more spectacular; most spectacular) causing wonder and admiration : very impressive a spectacular sunset a spectacular play in a football game The stock market has made a spectacular (=sensational) recovery. — spectacularly adverb He played spectacularly. a spectacularly successful novel Read More …
Durable describes people or things that last, or remain strong and in good condition over a long period of time. It is often used figuratively, as in “a durable athlete.” The fabric was durable enough to withstand chewing from the Read More …
(count) 1 : a machine or container that lets you take small amounts of something a paper towel dispenser a soap/tape dispenser 2 : a person or organization that gives or provides something to people hospitals and other health-care dispensers Read More …
August is the eighth month of the year, meaning the eighth month, and an adjective meaning majestic or grand. It contains 31 days and sits between July and September. The Month of August Length: 31 days long. Origin: Named after Read More …
Acumen refers to keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination—in other words, the ability to think clearly and make good decisions, especially in practical matters. The fictional detective possesses a superior acumen that enables her to solve the most Read More …
1 : (more passive; most passive) — used to describe someone who allows things to happen or who accepts what other people do or decide without trying to change anything His passive acceptance of the decision surprised us In her Read More …