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Boethius
Boethius
/boʊˈiːθiəs/
noun
A Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
(
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
,
Boethius
)
a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
index
index
/ˈɪndɛks/
noun
(
)
A number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
(
index number
,
indicant
,
index
,
indicator
)
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
The rising temperature was an indicator of the approaching storm.
The rising temperature was an indicator of the approaching storm.
(
)
A numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
(
index
)
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
The finger next to the thumb
(
index
,
forefinger
,
index finger
)
the finger next to the thumb
She used her index finger to scroll through the website on her phone
She used her index finger to scroll through the website on her phone
An alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
(
index
)
an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
(
exponent
,
index
,
power
)
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
The dictator abused his power, oppressing the people.
The dictator abused his power, oppressing the people.
verb
(
)
List in an index
(
index
)
list in an index
Adjust through indexation
(
index
)
adjust through indexation
The government indexes wages and prices
The government indexes wages and prices
(publication) provide with an index
(
index
)
(publication) provide with an index
Index the book
index the book
evisceration
evisceration
/ɪˌvɪsərˈeɪʃən/
noun
Altering something (as a legislative act or a statement) in such a manner as to reduce its value
(
evisceration
)
altering something (as a legislative act or a statement) in such a manner as to reduce its value
The adoption of their amendments would have amounted to an evisceration of the act
the adoption of their amendments would have amounted to an evisceration of the act
The act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude
(
disembowelment
,
evisceration
)
the act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude
Surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient
(
evisceration
)
surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient
patchouli
patchouli
/pəˈʧuli/
noun
A heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
(
pachouli
,
patchouli
,
patchouly
)
a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
Small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes
(
pachouli
,
patchouli
,
patchouly
,
Pogostemon cablin
)
small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes
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