Definition of term

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Term (n.) A quadrangular pillar, adorned on the top with the figure of a head, as of a man, woman, or satyr; -- called also terminal figure. See Terminus, n., 2 and 3..

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Madonna :: Madonna (n.) My lady; -- a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English..
Pathologist :: Pathologist (n.) One skilled in pathology; an investigator in pathology; as, the pathologist of a hospital, whose duty it is to determine the causes of the diseases..
Portal :: Portal (n.) The space, at one end, between opposite trusses when these are terminated by inclined braces..
Polyonym :: Polyonym (n.) A polynomial name or term.
Amplitude :: Amplitude (n.) An angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.
Will :: Will (v. i.) To exercise an act of volition; to choose; to decide; to determine; to decree.
Weave :: Weave (v. t.) To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately..
Arbitrament :: Arbitrament (n.) Determination; decision; arbitration.
Factorial :: Factorial (n.) A name given to the factors of a continued product when the former are derivable from one and the same function F(x) by successively imparting a constant increment or decrement h to the independent variable. Thus the product F(x).F(x + h).F(x + 2h) . . . F[x + (n-1)h] is called a factorial term, and its several factors take the name of factorials..
Sclerometer :: Sclerometer (n.) An instrument for determining with accuracy the degree of hardness of a mineral.
Bristle-pointed :: Bristle-pointed (a.) Terminating in a very fine, sharp point, as some leaves..
Azotometer :: Azotometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring or determining the proportion of nitrogen; a nitrometer.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To fix beforehand; to determine; hence, to make unyielding or obstinate; to render stiff, unpliant, or rigid; as, to set one's countenance..
Edge :: Edge (v. t.) Any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge; as, the edge of a table, a precipice..
Intermit :: Intermit (v. i.) To cease for a time or at intervals; to moderate; to be intermittent, as a fever..
Teague :: Teague (n.) An Irishman; -- a term used in contempt.
Desinential :: Desinential (a.) Terminal.
Tride :: Tride (a.) Short and ready; fleet; as, a tride pace; -- a term used by sportsmen..
Repeater :: Repeater (n.) An instrument for resending a telegraphic message automatically at an intermediate point.
Diameter :: Diameter (n.) Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve..
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