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asyndeton
nounC2 (Very Rare)
/əˈsɪndɪt(ə)n/A rhetorical device where conjunctions are omitted between words, phrases, or clauses for stylistic effect.
asynergia
nounVery Low
/ˌeɪ.sɪˈnɜː.dʒə/A medical condition characterized by a lack of coordination between muscles or muscle groups, preventing smooth, purposeful movement.
asynergy
nounC2
/eɪˈsɪnədʒi/A lack of coordination or cooperation between different parts or groups in performing a function.
asynjur
plural-nounExtremely rare/archaic/technical
Female gods or goddesses in Norse mythology.
asystole
nounC2
/eɪˈsɪs.tə.li/A life-threatening cardiac condition characterized by the absence of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart; a flatline on an electrocardiogram (ECG).
asyut
nounVery Low
/ˈæsjuːt/A proper noun referring to the city of Asyut (also spelled Assiut) in Egypt.
asˈcetiˌcism
nounC2
/əˈset.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/The practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
asˈsyrian
adjectivenounLow
/əˈsɪr.i.ən/Relating to ancient Assyria, its people, language, or culture.
asˈtronomer
nounC1
/əˈstrɒn.ə.mər/A scientist who studies celestial bodies (stars, planets, galaxies) and the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
at
nounprepositionverb-transitiveA1
/æt/A preposition indicating a point or location in space or time, often used to express position, direction, or relation to a specific point.
at bat
adverbnounC1
/ət ˈbæt/A turn or opportunity for a batter to hit the ball in baseball or softball.
at-home
adjectivenounC1
/ət ˈhəʊm/Happening in one's own home; designed to be conducted or used in a domestic setting.
ataata
nounVery Low (exclusively specialized contexts)
/ˈætɑːtɑː/In Inuit languages, a term for 'father', expressing a family relationship.
atacama desert
nounlow
/ˌætəˈkɑːmə ˈdɛzət/A major desert plateau on the Pacific coast of South America, primarily in northern Chile.
atacamite
nounVery Low
/ˌætəˈkæmaɪt/A rare, green, copper halide mineral, Cu₂Cl(OH)₃.
ataghan
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
/ˈatəɡan/A type of long, single-edged, slightly curved Turkish or Caucasian sword or saber.
atahualpa
nounRare
/ˌætəˈwælpə/The name of the last independent Incan emperor (Sapa Inca), who was captured and executed by Spanish conquistadors in 1533.
atakapa
nounC2 / Rare / Specialized
/ˌætəˈkɑːpə/A member of a Native American people historically inhabiting southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas.
atalanta
nounVery Low
/ˌætəˈlæntə/A proper noun referring to a mythological Greek huntress known for her speed and athleticism.
ataman
nounVery Low Frequency
/ˈatəman/A historical military leader or elected chief of the Cossacks, responsible for command and local governance.

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