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Ansatz — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • appendage noun A part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.
  • approach verb To move closer to something or someone.
  • embouchure noun The use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth when playing a wind instrument.
  • intonation noun The rise and fall of the voice in speech, which conveys meaning, mood, or whether a sentence is a statement or a question.
  • lip noun Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
  • rudiment noun A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
  • working adj Currently employed or in paid work.

Senses

Ansatz is used for these senses in English:

  • appendage A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
  • appendage A part that is joined to something larger.
  • approach (figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).
  • embouchure (music) The use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth when playing a wind instrument.
  • intonation Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
  • lip (by extension, countable) The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout.
  • rudiment (often, _, in the plural) A form that lacks full or complex development.
  • working Method of operation.

appendage — full definition

  1. noun A part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.
  2. noun Something extra attached to a larger, more important thing.

approach — full definition

  1. verb To move closer to something or someone.
  2. verb To speak to someone, often to make a request or start a conversation.
  3. noun A way of dealing with or thinking about something.

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