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δρόμος χωρίς διόδια
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Queensland, New South Wales) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each. · dromos choris diodia
δροσερός
Invigoratingly cool and refreshing. · droseros
δροσιά
Moderate chilliness. · drosia
δρόσος
(uncountable) Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops. · drosos
δρυίδης
(historical) One of an order of priests among certain groups of Celts before the adoption of Abrahamic religions. · dryidis
δρύινος
Made of oak wood or timber. · dryinos
δρυμός
A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods. · drymos
δρυοκολάπτης
Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood. · dryokolaptis
δρω
(obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform. · dro
ΔΣΒ
Initialism of body mass index. · DSV
δυαδικό
(mathematics, computing, uncountable) The bijective base-2 numeral system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1. · dyadiko
δυαδικό ψηφίο
(computing) The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit. · dyadiko psifio
δυϊκός
(mathematics) Of a vector in an inner product space, the linear functional corresponding to taking the inner product with that vector. The set of all duals is a vector space called the dual space. · dyikos
δυϊκός αριθμός
(mathematics) Of a vector in an inner product space, the linear functional corresponding to taking the inner product with that vector. The set of all duals is a vector space called the dual space. · dyikos arithmos
δύναμαι
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter. · dynamai
δυνάμεις
(biblical, in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme. · dynameis
δυνάμενος
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).] · dynamenos
δύναμη
Physical strength; muscularity. · dynami
δύναμη θέλησης
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes. · dynami thelisis
δύναμη καταδρομών
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas. · dynami katadromon
δυναμική
(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects. · dynamiki
δυναμική ενέργεια
The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass). · dynamiki energeia
δυναμικό
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to). · dynamiko
δυναμικός
(computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time. · dynamikos
δυναμό
(electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine. · dynamo
δυναστεία
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family. · dynasteia
δυνατά
In a loud manner; at a high volume. · dynata
δυνατός
(of a sound) Of great intensity. · dynatos
δυνατότητα
(computing) A beneficial capability of a piece of software. · dynatotita
δυνητικός
Existing in possibility, not in actuality. · dynitikos
δύο
A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••). · dyo
δυόσμος
The flavoring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce. · dyosmos
δυσανάγνωστος
Unintelligible or illegible. · dysanagnostos
δυσανάλογος
Out of proportion. · dysanalogos
δυσαρέσκεια
(countable) A complaint or annoyance. · dysareskeia
δυσαρεστημένος
Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment. · dysarestimenos
δυσάρεστος
Not pleasant. · dysarestos
δυσαρμονία
(music) An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance. · dysarmonia
δυσδιάκριτος
Indistinct, hazy or unclear. · dysdiakritos
δυσεντερία
(pathology) A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon (large intestine), accompanied by pus (white blood cells) in the feces, fever, pain in the abdomen, high-volume diarrhea, and possible blood in the feces. · dysederia
δυσεπίλυτος
Complicated or tricky; complex, difficult. · dysepilytos
δυσεύρετος
Not available. [from 19th c.] · dysevretos
Δύση
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand. · Dysi
δυσίατος
(medicine) Resistant to treatment; not responding adequately to therapy. · dysiatos
δυσκίνητος
Clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight. · dyskinitos
δυσκοίλιος
Unable to defecate; costive. · dyskoilios
δύσκολος
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing. · dyskolos
δυσλειτουργία
(mostly, medical) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group. · dysleitourgia
δυσλειτουργικός
Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior. · dysleitourgikos
δυσλεξία
(neurology, pathology) A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties. · dyslexia
δυσμένεια
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect. · dysmeneia
δυσμορφία
An abnormal formation. · dysmorfia
δυσνόητος
Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.] · dysnoitos
δυσοίωνος
Not auspicious; ill-omened · dysoionos
δύσοσμος
Foul-smelling, stinking. · dysosmos
δυσπεπτικός
(pathology, not comparable) Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion. · dyspeptikos
δυσπεψία
(pathology) A condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related pain, sometimes caused by eating too quickly. · dyspepsia
δυσπιστία
An unpreparedness, unwillingness, or an inability to believe that something is the case. · dyspistia
δύσπιστος
(active sense) Experiencing distrust, showing distrust, wary, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful. · dyspistos
δυσπιστώ
(transitive) To have no confidence in (something or someone). · dyspisto
δύσπνοια
(pathology) Difficult or laboured breathing. · dyspnoia
δυσπρόσιτος
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient. · dysprositos
δύστηκτος
Not affected by great heat. · dystiktos
δυστοπικός
Of or pertaining to a dystopia. · dystopikos
δυστροπία
The condition or quality of being sour. · dystropia
δυστυχία
(countable) An undesirable event such as an accident. · dystychia
δυστυχώς
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. · dystychos
δυσφήμηση
Abusive language. · dysfimisi
δυσφήμιση
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another. · dysfimisi
δυσφημιστής
A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause. · dysfimistis
δυσφημιστικός
Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue. · dysfimistikos
δυσφορία
Mental or bodily distress. · dysforia
δυσώδης
Foul-smelling, stinking. · dysodis
δύτης
Someone who works underwater; a frogman. · dytis
δυτικά
Towards the west; westwards. · dytika
Δυτικές Πολιτείες
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West. · Dytikes Politeies
Δυτική Ευρώπη
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand. · Dytiki Evropi
δυφίο
(mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0. · dyfio
δυφιοαπεικόνιση
(computing) A series of bits that represents a rasterized graphic image, each pixel being represented as a group of bits. · dyfioapeikonisi
δύω
(intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates. · dyo
δώδεκα
The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII. · dodeka
δωδεκαδικός
(arithmetic) Of a number, expressed in base twelve. · dodekadikos
δωδέκατος
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence. · dodekatos
δωμάτιο
(archaic) A particular portion of space. [from 11th c.] · domatio
δωρεά
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause. · dorea
δωρεάν
Without paying; free. · dorean
δωρητής
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity. · doritis
δωρίζω
(transitive) To give as a gift or donation. · dorizo
Δωρίς
(astronomy) 48 Doris, a main belt asteroid. · Doris
δώρο
(countable) Something given liberally; a gift. · doro
δωροδοκία
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery. · dorodokia
δωροδοκούμενος
Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes. · dorodokoumenos
Δωροθέα
A en given name. · Dorothea
δωροληψία
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery. · dorolipsia
δωσίλογος
(pejorative) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy. [from 1940] · dosilogos
ε
Space filler or pause during conversation. · e
ε΄
A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six. · e΄
εάν
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false. · ean
έαρ
(countable, uncountable) The season of the year in temperate regions in which temperatures and daylight hours rise, and plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life. · ear
ΕΑΥ
Initialism of occupational health and safety. · EAv
εαυτός
An individual person as the object of the person's own reflective consciousness (plural selves). · eaftos
Έβαν
A en given name, equivalent to English John. · Evan
Εβάντζελιν
A en given name. · Evadzelin
εβδομήντα
The cardinal number occurring after sixty-nine and before seventy-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXX and in Arabic numerals as 70. · evdomida
έβδομος
The ordinal form of the number seven. · evdomos
εβένινος
Made of ebony wood. · eveninos
εβονίτης
The relatively hard product of vulcanizing natural rubber with sulfur; vulcanite. · evonitis
Εβραία
A member or descendant of the Jewish people. · Evraia
εβραϊκά
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language. · evraika
εβραϊκός
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language. · evraikos
Εβραίος
A member or descendant of the Jewish people. · Evraios
Εβραίους
(biblical) The nineteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to the Hebrews. · Evraious
εγγαστρίμυθος
A person, especially an entertainer, who practices ventriloquism. · engastrimythos
εγγενής
Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown. · engenis
εγγενώς
In an inherent way; naturally, innately. · engenos
Εγγλέζα
(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen. · Engleza
εγγλέζικα
The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world. · englezika
Εγγλέζος
(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen. · Englezos
εγγονή
The daughter of someone's child. · engoni
εγγόνι
A child of someone's child. · engoni
εγγονός
A son of one's child. · engonos
εγγράμματος
Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated. · engrammatos
εγγραφέας
An apparatus for recording; a device which records. · engrafeas
εγγραφή
An act or instance of logging (making an entry in a log). · engrafi
έγγραφο
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. · engrafo
εγγράφομαι
(transitive) To enter in a register; to enlist. · engrafomai
εγγράφω
(transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list · engrafo
εγγράψιμος
(geometry, of a polygon) Able to be inscribed in a circle. · engrapsimos
εγγύηση
(countable, uncountable) Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial. · engyisi
εγγυητής
(legal, UK) The person providing such payment. · engyitis
εγγύς
(anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation. · engys
Έγελος
A surname from German, notably borne by the German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. · Egelos
εγερτήριο
(military) The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers. · egertirio
εγκαίνια
A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction. · egainia
εγκαινιάζω
To initiate or usher in (something, as a (significant) course of action, development, organization, or period of time) with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; also (loosely) , to begin or commence (something); to start. · egainiazo
εγκάρδιος
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. · egardios
εγκάρσιος
Transverse; lying across the main direction. · egarsios
εγκαρτέρηση
An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable. · egarterisi
εγκαρτερώ
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out. · egartero
έγκατα
(in the plural, figuratively) The (deep) interior of something. · egata
εγκαταλείπω
(transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)] · egataleipo
εγκατάλειψη
A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. [Early 19th century.] (Now especially in the phrase with abandon.) · egataleipsi
εγκαταλελειμμένος
No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century] · egataleleimmenos
εγκατάσταση
The act of installing; installation. · egatastasi
έγκαυμα
A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals. · egavma
έγκαυστον
An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects. · egafston
εγκεφαλικό
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower. · egefaliko
εγκεφαλικός
of or relating to the encephalon · egefalikos
εγκεφαλίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the brain. · egefalitida
εγκέφαλος
(in the plural) Intellect. · egefalos

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