Graduate Vocabulary

123,635 words and 147,492 expressions at the graduate level.

Zaireanisationnoun

Alternative spelling of Zaireanization

Zaireanizationnoun

A political process in Zaire in the 1960s and 1970s, aiming to rid the country of the influences of colonialism and Western culture by renaming cities, banning Western clothing, etc.

Zairianizationnoun

Alternative form of Zaireanization.

zalambdalestidnoun

Any extinct mammal of the family Zalambdalestidae

zalambdalestidsnoun

plural of zalambdalestid

Zamora-Chinchipename

A province of Ecuador.

zapadnichestvonoun

An 19th-century intellectual ideology which saw Russia's development as dependent upon the adoption of Western European technology and liberal government.

Zarathustrianismnoun

Zoroaster's own doctrines as distinguished from later accretions (Zarathustricism, Zoroastrianism).

Zarathustriansnoun

plural of Zarathustrian

Zarathustricismnoun

The teachings of Younger Avestan texts, as distinct from Zarathustrianism and also from later accretions.

Zayse-Zergullaname

An Omotic language of Ethiopia

zenzizenzizenzicnoun

The eighth power of a number.

zenzizenzizenzizenzicnoun

Alternative form of zenzizenzizenzizenzike.

zenzizenzizenzizenzikenoun

The sixteenth power of a number.

zeolitizationsnoun

plural of zeolitization

zepharovichitenoun

wavellite

Zermelo-Fraenkelianadj

Of or relating to Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory.

zero-derivationnoun

Alternative spelling of zero derivation.

zero-derivationsnoun

plural of zero-derivation

zero-dimensionaladj

Having zero dimensions; having no extent in any direction.

zero-dimensionallyadv

In a zero-dimensional way or manner.

zero-knowledgeadj

Describing situations in which the veracity of a statement may be shown to be true without revealing any other information.

zetapotentialsnoun

plural of zetapotential

zetaproteobacterianoun

plural of zetaproteobacterium

zetaproteobacterialadj

Relating to the class Zetaproteobacteria of bacteria.

zetaproteobacteriumnoun

Any protobacterium of the class Zetaproteobacteria of proteobacteria.

zeugmatographicadj

Of or pertaining to zeugmatography.

zeugmatographynoun

magnetic resonance imaging

zhangheotheriidnoun

Any extinct mammal of the family †Zhangheotheriidae

zhangheotheriidsnoun

plural of zhangheotheriid

zhaoermiatoxinnoun

A toxin in the venom of pitvipers of the genus Zhaoermia

Zhdanovshchinaname

The ideological repression of artists and intellectuals in the Soviet Union during the 1940s and 1950s.

zhemchuzhnikovitenoun

A mineral of organic origin with chemical formula NaMg(FeAl)C₂O₄.8H₂O, forming smoky green crystals with a vitreous lustre.

zhonghuaceritenoun

A cerium-bearing mineral found in China, now generally believed to be a form of kukharenkoite or huanghoite.

Zimbabweannessnoun

The quality of being Zimbabwean.

Zimmerwaldistsnoun

plural of Zimmerwaldist

zincgartrellitenoun

A triclinic-pinacoidal greenish yellow mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, lead, oxygen, and zinc.

zinclipscombitenoun

A dark-green to brown zinc iron phosphate mineral with the formula Zn(Fe³⁺)₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂.

zincobotryogennoun

A soft hydrous sulfate mineral that forms bright orange-red monoclinic prismatic crystals with a vitreous to greasy lustre.

zincochromitesnoun

plural of zincochromite

zincographicaladj

Of or pertaining to zincography.

zincographistsnoun

plural of zincographist

zincolibethenitenoun

A green mineral containing zinc, copper, phosphorus, hydrogen, and oxygen.

zincorhodochrositenoun

A zinciferous variety of rhodochrosite.

zincosilicatesnoun

plural of zincosilicate

zincospiroffitenoun

A monoclinic-prismatic gray mineral containing oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.

zincostaurolitenoun

A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, lithium, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, titanium, and zinc.

zincowoodwarditenoun

A soft bluish mineral comprising mostly zinc and oxygen.

zingiberaceousadj

zinziberaceous

zinziberaceousadj

Belonging to or resembling the ginger family, the Zingiberaceae.

Zio-Christiansnoun

plural of Zio-Christian

zip-a-dee-doo-dahintj

An exclamation of happiness.

zircofluoridesnoun

plural of zircofluoride

zirconifluoridenoun

Any compound containing the radical ZrF₆.

zirconifluoridesnoun

plural of zirconifluoride

zirconofluoridenoun

Alternative form of zirconifluoride.

zirconofluoridesnoun

plural of zirconofluoride

zircophyllitesnoun

plural of zircophyllite

zitterbewegungnoun

An extremely fast oscillation of free electrons (and other particles) predicted by some solutions of the Dirac equation

zoanthinariansnoun

plural of zoanthinarian

zoarchaeologistnoun

Alternative spelling of zooarchaeologist.

zoarchaeologistsnoun

plural of zoarchaeologist

zombieficationnoun

Alternative spelling of zombification.

zombificationsnoun

plural of zombification

zomotherapeuticadj

Relating to zomotherapy.

zonoaperturateadj

Describing a pollen grain with openings located in the equatorial region.

zooanthroponosesnoun

plural of zooanthroponosis

zooanthroponosisnoun

The transmission of disease from humans to animals. Specifically it refers to diseases that are primary infections of humans but which can be naturally transmitted to animals. Examples include tuberculosis and human metapneumovirus.

zooanthroponoticadj

Relating to zooanthroponosis

zooarchaeologicaladj

of or pertaining to zooarchaeology

zooarchaeologistnoun

A scholar of zooarchaeology.

zooarchaeologistsnoun

plural of zooarchaeologist

zooarchaeologynoun

The study of animal remains at archaeological sites.

zooarcheologicaladj

Alternative spelling of zooarchaeological.

zooarcheologistnoun

Alternative spelling of zooarchaeologist.

zooarcheologistsnoun

plural of zooarcheologist

zoobenthivoresnoun

plural of zoobenthivore

zoobenthivorousadj

That feeds on benthic animals

zooflagellatesnoun

plural of zooflagellate

zoogeographersnoun

plural of zoogeographer

zoogeographicaladj

Pertaining to zoogeography.

zoogeographicallyadv

In a zoogeographical way.

zoogeographiesnoun

plural of zoogeography

zoogonidangiumnoun

An organ in certain algae that produces zoospores.

zoographicallyadv

By means of or in terms of zoography.

zooidiophilousadj

Alternative form of zoidiophilous.

zoomastigophoreannoun

Any protozoon in the class Zoomastigophorea.

zoomorphicallyadv

In a manner that is zoomorphic or involves zoomorphism.

zoomorphologicaladj

Relating to zoomorphology

zoomusicologicaladj

Relating to zoomusicology.

zoomusicologistnoun

One who studies zoomusicology.

zoomusicologistsnoun

plural of zoomusicologist

zoomycetophagousadj

That feeds on fungi on other animals

zoomycetophagynoun

The condition of being zoomycetophagous

zoonosologistsnoun

plural of zoonosologist

zoopalaeontologynoun

Alternative form of zoopaleontology

zoopaleontologynoun

The subdiscipline of paleontology that deals with animals.

zoopathologicaladj

Of or pertaining to zoopathology.

zoopathologistnoun

One who studies zoopathology.

zoopathologistsnoun

plural of zoopathologist

zoopharmacognosynoun

The non-human knowledge and practice of medicine and medicaments (non-human animals' own knowledge, behaviours and culture, involving their own treatments of their own ailments).

zoopharmacologicaladj

Relating to zoopharmacology.

zoopharmacologynoun

The observation of how animals use plants, in order to locate possible bioactive compounds of medical value.

zoophysiologicaladj

Relating to zoophysiology.

zoophysiologistnoun

One who studies zoophysiology.

zoophysiologistsnoun

plural of zoophysiologist

zoophytographernoun

A specialist in zoophytography

zoophytographersnoun

plural of zoophytographer

zoophytographynoun

The scientific description of zoophytes

zoophytologicaladj

Of or pertaining to zoophytology.

zoophytologistnoun

One who studies zoophytology.

zoophytologistsnoun

plural of zoophytologist

zoophytophagousadj

Principally phytophagous but zoophagous if needs be

zooplanktivorenoun

Any organism that consumes zooplankton

zooplanktivoresnoun

plural of zooplanktivore

zooplanktivorousadj

That consumes zooplankton.

zooplanktivorynoun

The condition of being zooplanktivorous

zooplanktophagousadj

That eats zooplankton

zoopotentiationnoun

potentiation via transmission from animals

zoopraxinoscopenoun

A mechanical toy by means of which images of animals are made to go through motions on a screen.

zoopraxinoscopesnoun

plural of zoopraxinoscope

zoopraxiscopesnoun

plural of zoopraxiscope

zoopraxographynoun

The use of chronophotography to capture animated images of animal locomotion.

zooprophylacticadj

Relating to zooprophylaxis

zooprophylaxisnoun

The use of animals (such as cattle) to divert disease-carrying insects such as mosquitos from humans

zoopsychologicaladj

Of or pertaining to zoopsychology.

zoopsychologistnoun

One who studies or practices zoopsychology.

zoopsychologistsnoun

plural of zoopsychologist

zooremediationnoun

bioremediation by the use of animals

zoosemioticallyadv

In terms of zoosemiotics.

zoosporangiophorenoun

A sporangiophore that has zoosporangia

zoosporangiophoresnoun

plural of zoosporangiophore

zoosporiferousadj

Bearing zoospores.

zoosporogenesisnoun

The production of zoospores

zoosporulationnoun

The production of zoospores

zoosystematicsnoun

The systematic classification of animals

zootaxonomistsnoun

plural of zootaxonomist

zootechnicallyadv

In a zootechnical manner

zootechniciansnoun

plural of zootechnician

zootherapeuticadj

Of or pertaining to zootherapy

zootherapeuticaladj

Alternative form of zootherapeutic.

zootherapeuticsnoun

plural of zootherapeutic

zootoxicologicaladj

Relating to zootoxicology.

zootrophotoxismnoun

food poisoning caused by eating tainted meat

zooxanthellansnoun

plural of zooxanthellan

zooxanthellateadj

Of or pertaining to the zooxanthellae.

zooxanthellatedadj

Having symbiotic zooxanthellae

zooxanthellatesnoun

plural of zooxanthellate

Zoroastrianismname

Mazdaism, the surviving form of the indigenous (pre-Islamic) Iranian ethnic religion.

Zoroastrianizationnoun

The process or result of Zoroastrianizing.

Zoroastrianizeverb

To make Zoroastrian.

Zoroastrianizedverb

simple past and past participle of Zoroastrianize

Zoroastrianizesverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of Zoroastrianize

Zoroastrianizingverb

present participle and gerund of Zoroastrianize

zosterophyllaceousadj

Of or relating to the Zosterophyllaceae.

zosterophyllophytenoun

Any of the extinct class †Zosterophyllopsida of plants.

zosterophyllophytesnoun

plural of zosterophyllophyte

zoögeographicaladj

Alternative form of zoogeographical.

zoögeographiesnoun

plural of zoögeography

zoöpraxiscopesnoun

plural of zoöpraxiscope

zoöpsychologiesnoun

plural of zoöpsychology

zu-infinitivesnoun

plural of zu-infinitive

Zubatovshchinanoun

The creation of police-run trade unions in an attempt to compromise the labour movement.

Zubeneschamaliname

The brightest star in the constellation Libra; beta (β) Librae.

zuckergusslebernoun

hyaloserositis, frosted liver

zuclopenthixolnoun

A typical antipsychotic neuroleptic drug of the thioxanthene group.

zuclopentixolenoun

Alternative form of zuclopenthixol.

zvyagintsevitenoun

A white opaque metallic mineral with the chemical formula (Pd,Pt,Au)₃(Pb,Sn).

Zwartewaterlandname

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.

zweckrationalitynoun

Quality of being zweckrational.

zweckrationalitätnoun

Technical rationality; rationality in accordance with organizational demands instead of moral demands.

Zweilütschinenname

A hamlet in Gündlischwand, Bern canton, Switzerland.

zwischenschachnoun

A zwischenzug that is a check.

zwischenschachsnoun

plural of zwischenschach

zwitterionisationnoun

Alternative form of zwitterionization.

zwitterionizationnoun

The process of creating a zwitterion.

zwitterionomernoun

A polymer containing both positive and negative charges.

zygnemataceousadj

Belonging to the Zygnemataceae.

zygnematophyceannoun

Any of the class Zygnematophyceae of green algae.

zygnematophyceansnoun

plural of zygnematophycean

zygnematophytenoun

zygnematophycean

zygnematophytesnoun

plural of zygnematophyte

zygoapophysealadj

Alternative form of zygapophysial.

zygoapophysialadj

Alternative form of zygapophysial.

zygobranchiateadj

Of or pertaining to the Zygobranchia

zygomassetericadj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and the masseter.

zygomatico-mandibularisnoun

Alternative form of zygomaticomandibularis.

zygomatico-maxillaryadj

Alternative form of zygomaticomaxillary.

zygomatico-orbitaladj

Relating to the zygomatic arch and the orbit.

zygomaticoalveolaradj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and the alveolar ridge.

zygomaticoauricularadj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and auricle.

zygomaticoauricularisnoun

A muscle located between the zygomatic arch and the ear.

zygomaticofacialadj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and face.

zygomaticofrontaladj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and frontal bone.

zygomaticomalaradj

Relating to the cheek and cheekbone.

zygomaticomandibularadj

Relating to the zygomaticomandibularis.

zygomaticomandibularesnoun

plural of zygomaticomandibularis

zygomaticomandibularisnoun

A small muscle that attaches to the medial surface of the zygomatic arch.

zygomaticomaxillaryadj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and maxilla.

zygomaticoorbitaladj

Alternative form of zygomatico-orbital.

zygomaticosphenoidadj

Relating to the zygomatic bone and sphenoid bone.

zygomaticotemporaladj

Relating to the zygomatic arch and the temporal bone.

zygomaticotemporalisnoun

A zygomaticotemporal muscle.

zygomaxillarianoun

plural of zygomaxillare

zygomorphicallyadv

In a zygomorphic manner.

zygophyllaceousadj

Of or relating to the family Zygophyllaceae of bean-capers, caltrops, and related plants.

zygospondylousadj

Having paired spondyles

zygosporangialadj

Relating to the zygosporangium.

zygosporangiumnoun

A sporangium which produces a single zygospore.

zygosynapophysealadj

That joins or unites synapophyses

zymographicallyadv

In terms of zymography.

zymohydrolysisnoun

Fermentation induced by the absorption of water.

zymophosphatesnoun

plural of zymophosphate

zymotechnologicaladj

Relating to zymotechnics.

zymotechnologistnoun

One who studies zymotechnics.

zymotechnologistsnoun

plural of zymotechnologist

zymotechnologynoun

Synonym of zymotechnics.