English Words Starting With A

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a-axis
nounC2
/ˈeɪ ˌæk.sɪs/In crystallography, the primary reference axis in a crystal lattice.
a-bomb
nounLow (technical/historical)
/ˈeɪ bɒm/An atomic bomb; a nuclear weapon that derives its destructive force from nuclear fission.
a-frame
adjectivenounLow
/ˈeɪ ˌfreɪm/A structure shaped like the capital letter A, with two sloping sides meeting at the top.
a-hole
nounMedium
/ˈeɪ.həʊl/A deliberately censored or euphemistic written form of 'asshole', used to refer to a contemptible, obnoxious, or stupid person.
a-line
adjectivenounC1/C2
/ˈeɪ.laɪn/An adjective describing a dress, skirt, or coat that is fitted at the shoulders and then gradually widens toward the hem, forming a shape like the letter A.
a-roll
nounLow
/ə ˈrəʊl/A state or period of continuous, successful, and dynamic activity or progress, often implying momentum, energy, and unstoppable motion.
a-sample
nounB1
/ˈsɑːmpl̩/a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like; a specimen
a-side
nounC1
/ˈeɪ ˌsaɪd/The principal or more popular side of a vinyl single, especially a 45 rpm record, typically featuring the song intended for radio play.
a-v node
nounC1
/nəʊd/A point in a network or structure where lines, paths, or connections intersect or branch out; a central or connecting point.
a.e.
adjectivenounC2
/eɪ iː/Abbreviation for 'at the expense of'.
a.n. other
nounLow
/ˌeɪ ˌen ˈʌðə/A placeholder name used to indicate an unspecified or unknown person, typically in lists or team selections.
a/b test
nounverb-transitiveC1
/ˌeɪ ˈbiː ˌtest/A method of comparing two versions of a digital asset (such as a webpage, email, or ad) to determine which one performs better with a target audience.
a/b testing
nounMedium-High
/eɪ biː ˈtɛstɪŋ/A method of comparing two versions of a webpage, app, or other digital asset against each other to determine which one performs better on a specific metric.
a2
nounHigh (within language learning and assessment contexts). Low (in general, non-specialized everyday conversation).
/ˌeɪ ˈtuː/A2 refers to a specific level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), describing a basic user who can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
a2 level
nounMedium-High (in language teaching/assessment contexts)
/ˌeɪ ˈtuː ˈlev.əl/A designation from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) indicating a basic, pre-intermediate stage of language proficiency ("waystage").
a3
nounC1 (Very low frequency outside specialized business/management contexts)
/ˌeɪ ˈθriː/A method or process of analysis that involves breaking a complex topic into three distinct, logical components or stages: Alignment, Assessment, and Adjustment.
a4
nounC1
/ˌeɪ ˈfɔː/A standard international paper size measuring 210 by 297 millimetres (8.27 by 11.69 inches).
a5
nounB1
/əˈdres/the details of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated; also, to speak to someone.
aa
abbreviationnounRare
/ˈɑː.ɑː/A type of rough, clinkery, jagged lava.
aachen
nounLow-Frequency
/ˈɑːkən/A city in western Germany, near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands.

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