Definition of per

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Per (prep.) Through; by means of; through the agency of; by; for; for each; as, per annum; per capita, by heads, or according to individuals; per curiam, by the court; per se, by itself, of itself. Per is also sometimes used with English words..

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Theodicy :: Theodicy (n.) That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul..
Hypothenar :: Hypothenar (a.) Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger, or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal; as, the hypothenar eminence..
Argentan :: Argentan (n.) An alloy of nickel with copper and zinc; German silver.
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) Hence: The effect of violent collision; vibratory shock; impression of sound on the ear.
Atrabilarian :: Atrabilarian (n.) A person much given to melancholy; a hypochondriac.
Semilapidified :: Semilapidified (a.) Imperfectly changed into stone.
Pericarpial :: Pericarpial (a.) Alt. of Pericarpi.
Skim :: Skim (v. t.) Fig.: To read or examine superficially and rapidly, in order to cull the principal facts or thoughts; as, to skim a book or a newspaper..
Gravimetric :: Gravimetric (a.) Of or pertaining to measurement by weight; measured by weight.
Tumble :: Tumble (v. t.) To turn over; to turn or throw about, as for examination or search; to roll or move in a rough, coarse, or unceremonious manner; to throw down or headlong; to precipitate; -- sometimes with over, about, etc.; as, to tumble books or papers..
Calorimetric :: Calorimetric (a.) Of or pertaining to the process of using the calorimeter.
Respiratory :: Respiratory (a.) Of or pertaining to respiration; serving for respiration; as, the respiratory organs; respiratory nerves; the respiratory function; respiratory changes..
Flat :: Flat (superl.) Lying at full length, or spread out, upon the ground; level with the ground or earth; prostrate; as, to lie flat on the ground; hence, fallen; laid low; ruined; destroyed..
Ctenoidei :: Ctenoidei (n. pl.) A group of fishes, established by Agassiz, characterized by having scales with a pectinated margin, as in the perch. The group is now generally regarded as artificial..
Pestilent :: Pestilent (a.) Pestilential; noxious; pernicious; mischievous.
Bookwork :: Bookwork (n.) Work done upon a book or books (as in a printing office), in distinction from newspaper or job work..
Climatological :: Climatological (a.) Of or pertaining to climatology.
Sentient :: Sentient (a.) Having a faculty, or faculties, of sensation and perception. Specif. (Physiol.), especially sensitive; as, the sentient extremities of nerves, which terminate in the various organs or tissues..
State :: State (n.) Condition of prosperity or grandeur; wealthy or prosperous circumstances; social importance.
Coupe :: Coupe (n.) A four-wheeled close carriage for two persons inside, with an outside seat for the driver; -- so called because giving the appearance of a larger carriage cut off..
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